As we approach this well-deserved summer break, it is a crucial time for both rejuvenation and reflection of this past school year. Being in the trenches of special education has unique demands on our skill, knowledge, and expertise as well as a significant part of our emotional and physical energy. Here’s how you can take care of yourself this summer while gearing up for another fulfilling year ahead.

Learning to ask and answer questions can help struggling students and those with disabilities integrate information from what they are reading with the knowledge gained from previous lessons or texts. These connections will help them to draw text-based interpretations or inferences about what the author implied.