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Ensuring Educationally Meaningful and Legally Compliant Transition Plans

Ensuring Educationally Meaningful and Legally Compliant Transition Plans: Exclusive Webinar Insights Our May 2023 webinar ...
5 Critical Safety Skills for Transition-Age Students with Mild to Mild-Moderate Disabilities
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5 Critical Safety Skills for Transition-Age Students with Mild to Mild-Moderate Disabilities

Introduction Shane Spiker (PhD, BCBA, IBA, LBA) is a behavior analyst who has been providing ...
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Inclusion or Illusion? Universal School-Based SEL

Inclusive Social Emotional Learning: Bridging the Gap for Marginalized Students In an era where the ...
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Staying Out of Special Education Jail: Top Legal Tips & Strategies

Navigating Legal Challenges in Special Education: Essential Strategies from Industry Experts This invaluable webinar was ...
Alternate Assessments in Special Education: Beyond Standardized Testing
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Alternate Assessments in Special Education: Beyond Standardized Testing

Introduction to assessments in special education Assessment is a foundational tool in education which helps ...
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Teaching Happiness: Bring the Science of Well-Being to Your Classroom

Wellbeing in Special and General Education: Harnessing Positive Psychology for Everyone In October 2023, Dr. ...
Transition Planning IEP Toolkit
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Transition Planning IEP Toolkit

Elevate Your Team’s Approach to IEP Meetings Our Transition Planning Rubric is designed to support district ...
Leadership Spotlight: Dr. Heidi M. Lambert
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Leadership Spotlight: Dr. Heidi M. Lambert

The Ori Learning Leadership Spotlight Series is dedicated to showcasing outstanding educational leaders who are ...
Preparing for a Transition IEP Meeting: 11 Important Tips
Transition: Best Practices

Preparing for a Transition IEP Meeting: 11 Important Tips

Creating a comprehensive Individualized Education Program (IEP) is among the most challenging, extensive, and detailed ...
8 Tips for Engaging Students in the Transition Planning Process
Transition: Best Practices

8 Tips for Engaging Students in the Transition Planning Process

Transitioning from school to the next stages of life is a pivotal moment for students ...
Actionable Strategies for Creating Inclusive SEL Programs
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Actionable Strategies for Creating Inclusive SEL Programs

Fostering Inclusivity in Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Delve into evidence-based strategies for building and implementing ...
50 Years of Special Education Law
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50 Years of Special Education Law

Trace the Evolution of Special Education Law: A 50-Year Retrospective This detailed infographic provides a ...
How Can We Aid the Transition of Students with Autism To Employment?
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How Can We Aid the Transition of Students with Autism To Employment?

Autism, also known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is a condition which is characterized by ...
Transition Services: A Comprehensive Guide for Special Education Leaders
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Transition Services: A Comprehensive Guide for Special Education Leaders

Transition services are intended to prepare students for life beyond high school. Encompassing preparations for ...
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People of Ori Learning: Elizabeth Bruce

The People of Ori Learning series is dedicated to profiling the bright and inspiring minds ...
7 Common Legal Errors in Transition Planning
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7 Common Legal Errors in Transition Planning

How to Avoid the Most Common Legal Errors in Transition Planning?   Navigating the legalities ...
Special Educator Burnout Factsheet
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Special Educator Burnout Factsheet

Discover Proven Strategies to Combat Educator Burnout In the demanding world of special education, burnout ...
IEP Accommodations: Best Practices for Successful Implementation
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IEP Accommodations: Best Practices for Successful Implementation

Table of Contents   Accommodations made to Individual Education Plans (IEPs) support students in overcoming ...
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Special Education Leader Insights

Leadership Spotlight: Dr. Gwen Coffey

The Ori Learning Leadership Spotlight Series is dedicated to showcasing outstanding educational leaders who are ...
Does Online Learning Work for Special Needs Students?
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Does Online Learning Work for Special Needs Students?

Online learning has become an integral part of the wider educational paradigm thanks to the ...
3 Steps to Boost Your Transition Planning
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3 Steps to Boost Your Transition Planning

When I have the opportunity to speak with special education directors, I ask as many ...
Developing Executive Functioning IEP Goals: Your Guide with Examples 
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Developing Executive Functioning IEP Goals: Your Guide with Examples 

Executive functioning is essential for students to plan, organize, and complete tasks. This guide aims ...
The Biggest Challenges in Special Education in 2024
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The Biggest Challenges in Special Education in 2024

While special education in the US is facing significant roadblocks both in terms of funding ...
Addressing Special Education Teacher Burnout
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Addressing Special Education Teacher Burnout

Special education requires its teaching staff to facilitate a positive environment for students with diverse ...
How to Write SMART IEP Goals (With Examples)
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How to Write SMART IEP Goals (With Examples)

SMART IEP goals: How to write IDEA-compliant transition goals for your school or district As ...
Transition Planning: Are We Failing 75% of Secondary Students with IEPs?
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Transition Planning: Are We Failing 75% of Secondary Students with IEPs?

