Access to quality general education instruction that includes academic and non-academic skills is a right for all children. To accomplish this, it is necessary to provide tools that foster collaborative planning for student success. The Unit Co-Planning Guide (UCPG) has been designed for secondary general and special educators to use during co-planning meetings. The teachers using this guide will (a) outline the essential academic and non-academic content of the unit, (b) integrate aspects of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) into instruction, (c) promote self-determination through goal-setting and choice-making, and (d) identify material, peer, and adult supports that will facilitate meaningful participation and progress in general education curricula for all students. Teachers must focus on creating access to inclusive general education settings and meaningful supports for 21st century college and career readiness (CCR) skills for all students, particularly students with extensive support needs. By bringing general and special educators together to plan, they can better support diverse and inclusive classrooms.
Unit Co-Planning for Academic and College and Career Readiness in Inclusive Secondary Classrooms Toews, S. G., Miller, A. L., Kurth, J. A., & Turner, E. L. 9/1/2020 53 1 2020 Access to quality general education instruction that includes academic and non
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Unit Co-Planning for Academic and College and Career Readiness in Inclusive Secondary Classrooms Toews, S. G., Miller, A. L., Kurth, J. A., & Turner, E. L. 9/1/2020 53 1 2020 Access to quality general education instruction that includes academic and non

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Collaborative Learning Solutions is an educational consulting firm that works with K-12 local education agencies around the country. They are committed to challenging the status quo in education and interrupting outcomes for marginalized youth, as the company started over ten years ago in special education focusing on emotional and behavioral disorders. Collaborative Learning Solutions serves as a thought partner to develop school climate guidelines and accountability systems that create equitable, safe, supportive, and thriving learning environments.
Services:
- Auditing and Assessments
- Consultation and Coaching
- Program Evaluation, Development, and Integration
- Professional Learning
Specialties:
Collaborative Learning Solutions has an Integrated Systems Improvement for Equity Framework that takes best practices from MTSS, SEL, and more. They specialize in the following areas:
- Tiered Systems of Support
- Root Cause Analysis and Significant Disproportionality
- Intervention Programs
- Equity Support
- Restorative Practices
- Student Advocacy Centers
- Trauma Support
- Responsive Discipline
Their Measurable Impact on Education:
- 140+ Local Educational Agencies Served
- 2,2025+ School Sites Served
- 65,392+ Educators Served
- 1,360,240+ Students Impacted
Resulting in:
- 47% Reduced Suspensions
- 68% Reduced Expulsions
Testimonials:
“If Collaborative Learning Solutions was not on board with us, guiding us every step of the way, we would probably not be at the point we are now.”- Dr. Brenda Lewis, Associate Superintendent of Instruction, Kern High School District (CA)
“The company is on the cutting edge of social-emotional learning, PBIS…and education.” - Dr. Zhanna Preston, Director of Special Education, Murrieta Valley Unified School District (CA)
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Collaborative Learning Solutions serves as a thought partner for state, regional, and county offices and Pre-K-12 school districts to develop school climate guidelines and accountability systems that create equitable, safe, supportive, and thriving learning environments. They also specialize interventions for students showing lagging skill development, disabilities, trauma, or any combination of the three causing severe behavior and/or emotional concerns.
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Collaborative Learning Solutions’ C5 Summer Institute is a 2-day conference featuring nationally-known keynote speakers (including Ashanti Branch), interactive workshops, and more! This event from June 16 - 17, 2022 is designed to help educators and leaders effectively support students with social-emotional and behavioral needs, especially those in self-contained classroom settings.
The intended audience for this conference is for K-12 Site and District Leaders/Administration, EBD Classroom Teams, Intervention Teams, Site and District Mental Health Teams.
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Students with significant social-emotional and behavioral needs are one of the most challenging groups within the school setting. Designing effective classroom learning environments that support the diverse needs of this population is equally challenging.
C5, which stands for Core Five, is a cognitive-based intervention program developed by Collaborative Learning Solutions to specifically target students showing lagging skill development, disabilities, trauma, or any combination of the three causing severe behavior and/or emotional concerns. The program is designed as an alternative to sending students to non-district programs, such as non-public schools or residential treatment centers, allowing districts to have quality control and assuring students receive equitable education.
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Collaborative Learning Solutions specializes in SEL skill building by integrating CASEL’s and Harvard Graduate School of Education’s frameworks. SEL in both adults and children create equitable, safe, supportive, and thriving learning environments.
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Research shows social and emotional learning (SEL) is a wise financial investment and provides long-term improvements for school districts and sites. According to CASEL, for every dollar invested in an SEL program there is an $11 return.
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Information provided in the online directory on this website is intended to provide a guide to businesses, organizations, and resources that support the special education community. The Council for Exceptional Children or any of its employees neither endorse, warrant, nor guarantee the products or services advertised in the directory. The information provided in each listing on this website is published as obtained from external sources that provide the information.
Unit Co-Planning for Academic and College and Career Readiness in Inclusive Secondary Classrooms Toews, S. G., Miller, A. L., Kurth, J. A., & Turner, E. L. 9/1/2020 53 1 2020 Access to quality general education instruction that includes academic and non

