
Rachael Storey
Rachael Storey is a teacher-turned-writer with a passion for special education. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and her graduate degree in urban special education from Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee. Rachael currently holds a professional teaching license in Michigan K-12 special education with endorsements in both learning disabilities and cognitive disabilities and has enjoyed teaching all levels of students over the past ten years. When not writing, Rachael can be found going on adventures around the metro Detroit area with her husband and daughter.
Clinical and Special Education,
Early Childhood & Developmental Screening,
Research, Resources & Insights
What is Test Anxiety and How to Ease Student Concerns
This past school year has been difficult for students, families, and educators for a multitude of...
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4 Steps for Adjusting the IEP Process this Fall
As I shared last school year, writing individualized education programs (IEPs) can get a bad...
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6 Strategies to Help Bridge the Learning Gap for your SpEd Students
This is Part 2 of a two-part series. For more information, be sure to check out 4 Considerations...
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Play-based Learning: Looking at Early Learners as 'Little Scientists'
Check out Part 1 of our Play-based Learning series. Encourage Play-Based Learning to Help Reach...
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SEL in Special Education: 7 Tips for Supporting Your Students Part 3
In the second installment of our Social Emotional Learning (SEL) series, we explored...
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SEL in Special Education: 7 Tips for Supporting Your Students Part 2
"Every single year, before I can even believe it, students are referencing the class expectations...
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It's Vital to Introduce SEL into Your Special Education Classroom and Here's Why:
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is more important now than ever before as educators need tools to...
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5 Ways to Engage Parents of Students in Special Education Programs During Remote Learning
Special Educators, Transport your Superpowers!
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