Every Child Can LearnAlisha Natelle, Special Educator from a school district in Connecticut, shares:
"T.H.E. P.A.C.T. allows us to keep lessons fresh without needing to reinvent the wheel for each concept with consistent and predictable lessons."
Every Child Can LearnAngela Dougher, Special Educator from the Hartford Autism Regional Program, remarks:
"When educators ask me how I adapt curriculum for my intensive needs population, I simply tell them that I use T.H.E. P.A.C.T. Framework. T.H.E. P.A.C.T. is the answer to adapting curriculum. I will never use anything else!"
Every Child Can LearnAnnette Meier, Special Education Teacher from AEA 8 in Iowa, says:
"T.H.E. P.A.C.T. has been eye opening and mind blowing!"
Every Child Can LearnBecky Longley, Special Educator from the Hartford Autism Regional Program, remarks:
"Following T.H.E. P.A.C.T. format for designing literacy units has made learning fun for the students and decreased hours of preparation time for me."
Every Child Can LearnBevin Early, Special Education Teacher from St. Louis, Missouri, describes:
"T.H.E. P.A.C.T. offers incredible ideas for adapting teaching - especially writing - and I appreciate that finally someone has introduced a SYSTEM for instruction."
Every Child Can LearnCara Leckwold, AAC Specialist from Anchorage, Alaska, finds that:
"T.H.E. P.A.C.T. is an easy framework for adapting any curriculum to any individual using the tools that are already available to you. Learners will have a practical framework to understand new information and communicate their new knowledge. You will have consistent tools to record progress, capitalize on a learner's strengths, and target areas for remediation."
Every Child Can LearnCynthia Gomez, Teacher from Montpelier, Vermont, comments:
"Using T.H.E. P.A.C.T. has brought a new micro-focus to my curriculum planning. I have always known what I want my students to understand, now I know how to get them there."
Every Child Can LearnFlorelia Baldizon, Speech-Language Pathologist in Connecticut, remarks:
"T.H.E. P.A.C.T. is the (T) hottest (H) example (E) of how to provide strategies and skills to our students based on their individual intelligence through a progressive (P), accessible (A), comprehensive (C), and transferrable (T) framework."
Every Child Can LearnHillary Jellison, AAC Specialist and co-owner of Communicare in western Massachusetts, shares:
"T.H.E. P.A.C.T. is real-life knowledge that is just successful!"
Every Child Can LearnJane Fetty, Speech-Language Pathologist from Johnston, Iowa, shares:
"I love that Phyl actually works with real students and knows the structure and limitations of the school setting!"
Every Child Can LearnJean Chute, Assistive Technology Coordinator from South Burlington School District in Vermont, explains:
"I listen to and read about technology in education every day. This system makes complete sense for all teachers. This is an excellent example of an instructional method that is necessary for some and good for ALL."
Every Child Can LearnJennifer Luckhart, Speech-Language Pathologist from Bridgeport, Connecticut, finds that:
"T.H.E. P.A.C.T. is the answer to your prayers. You'll never wonder 'Hmmm, what should we do today?'"
Every Child Can LearnJulie Bassi, Psychologist from Bow, New Hampshire, describes:
"I truly feel that this system is beneficial for regular education instruction - particularly in the area of writing. Phyl, your energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to this project are contagious!"
Every Child Can LearnKaren Hrank, Assistive Technology Specialist from North Branch New Jersey, explains:
"By using T.H.E. P.A.C.T., math skills can be improved using consistent learning activities and predictable AT supports for the required methods of drill, practice, and repetition. T.H.E. P.A.C.T. provides a consistent framework for presenting math concepts in a clear, concise format, allowing for varied activities and differentiated learning."
Every Child Can LearnKaren L. Johnson, Speech-Language Pathologist from New England, exclaims:
"T.H.E. P.A.C.T. will revolutionize how I interact with my students! It is so practical and well-organized."
Every Child Can LearnKim Pier, AT Coordinator & AT Specialist from a school district in Connecticut, describes:
"T.H.E. P.A.C.T. brings differentiated instruction to a great new level!"
Every Child Can LearnLaurie Giacomazzi, Special Educator in southern New England, shares:
"T.H.E. P.A.C.T. is a great way to make grade level curriculum accessible to all learners."
Every Child Can LearnLesley Mc Gilligan, AAC Specialist from Special School District in St. Louis, Missouri, says:
"Phyl's color-coded framework is genius for busy teachers and struggling students. T.H.E. P.A.C.T. just makes good sense!"
