Resources

In our session on Routines and Transitions, AfterCLASS Ambassador Michelle Williamson mentioned how she uses Social Stories. We use “Social Stories” as a generic term to refer to print- or text-supported pictures that present information on protocols in certain school situations.…

In the session on IEPs, AfterCLASS Ambassador Lauren Jewett mentioned the text Your Students, My Students, Our Students: Rethinking Equitable and Inclusive Classrooms (Jung, et al, 2019). This book is recommended for all teachers and all administrators. It advocates for a paradigm shift in how we meet the needs of all leaners, teachers included.…

AfterCLASS has compiled several resources for educators on racism and anti-racist teaching. AfterCLASS stands with all who are protesting to raise awareness on the issues of police brutality against the Black Community and white supremacy in our country. We will continue to support teachers in building an anti-racist curriculum and will provide spaces for these conversations and the work that needs to be done. #BlackLivesMatter…

What an inspiring evening of reflection and connection with our education community partners: Stem Library LabSpecial Education Leader FellowshipOur Voice Nuestra VozOgden Museum of Southern ArtTulane’s Latin American Resource CenterMake Music NOLA826 New Orleans…

AfterCLASS has a Social and Emotional Learning library with texts for you, your team, and your students. We also have several Professional Development texts (suggested by local teachers). Here, we have compiled several ways to check-in with or build community with your students.…

AfterCLASS has partnered with local third grade teacher Brittney Dayeh. Dayeh teaches social studies at Lusher Charter School. She received her M.Ed in Curriculum and Instruction with Library Science concentration from the University of New Orleans in 2012 and has 13 years of local teaching experience.…