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At Brookes, we have the honor of working with some of today’s most trusted and creative minds in inclusive education—Paula Kluth, Julie Causton, Jenna Rufo, Nicole Eredics, and so many more! Today we’re highlighting 10 great, insightful quotes from our authors on establishing authentically...

As we get ready to say goodbye to 2023, the Brookes blog is taking a brief winter break. In the meantime, we’re creating more practical content to share with you in the new year—excerpts from our new titles, tip sheets and graphics, book recommendations, and more! If there’s anything you’d love to...

Siblings of children who have health, developmental, and mental health concerns play important roles in the lives of their brothers and sisters. But sometimes, the unique challenges, emotions, and needs of siblings can be unintentionally overlooked. In today’s post, adapted from the new edition of...

Prepare for the long winter months ahead with some fun new activities to try with the young children in your life. Adapted from some classic and bestselling Brookes books, these activities engage young children’s senses and help boost key areas of development at the same time. They’re perfect for...

Today we’re excited to introduce Unstuck and On Target! Ages 11‒15: the new middle school version of a highly effective approach to executive function intervention. Read on to discover how this evidence-based curriculum can benefit your students as they tackle the complex world of middle school!...

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone who celebrates, from all of us at Brookes! We’re grateful for all the parents, professionals, and self-advocates who work hard all year round to ensure that every child can reach their full potential. If you’re coming together with family and friends this week to...

In 2009, a groundbreaking book called Universal Design for Transition showed educators across the country how to apply the principles of universal design for learning (UDL) to the transition to adulthood for students with disabilities. Now two of the authors behind that book—plus an array of...

Does your school or program provide a high-quality education for students on the autism spectrum? Are there effective supports in place for learning, development, and participation? You can uncover the answers you need with the new Autism Program Environment Rating Scale, developed by experts...

How can you help the families you work with organize and manage their home lives effectively? Excerpted and adapted from the book Helping Your Family Thrive, today’s post offers three strategies for organizing and managing time that can improve the quality of family interactions and reduce stress...

What are some schoolwide changes that can help boost language development and literacy in multilingual learners, especially those who are having academic difficulties? Today’s post outlines 9 key ideas, adapted from Special Education Considerations for Multilingual Learners by Else Hamayan, Barbara...

*Today’s post has been excerpted and adapted from The Art and Practice of Home Visiting by Ruth Cook & Shirley Sparks It’s not unusual for home visitors to visit homes in which the parenting role is being fulfilled by grandparents. Nationwide, 2.7 million grandparents are raising grandchildren,...

Early childhood educators need to master the art of making sound decisions for the children and families they serve. The first essential step toward making those decisions? Conducting observations to gather reliable information on the child during their daily interactions with others. Excerpted and...

Comprehension is key to your students’ reading success—if they can’t make meaning from the stories and texts they read, they’ll have difficulty with reading both inside and outside the classroom. One way teachers can help? Using questioning to build comprehension can help students think about what...

How can teachers and caregivers help young children with delays or disabilities learn key developmental skills? In the book An Activity-Based Approach to Early Intervention, JoAnn Johnson, Naomi L. Rahn, and Diane Bricker describe how activity-based intervention (ABI) can help. The foundation of...

Coaching between allied educators—across Grades PreK-12—is a highly effective professional learning strategy and a great way to strengthen outcomes for all students. In an earlier blog post, we outlined four essential steps to implementing a coaching framework (excerpted and adapted from the book...

When the family of a young child receives a referral to an early intervention program, they may experience a wide range of emotions: fear, uncertainty, relief, anxiety, or a little bit of everything. And they’re sure to have questions about what comes next and what the family’s early intervention...

Strong memory skills are foundational for school success. If you have students who struggle with memory and other executive function skills, today’s post is for you! Adapted from five practical Brookes resources, here are 10 easy ways to support learners of all ages who need extra help with memory...

In her book Systematic Instruction for Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities, Belva C. Collins describes how special educators can use dynamic, evidence-based systematic instruction strategies to teach core content that is age-appropriate, meaningful, and relevant to students’ lives....

The ability to isolate, identify, and manipulate the individual sounds (phonemes) in words is one of the core skills children need to become proficient speakers and readers. What are the best ways to teach phoneme awareness to young children? Today’s post brings you 9 guidelines for supporting the...

When a child with anxiety gets overwhelmed in the classroom, calming down can be tough. Teachers need a toolkit of fun and practical strategies to help students with anxiety calm down and get regulated so they’re ready to learn. Today’s post, adapted from the new book Addressing Anxiety in Young...

Students with disabilities from historically marginalized backgrounds often experience inequities in education and support services—leading to negative post-school outcomes. In today’s author Q&A, you’ll learn about a book that helps promote successful adult lives for all students with...

What does it take to be a great reading teacher? All prospective teachers of reading require core knowledge and skills in at least five areas. In today’s post, adapted from the book The Power of RTI and Reading Profiles by Louise Spear-Swerling, discover which areas—and associated skills—are the...

What’s behind your students’ struggles with math? With so much on your plate, it can be hard to know—and the answer could be complex. In today’s post (adapted from the book Teaching Mathematics Meaningfully), we’ll look at nine different learning characteristics that may be presenting obstacles to...

Embed writing materials and fine motor activities in your classroom to help young children develop the skills needed for independent writing....