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Co-Planning That Works: The Heartbeat of Effective Co-Teaching

If co-teaching is a dance, then co-planning is the rehearsal. It's where the choreography is created, roles are assigned, and every move is aligned to ensure all students, especially those with disabilities and multilingual learners, can access meaningful, grade-level instruction. Too often, co-planning gets overlooked or reduced to a quick five-minute hallway conversation. But in truly inclusive classrooms, co-planning isn’t extra, it’s essential. When done well, it creates

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Dec 104 min read

Motivation Before Intervention: The Secret to Helping Struggling Readers Thrive

We often begin literacy interventions with curriculum, assessments, and tools—but the real work starts with a student’s belief . Before we can teach a struggling reader how to read better, we need to convince them that they can . For middle and high school students especially, motivation isn’t just important—it’s foundational. Years of reading struggle can leave them feeling discouraged, labeled, or invisible. That’s why successful reading support for adolescents must begin

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Nov 213 min read

Co-Teaching That Works: Laying the Foundation for Real Inclusion

Co-teaching is more than sharing a room. It’s about sharing a vision , two educators working side by side, blending their expertise to support all students, especially those who need differentiated instruction the most. But how do you make co-teaching truly effective, not just in theory, but in everyday practice? At Layered Education , we believe co-teaching works when it is intentional, relational, and equitable . This blog post explores the foundational practices that make

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Nov 193 min read

Navigating Section 504 Plans: What Parents Need to Know

When your child is struggling in school due to a disability or health condition, it's natural to feel overwhelmed or unsure of what steps to take next. Many parents are familiar with the term "IEP," but not everyone knows about another powerful support tool: the Section 504 Plan . For students who may not qualify for special education but still face significant challenges in the classroom, Section 504 can be a game changer. This post offers a parent-friendly guide to understa

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Nov 34 min read

Repeated Reading in Practice – CHARTER Schools’ Success Story

How One Charter School Network is Transforming Literacy Through Repeated Reading In a time when schools are working harder than ever to close opportunity gaps, one charter school network, serving historically underserved communities, is making significant strides in literacy. Their not-so-secret weapon? Repeated Reading. By implementing this targeted intervention with consistency, intention, and creativity, they’re helping middle and high school students not only become stron

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Oct 203 min read