Honoring Each Learner: How to Develop Individualized Learning Plans for All Students (A five-step approach to individualized learning) - Softcover

Keely Keller

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798893740097

Publisher: Solution Tree Press, 2025

Synopsis

Author Keely Keller presents a five-step process inspired by high-impact special education practices to empower teachers to individualize learning for every student. By assessing strengths, addressing challenges, and creating unique learning plans, educators can take actionable steps to personalize instruction, create equity, and ensure all students thrive in inclusive classrooms tailored to their unique needs.

K–12 teachers can use this book to:

• Develop deeper awareness of students’ unique learning strengths and challenges
• Design and implement learning plans that address individual students’ goals and needs
• Empower students with learning strategies that capitalize on their unique gifts
• Encourage and enhance students’ progress, adapting plans to meet new targets of growth
• Create an equitable learning environment where all students are actively supported

Contents:
Introduction
Chapter 1: Special Education Method 1—Gather Unique Information About the Learner
Chapter 2: Special Education Method 2—Analyze Data for Patterns, Outliers, and Key Insights
Chapter 3: Special Education Method 3—Plan for the Unique Learner
Chapter 4: Special Education Method 4—Implement Individualization With Intention and Fidelity
Chapter 5: Special Education Method 5—Monitor and Adjust the Unique Learning Plan
Conclusion
Appendix: High-Leverage Practices
References
Index

About this title

About the Author

Keely Keller, an educator, leader, and writer based in Dundas, Minnesota, brings a wealth of experience and passion to her role as director of professional programs at K12 Coalition. With a deep-rooted commitment to enhancing educational outcomes, Keely works to create critical partnerships, innovative programs, and useful resources designed to empower teachers and leaders nationwide.
Her journey in education spans from impactful roles in special education teaching and leadership to coaching behavior analysts and instructing future special educators working toward licensure. Keely’s career trajectory was shaped by her love for fostering professional growth among educators. Recognizing her knack for curriculum development and professional learning, she has actualized numerous initiatives, ranging from facilitating transformative book studies for colleagues to creating comprehensive online learning programs. Her work equips educators to implement evidence-based strategies, reflect on their teaching practices, and ultimately enhance student learning experiences. In every aspect of her career, Keely exemplifies lifelong learning and a profound commitment to advancing education. Her story is about a relentless pursuit of excellence in teaching and learning focused on the hope that each student gets what they need to learn and succeed.
Keely has presented at state and national educational conferences such as ASCD and AMLE on crucial topics such as teacher burnout, personalized learning, microteaching, and new teacher induction, and has authored a variety of resources, including the ebooks New Teacher Retention: Impacts, Challenges, and Solutions and Self-Care for Educators.
Keely holds a bachelor of science in special education from St. Cloud State University and a master of arts in education from Hamline University. She is certified in three special education categories and holds both a director of special education and a principal license from the University of Minnesota.

Edition details

• Publisher: Solution Tree Press
• Publication date: 2025
• ISBN 13: 9798893740097
• Binding: Perfect Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 200