Today we explore why some students may not come to school ready to learn.

Trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences put children and adults at risk for serious medical concerns.

Dr. Harris shares 6 ways to mitigate the harm of ACEs in her book The Deepest Well.

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ACE questionnaire

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This special interview features Carli Dovidio, an Autistic Classroom teacher. She supports five limited and non-verbal students in her classroom each day as an Intermediate Unit employee.

She shares her experience and wisdom working in Special Education.

She discusses students needs, using creativity to meet goals, and having compassion for her students. She also shares insights on working collaboratively with other staff.

Taylor Mali gives us insight about projects impact on students and families in his beautiful poem Tony Steinberg Brave Seventh Grade Warrior.

Try a project to create authentic experiences and excitement in your classroom.

How do you find out about your students? You need to learn their stories, strengths, and opportunities for growth in order to effectively leverage your time with them.

This week’s 5 minute book talk is on Can I Play Too by Mo Willems.

This week's book talk is on the book Mr. Terupt by Rob Buyea.

Learn a few tricks we can use from Disney World to make our classrooms magical.

This episode is to start your wheels turning towards the new school year.