As special educators we are committed to providing the best possible learning outcomes for every ...
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How to Teach Media Literacy in an Engaging Way?

Spotting the difference between good, bad, and questionable sources has always been tough, but now ...
7 Self-Esteem Building Questions for Students
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7 Self-Esteem Building Questions for Students

Educators know the benefits of having self-confident students. Whether working with kindergarteners or seniors, studies ...
Elements of a Successful Transition Curriculum for Special Education
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Elements of a Successful Transition Curriculum for Special Education

A successful transition curriculum for special education students is essential for preparing them for independent ...
7 Most Common Legal Errors for Special Educators to Avoid in the Transition Planning Process
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7 Most Common Legal Errors for Special Educators to Avoid in the Transition Planning Process

One of the age-old fears of being a special educator is the reality that you ...
Social-Emotional Learning Skills: 10 Questions to Ask in the Classroom
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Social-Emotional Learning Skills: 10 Questions to Ask in the Classroom

At Ori Learning, we know that dedicated time for introducing and building social-emotional learning skills ...
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Special Ed Compliance

Special Education Teacher Shortage: 10 Things You Can Do to Address The Crisis

As all special education directors are painfully aware, the United States has an epidemic-level special ...
Developing Executive Functioning IEP Goals: Your Guide with Examples 
Transition Articles

Developing Social Skills IEP Goals: Your Guide with Examples 

Social skills are crucial for the successful interaction and integration of students with special needs ...
Special Education Problems We Are Not Solving
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Special Education Problems We Are Not Solving

Providing accessible education to children with special needs is a battle that educators, academic institutions, ...
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What Is UDL’s Role in Special Education?

Every learner is unique, carrying with them a diverse array of interests, needs, and abilities. ...
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Special Education Leader Insights

How Close Are We to Solving the Sky-High Special Education Teacher Turnover Rate?

Special Education teacher turnover is a key contributor to the shortage of Special Education teachers ...
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Special Ed Compliance

Is IEP Training Required for Teachers?

One question that seems to come up often in special education conversations is “Is IEP ...
Developing Executive Functioning IEP Goals: Your Guide with Examples 
Transition Articles

Developing Social Emotional IEP Goals: Your Guide with Examples 

Social emotional skills are fundamental for students’ overall well-being and academic success. This guide aims ...
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Tips for Administrators

How to Choose a Transition Curriculum for Your School or District

For special education directors and transition coordinators choosing the right transition curriculum can be a ...
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6 Transition Activities to Engage and Inspire Students

Transition coordinators and special education teachers are painfully aware of the lack of engaging, age-appropriate ...
Developing Executive Functioning IEP Goals: Your Guide with Examples 
Transition Articles

Developing Self Advocacy IEP Goals: Your Guide with Examples 

Self-advocacy is a critical skill for students with special needs. It empowers them to understand ...
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Transition Articles

7 Mistakes You’re Making with Your Special Education Transition Lesson Plans

As a special education teacher, you understand the importance of transition planning for your students ...
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Icebreakers for Teens: A Life Skills Lesson in 15 Minutes or Less

It’s not always easy to plan icebreakers for teens, but they can make a huge ...
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Life Skill and Social-Emotional Learning

25 Life Skills All Teens Should Have Before They Leave Home

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Identity Activities for High School

Free Life Skills Lesson: Self-Identity Activities for High School Students

Self-identity can be a tough topic for middle school and high students. Teenagers are often ...
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Media Literacy Lesson Plan for Middle School and High School Students

With so much misinformation online, it’s easy for students to get confused about what is ...
5 Icebreaker Activities for Teens That Aren’t Boring
Life Skill and Social-Emotional Learning

5 Icebreaker Activities for Teens That Aren’t Boring

Icebreaker activities can work wonders in the classroom. They can be great for both getting ...
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Life Skill and Social-Emotional Learning

15 Ways for Schools to Build Strong Relationships

Strong relationships matter. From both a practical and personal perspective, we all know this to ...
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Free Life Skills Lesson Plan: Building Strong Relationships

Building strong relationships is a lifelong journey, and it’s a skill that will come in ...
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ONEder is Now Ori Learning!

I’m delighted to share an exhilarating development with you all: We have officially rebranded ourselves ...
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Transition Articles

OSEP Puts Emphasis on Indicator 14: What It Means for Students with Disabilities

In October 2022, the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) released a statement emphasizing the ...
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Transition Articles

Interview: Johnny Collett – Director, of Special Education at the Council of Chief State School Officers

As former State Special Education Director in Kentucky, and Program Director, Special Education Outcomes at ...