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EDUCATOR SERVICES

REEL supports Bay Area Peninsula educators by raising awareness and understanding of neurodivergent and 2e students through workshops, resources, and training.

LOOKING FOR IDEAS TO SUPPORT NEURODIVERGENT & TWICE-EXCEPTIONAL LEARNERS IN YOUR CLASSROOM?

DEAR REEL MODEL

Our DEAR REEL model is based on academic research and best practices from experienced educators about what works for these learners. The DEAR REEL model consists of four lenses:

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  • Develop Connection

  • Embrace Flexibility

  • Attend to Strengths

  • Reframe Behaviors 

🌟 REEL PROVIDES TAILORED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
We specialize in providing workshops on neurodiversity and twice-exceptionality tailored to the needs, interest, and knowledge of your audience.

To get started, please email us at hello@reel2e.org
We look forward to working with you and supporting your team.

OUR WORKSHOPS:
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Intro to Twice-Exceptionality (2e): Supporting Bright Students Who Struggle

Intro to Twice-Exceptionality (2e): Supporting Bright Students Who Struggle

Twice-exceptional students have high ability, potential, and strengths in one or more areas. 2e students might excel in an academic area; have strong cognitive skills such as memory, attention to detail, or high verbal abilities; have an intense drive to learn in areas of interest; and/or possess unexpectedly high creative ability. At the same time, a learner with a 2e profile has complex challenges. In most systems where twice-exceptionality is a formal learner profile, these will be based on neurodevelopmental disabilities such as dyslexia, ADHD, and autism. This workshop provides an overview to the 2e learner and introduces our DEAR REEL model for working with and understanding these students.

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The Neurodivergent Experience: Learning Differences Simulation

The Neurodivergent Experience: Learning Differences Simulation 

There’s nothing like walking a mile in someone else’s shoes. Through a series of simulations, participants get a taste of what it is like to be a student with learning differences such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, auditory processing challenges, sensory processing challenges, autism, ADHD, and twice-exceptionality. Participants often experience those “a-ha” moments that change their point of view on struggling students and their potential strengths. After the simulations, participants regroup and process their experience through moderated discussion. We encourage participants to share their creative ideas for working with and bringing out the best in all types of students. Participants will walk away with a new and/or deeper understanding of the lived experiences of neurodivergent/2e learners.

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Classroom Strategies for Student Success:

The DEAR REEL Model

Classroom Strategies for Student Success: The DEAR REEL Model

Our “DEAR REEL” model combines best-practice research findings with first-hand parent experiences. It delineates four critical considerations for working with 2e children - Develop Connection; Embrace Flexibility; Attend to Strengths; and Reframe Behavior. In this workshop, educators explore real-life classroom scenarios featuring ND/2e students and perplexing behavior challenges. Why is Ben throwing his book in anger? Why does Jen never complete her work? Educators learn strategies to reframe the situation, reduce stress and unexpected behaviors, and help students with differences feel supported. They work interactively to create potential solutions to real-life classroom problems. They can also bring their own scenarios to explore.

In addition to these signature workshops, we can also speak to educators and communities about:
 
  • Disrupting Abelism: Tipping Towards Strengths
  • Sparking Autistic Interests
  • Supporting Dyslexic Creativity
  • Neurodivergence Through the Female Lens
  • Celebrating Neurodiversity for Parents
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🌟 Reach out to us at hello@reel2e.org to get started today!
EDUCATOR RESOURCES
Looking for resources and information on all things 2e?
FEATURED ARTICLES
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Intro to 2e: Fact Sheet & Checklist

Understand what 2e is and why supporting 2e students matters. Read about their internal experience and classroom behaviors. Learn top tips and solutions to common challenges. Learn about common characteristics and behaviors you may notice in your classroom.

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8 Strength-Based Activities to Kick Off the School Year

Research shows that focusing on student strengths, integrating their interests, and developing their talents will energize their motivation, help them to build self-confidence and self-determination, and create authentic ways to build skills even in areas of challenge.

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Effective Strategies for Educators: Talking to Parents About Student Challenges

Wondering how to approach conversations with parents about academic, behavioral, or social-emotional concerns regarding a student? We spoke with several experts to get some advice.

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Guiding Questions to Help Educators Uncover What A 2e/ND Student is Trying to Communicate

Teachers understand that students do well when they can (Dr. Ross Greene). When a twice-exceptional or neurodivergent student is struggling, the behavior we see is often a signal—an attempt to communicate something they may not yet have the skills or language to express. These guiding questions are designed to help you look beyond the behavior and uncover what might be getting in the way of the student’s success. By approaching these moments with curiosity and empathy, we can better support each learner’s needs, strengths, and potential.

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How Public School Districts Can Support 2e Learners

Public schools that support 2e learners shine as beacons of hope for 2e families. They mobilize and encourage their teachers to be their best. They spark their students’ strengths and give them something to reach for. They live and breathe equity.

FEATURED EXPERT RECORDINGS
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Strategies to Ignite the Reluctant Writer with Dr. Susan Baum

Writing almost always tops the list of challenges for all types of 2e learners, who have both high ability and potential as well as complex challenges such as specific learning disabilities (e.g. dyslexia), autism, ADHD, and anxiety. Renowned 2e expert Dr. Susan Baum joins REEL for a creative and pragmatic discussion on ways to support writing development for 2e learners.

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Strength-based Learning with Dr. Melanie Hayes

When kids are far from the bell curve in both directions, parents and educators tend to focus on shoring up weaknesses at the expense of bolstering strengths. However, strengths are where 2e kids build energy to face their challenges, boost their self-esteem, and their likely future careers will lie. Focusing on strengths should be a cornerstone of any 2e student’s educational plan.

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Slow Processing Speed and the 2e Child with Dr. Marcy Dann

Slow processing speed affects every part of a child's life; however, most people know little about it beyond perhaps a score on the WISC test. Join educational therapist Marcy Dann to learn where processing speed is used in daily life and how it affects routines, academics, socializing, and emotions for 2e learners. Come away with ideas on how to support your child by making supportive changes to their home and school environments. Balance our speed-valuing culture with a discussion of advantages that come with this difference.

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2e Math Solutions with Adrianne Meldrum of Made for Math

Learn how dyslexia, dysgraphia, working memory, and processing speed can impact performance in math. This talk covers math anxiety, math facts, showing work, and more. Hear the reasons 2e kids may face challenges at various ages and what parents and schools can do to help.

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REEL2e is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) private operating foundation (tax identification number 87-3259103). Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. 

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