National Professional Resources (NPR, Inc.) has been a leader in the field of education publishing since 1968. Founded and operated by educators with a deep commitment to the success of all learners, our mission is to provide teachers, administrators, and other school staff with quality tools and resources that will better enable them to help every student achieve success. Our signature product is our quick-reference laminated guides—the original laminated guides for educators. Written by some of the most respected leaders in the field, with over 150 titles available, these professional development guides cover current topics and critical issues in education, including inclusion, co-teaching, autism, learning disabilities, social-emotional learning, positive behavior supports, mental health, differentiated instruction, assessment, English learners, differentiated instruction, and more.
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This best-selling quick-reference laminated guide by Dr. Marilyn Friend, a renowned authority on co-teaching, provides educators with an overview of the fundamental “what,” “why,” and “how” of co-teaching. Dr. Friend outlines six the following six co-teaching approaches, along with the recommended frequency of use and variations for each. She also addresses understanding specially designed instruction (SDI), co-teaching in the context of rigorous state standards, and shared planning for co-teachers. School districts will want to equip all teachers with this practical, affordable, and easy-to-use tool.

ADHD & LD: Classroom Strategies at Your Fingertips, Second Edition is an invaluable quick-reference classroom tool for teachers, paraeducators, and all who serve students with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and learning disabilities (LD). This newly updated laminated guide by Sandra Rief is also an excellent teacher training/professional development resource for educators in both general education and special education classrooms. It is designed to increase your understanding of ADHD and LD and provides practical strategies K-12 teachers can use to promote student success.

This laminated guide by Toby Karten offers K-12 teachers strategies and tools to help students and themselves develop and advance mindful practices. It includes activities that can be used with the whole class that will benefit all learners, as well as recommendations for exercises to address challenges specific to certain learners, including those with specific learning disabilities (SDL), intellectual differences, executive function difficulties, emotional differences, autism, and physical disabilities.

In this quick-reference laminated guide, author Paula Kluth presents simple, effective strategies for supporting students on the autism spectrum in inclusive pre-K through 12th grade classrooms and helping all learners succeed. Teachers will find up-to-date information about the diagnosis of autism, as well as guidance on what to do if you suspect a student is on the autism spectrum and a list of needs of students with autism. Other topics covered include transitions, creating appropriate assessments, teaching literacy and math to students on the spectrum, preventing behavior struggles, building a supportive classroom community, and much more.

Designed for use by teachers, this 6-page, quick-reference laminated guide by Jim Wright, founder of the Intervention Central, describes a range of evidenced-based RTI/MTSS strategies and interventions to prevent and manage disruptive or inappropriate classroom behaviors. Topics include: Teaching and reinforcing behavioral expectations; making instruction engaging and effective; developing effective teacher-student communication; dealing with non-compliant behaviors, inattentive behaviors, and anxious behaviors; breaking the aggression cycle. An invaluable classroom tool that will help teachers maintain a positive and productive classroom climate where all students learn.
Information provided in the online directory on this website is intended to provide a guide to businesses, organizations, and resources that support the special education community. The Council for Exceptional Children or any of its employees neither endorse, warrant, nor guarantee the products or services advertised in the directory. The information provided in each listing on this website is published as obtained from external sources that provide the information.