EducationDiversity Issues
Safe and Supportive Schools
Evidence-based resources to help schools:
- Prevent bullying and electronic aggression.
- Improve school connectedness.
- Promote parent engagement.
Special Populations
Early learning guidelines to help educators with:
- Gifted and talented children, including those with special needs.
- Homeless students.
- English language learners.
Promoting Diversity
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Preventing Discrimination and Promoting Diversity: APA task force outlines the consequences of prejudice and the benefits of nurturing diversity.
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“Interdisciplinary Frameworks for Schools”: a guide for the assessment and instruction that considers individual differences in students.
Disabilities & Behavioral Disorders
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Autism: Learn about the spectrum and effective behavioral interventions.
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Teaching Social Skills to Autistic Teens: Podcast discusses training program that helps students with autism interact with their peers.
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Enhancing Your Interactions With People With Disabilities: How to communicate with people with disabilities and portray them to others.
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ADHD: Learn about the condition and find effective interventions.
Race, Ethnicity & Culture
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Ethnic and Racial Disparities in Education: Understand the pattern of disparities that may exist in your classroom and educational practices that may help counterbalance them.
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Socioemotional Learning in African-American and Latino Boys: Podcast examines the development of socioemotional competence in boys of color.
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Issues
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Sexual Orientation in Youth: A primer for principles, educators and school personnel.
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Gender Identity and Gender Expression: Answers to your questions about transgender people and recommendations to help you be supportive.
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“This Day In June”: Help for parents and teachers to talk to children about sexual orientation and gender identity in age-appropriate ways.
Also of Interest
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Early Learning Guidelines: Educator Toolkit.
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Modules for Teachers: Applications of Psychological Science to Teaching and Learning.