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Addressing harmful and discriminatory language in our school communities
How can we effectively respond to harmful language in ways that repair harm and restore a sense of community in the classroom? This interactive webinar is designed to equip teachers at all Grade levels with the skills needed to effectively address harmful and discriminatory language in their K-12 school community. We will discuss strategies on …
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The Teachers’ Gateway to Special Education, K-12
Join us for an introduction to the OTF’s amazing resource site, The Teachers’ Gateway to Special Education! Learn how quick and easy it is for educators to find new and effective strategies to implement for specific student needs, diagnoses, and IPRC identifications. Tips and tricks for IEP writing will be included too, as well as …
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Building integrated curriculum to support intermediate literacy and Language skills
Olivia Pellegrino will provide an overview of how to integrate the new grades 7 and 8 Language curriculum into cross-curricular teaching. Strategies will be provided for best practices in teaching literacy, including reading and writing, across subject areas with a focus on Math and Science. Olivia is a Special Education teacher and educational researcher …
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Investigating real-world social, economic, and environmental issues through the Sustainable Development Goals
Are you looking for ways to implement the new science and technology STEM curriculum and help your students investigate real-world social, economic, and environmental issues that impact our lives in relevant and engaging ways? The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a holistic lens through which to help our students become the informed, effective citizens …
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Redefining Literacy: Getting Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable
Why are our students struggling to work with digital tools if they spoke internet before they could walk? How can we prepare students for a world they’re going to enter when we can’t even imagine future challenges? The answer is to approach each learning task and learner knowing that they must transfer to the next …