My Nonprofit Reviews

The neurodevelopmental framework, developed by AKOM, helps us understand learners and learning. It is very detailed, and captures the complexity of learning. I appreciated the fact the facilitators assumed that teachers are intelligent and can grapple with complex material. They were masterful at helping teachers see how this information could be applied with individual students, a whole classroom, and a whole school. Having this gigantic toolbelt filled with interventions and accommodations supports teachers' efficacy and ability to give the right aid in a carefully targeted way. It also means that a student and I can try a long list of strategies together until we find what works best. I have to say that I love always beginning my discussions about or with a student with his or her strengths. Partnering with students and families, having tools to look at my assignments and subject matter with the learners in mind, and being able to convey true optimism about a student's learning have profoundly changed my teaching and that of my colleagues. I've applied many of the strategies and ways of thinking in my work with adults as well - so helpful.

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