Assistive Technology for Students with Mild Disabilities These simple adaptations can improve the learning experience of many children.		Professional Portfolios for Teachers Learn how to create a professional portfolio that accurately showcases your talents as an...
The Portfolio Process Learn how to design and implement a portfolio assessment program for your students.		Reading Buddies Set up a "reading buddies" program with your students by pairing older and younger students...
Student-Generated Rubrics: Part Five in a Five-Part Series Distribute an article that describes how to create student-inspired rubrics.		Mock Election Ideas for the Classroom Help your students understand the process of electing officials and the power of the vote by...
Articles of Confederation Distribute an article that details the first constitutional agreement made between the original...		Parent/Teacher Relations Handy suggestions for creating and maintaining positive parent/teacher relationships.
Readers Theatre Readers Theatre is an oral reading activity that invites children to become the characters in...		Introduction to Mariachi Music Use this article as a reference for introducing your students to mariachi music.
Getting Parents Involved Encourage parents to volunteer in the classroom year round as an important positive step in...		Considerations for Social Interaction with Autistic Students Take these considerations into account when preparing autistic students for social interaction.
Adapt Lessons to Reach All Students An overview of six curricular design issues that help ensure appropriate inclusive teaching.		Tape Recorder Fight Role Play The Acting Out Conflict lesson plan incorporates a role playing activity detailed in this...
Timeline of the Modern Civil Rights Movement A chart outlining the Civil Rights movement in the United States.		A Midsummer Night's Dream With themes of love and friendship, your students will enjoy studying Shakespeare's comedy,...
Story Quilts Students will create a quilt that tells a story. This is a great arts & crafts activity that...		Guide to Citing Online Sources How to format citations for Web sources.
Alternative Assessment Techniques Distribute an article that explains four alternative ways to assess your students' reading...		First Day at the Elementary Level Prepare yourself for your first day teaching at the elementary level with these ideas,...