Summer Growth / Two Teachers in the Room
by Elizabeth Stein · Published 06/26/2016 · Last modified 11/14/2019
Elizabeth Stein offers resources to support the rejuvenation educators need to enjoy, learn, grow, and relax this summer. Once refreshed and centered, co-teachers can look ahead to the new school year by tapping into UDL guidelines and planning tools & templates.
Barriers / Two Teachers in the Room
by Elizabeth Stein · Published 03/15/2016 · Last modified 12/11/2019
With Spring comes the opportunity to take another crack at co-teaching barriers that keep students from reaching their learning potential. Elizabeth Stein invites co-teachers to drop shoulders, flex legs, and push those barriers aside! Coaching tips included.
Co-teaching Success / Two Teachers in the Room
by Elizabeth Stein · Published 11/23/2014 · Last modified 12/10/2019
Educators need to move beyond the dream of an idealized co-teaching experience, says instructional coach Elizabeth Stein. We need to make co-teaching work inside the reality of today’s schools. Stein believes the answer lies in Specially Designed Instruction.
Common Core / Two Teachers in the Room
by Elizabeth Stein · Published 10/26/2014 · Last modified 12/10/2019
Teachers in every subject and type of classroom can tailor Common Core instruction to individual student needs using the Universal Design for Learning strategies, says instructional coach Elizabeth Stein, who provides a wealth of helpful resources.
Mindful Co-teaching / Two Teachers in the Room
by Elizabeth Stein · Published 09/01/2014 · Last modified 11/26/2019
This summer Elizabeth Stein provided PD support to colleagues during a successful “camp” that helped struggling students develop a growth mindset & more academic confidence. Reflecting back, she draws 3 connections between mindfulness & co-teaching.
Two Teachers in the Room / Universal Design for Learning
by Elizabeth Stein · Published 02/09/2014 · Last modified 12/15/2019
The idea that we have “average” learners is a harmful myth, says special educator Elizabeth Stein. Researchers find lots of variability among learners in any sizable public school classroom – it’s not just the special ed kids that are “different.”
Learning Styles / Two Teachers in the Room
by Elizabeth Stein · Published 07/29/2013 · Last modified 01/05/2022
Learning styles theory is not an effective way to design lessons for diverse learners, says special educator Elizabeth Stein. Teachers need better glue.
Reflecting on Our Teaching / Two Teachers in the Room
by Elizabeth Stein · Published 06/30/2013 · Last modified 12/01/2019
A powerful insight by John Dewey can unite teachers across the past, present and future and continues to inspire and energize special educator Elizabeth Stein.
Two Teachers in the Room / Universal Design for Learning
by Elizabeth Stein · Published 06/16/2013 · Last modified 11/24/2019
How is the Universal Design for Learning like a trip to the beach with 30 friends and relatives? We can count on Two Teachers blogger Elizabeth Stein to tell us!
Two Teachers in the Room / Universal Design for Learning
by Elizabeth Stein · Published 05/19/2013 · Last modified 11/26/2019
Framing lessons through the lens of the Universal Design for Learning isn’t about more time so much as it is about more strategic thinking, says Elizabeth Stein.
