Signs Your Child Is Falling Behind (and the Fastest Way to Help Them Get Ahead!) Top 3 Key Takeaways K–12 assessment types serve different purposes—screeners, benchmarks, diagnostics, and formative assessments all play unique roles in the Assessment–Instruction (A–I) cycle. Only a true diagnostic assessment can identify why a student is struggling, making it
Before IDEA: The Fight for School Access and Why 50 Years of the Law Matters Currently, there is a lot of discussion surrounding the Department of Education, the challenges facing schools, and the state of special education across the country. Many people do not realize that the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
The Science of Reading Top 3 Key Takeaways The Science of Reading is a body of interdisciplinary research, not a program, trend, or political stance. Effective reading instruction requires explicit, systematic teaching of foundational skills, combined with language, knowledge building, and comprehension work. Diagnostics like Let's Go Learn’s DORA help teachers personalize instruction,
AI in IEPs—When the Real Ethical Question is Before the AI Top 3 Key Takeaways: The real ethical crisis in IEP development isn’t AI—it’s the systemic conditions teachers face long before AI enters the picture.Special educators are often required to build legally compliant, data-rich IEPs using tools that were never designed for students
The AI Debate: Finding Our Common Ground in K-12 Special Education By Richard Capone, CEO of Let's Go Learn https://asteriskmag.substack.com/p/common-ground-between-ai-2027-and?publication_id=2291516&post_id=178644398&triggerShare=true&isFreemail=true&r=1pg6hh&triedRedirect=true I've been following the current AI debate closely. It’s fascinating, and a little unnerving, to watch two camps take such divergent views on the technology's future. One side sees the dawn of a
Empowering Student Transitions with LCE 2.0: Let’s Go Learn’s Next Generation Life Skills Curriculum Top 3 Key Takeaways LCE 2.0 bridges academic learning and real-world transition skills to prepare students for life after high school. Personalized, data-driven instruction empowers educators to meet each student's unique transition goals. Let’s Go Learn’s LCE 2.0 aligns
Effective Behavioral Management Techniques for K–12 Schools Top 3 Key Takeaways System-wide alignment builds sustainability. Consistent data definitions, reporting cycles, and fidelity checks make behavioral systems effective across all schools. Data visibility drives accountability. Role-based dashboards help every educator—from teachers to district leaders—take ownership of behavior supports. Partnerships amplify impact. When districts combine
Effective Behavioral act Techniques for K-12 Schools: Inside LGL’s BEAM Top 3 Key Takeaways Behavior needs the same tiered, data-driven rigor as academics. Tiered interventions align behavior MTSS with academic MTSS to improve outcomes and equity. Easy, flexible data capture is non-negotiable. LGL’s BEAM lets staff log majors, minors, and positives on phone
Effective Behavioral Management Techniques for K–12 Schools, Part 2: Building a Sustainable BEAM Framework Top 3 Key Takeaways Consistency beats intensity. Sustainable behavioral change comes from consistent data use and calibration—not one-off training days or new acronyms. Data must lead to dialogue. BEAM dashboards spark conversations in PLCs, guiding Tier 1 and Tier
How AI Transforms Differentiated Instruction in Today’s Classrooms Key Takeaways AI personalizes learning at scale by connecting diagnostic data with teacher insight. Teachers save time and reduce stress by automating lesson adaptations, progress monitoring, and documentation. Ethical and equity concerns remain critical as schools adopt AI, highlighting the need for careful implementation.
