by Kendra | May 11, 2026 | Blog
Student praise is one of the most common tools educators use to encourage learning. But when praise becomes automatic or overly generic, it can unintentionally create dependence on adult approval rather than helping students build confidence and independence. Walk...
by Kendra | Feb 23, 2026 | Blog
Any time two adults share responsibility for students, co-teaching is happening, whether that pairing lasts all day or just one period. And yet, most co-teaching challenges aren’t about instruction.They’re about relationships. When trust is weak, small differences...
by Kristie Pretti-Frontczack | Nov 17, 2021 | Behavior, Blog
Prefer to Watch? Click Here Print All the Steps Here Big emotions in the classroom can feel overwhelming for both students and educators. When students struggle with regulation, it’s important to respond with support, not control. Ever feel like it’s easier to have...
by Kendra | Mar 6, 2026 | Blog
Most resistance to inclusion doesn’t start with bad intentions.It starts with uncertainty. Families worry.Teachers feel stretched.Leaders feel the pressure to “say it right.” And in that moment, what you say matters. Because shifting toward inclusive education isn’t...
by Kendra | Mar 25, 2026 | Blog
Most school leaders don’t think of the schedule as an inclusion tool. But it is. Your schedule is either: Increasing access to general education, or Quietly reinforcing separation There’s no neutral version. And if you’re seeing: Clusters of students with disabilities...
by Kendra | Apr 13, 2026 | Blog
IEP goals are meant to support access to learning, not measure whether a student will comply with tasks they don’t want to do. But many goals still center on staying on task, following directions, or completing non-preferred work. These may seem reasonable, but they...