Every Child Can LearnLinda Orr, Speech-Language Pathologist, from Bethel, Vermont, explains:
"T.H.E. P.A.C.T. has streamlined the preparation of adapted age-appropriate curriculum materials and allowed for the usage of the same Learn About, Read About, Write About, Talk About presentation formats across the different topic areas. T.H.E.P.A.C.T. is the best!"
Every Child Can LearnLisa Munroe, Classroom Teacher from Keene, New Hampshire, says:
"T.H.E. P.A.C.T. is an amazing tool that is beyond the intended audience of special education. It should be implemented for all students in regular ed classrooms to enhance study skills and gain strategies to be a learner. It is clearly considered to be 'best teaching practices.'"
Every Child Can LearnLynette Kaschker, Special Education Teacher from the state of Connecticut, concludes:
"T.H.E. P.A.C.T. is long overdue. It is an empowering tool for those who teach because it is easy, comprehensive, and covers ALL areas."
Every Child Can LearnMargaret M. Oliveri, Speech-Language Pathologist from the state of Connecticut, describes:
"Learning about T.H.E. P.A.C.T. gave me new motivation and clearly shows the 'how to do whatever needs to be done' for ALL students in a comprehensive and easy manner."
Every Child Can LearnMary Creeden, Speech-Language Pathologist from Montpelier, Vermont, explains:
"I have worked in the public school systems that embraced the full inclusion model for over 20 years. The biggest challenge is adapting curriculum so that all students can be successful leaners as well as successful participants in the classroom. Phyl has it figured out!"
Every Child Can LearnMary Holland, Speech-Language Pathologist from AEA 11 in Central Iowa, shares:
"Phyl's passion is infectious. Phyl 'walks the walk' and her credibility is very high as she speaks from experience. Phyl's corporation title - Make A Difference, Inc. - says it all!"
Every Child Can LearnMatt Girosky, AT Specialist from southern New England, states:
"I work with older students with learning disabilities and the concepts of T.H.E. P.A.C.T. will be effective and a good influence."
Every Child Can LearnMaureen C Briggs, Special Education Teacher from New England, describes:
"T.H.E. P.A.C.T. provides multisensory learning in a very teacher-friendly manner. The sequential Learn About, Read About, Write About, and Talk About modules provide the necessary repetition of concepts using various low and high tech tools - it is excellent."
Every Child Can LearnMichelle Mitchell, Special Education Teacher from western Connecticut, says:
"T.H.E. P.A.C.T. is like the KWL (Know, Want, Learn) chart for effective teaching! It encompasses all the key elements of essential instruction."
Every Child Can LearnNancy Dalley, Special Ed Teacher from Boise, Idaho, states:
"T.H.E. P.A.C.T. has re-stimulated my commitment to my profession."
Every Child Can LearnNancy Farrerr, Special Educator from the State of Idaho, declares:
"This is doable and I CAN DO IT."
Every Child Can LearnNerissa Hall, AAC Specialist and co-owner of Communicare in western Massachusetts, shares:
"With T.H.E. P.A.C.T., you can use the ideas tomorrow!"
Every Child Can LearnNoelle Bellucci, Speech-Language Pathologist from the state of Connecticut, explains:
"T.H.E. P.A.C.T. is a logical way to organize instruction across all language strands and developmental levels."
Every Child Can LearnNoelle Bellucci, Speech-Language Pathologist from the state of Connecticut, suggests:
"T.H.E. P.A.C.T. can be applied to all areas of the curriculum and the repetition of formats will reduce the cognitive demands on the students and the staff."
Every Child Can LearnPam Galow, Special Education Teacher from Idaho, states:
"You have taken all of the things that those of us in the field do and made it so organized, individualized, and systematic. I LOVE IT. It makes so much sense!"
Every Child Can LearnRita Astalosch, Regular Education Teacher from the Edmonton, Alberta area, describes:
"I love that I can use the resources that I already have within T.H.E. P.A.C.T. framework!"
Every Child Can LearnSkye Forest, Special Educator from Montpelier, Vermont, comments:
"Each module of T.H.E. P.A.C.T. has been designed with empirical evidence about optimal instruction and learning, and the results are proof positive."
Every Child Can LearnStacie Gay, Speech-Language Assistant from Fall Mountain School District in New Hampshire, comments:
"I love it when I am able to witness an 'ah-ha' moment - when teachers and paraprofessionals recognize that T.H.E. P.A.C.T. is exactly what their student needs."
Every Child Can LearnStephanie LaRose, Classroom Teacher from Sherwood Park, Alberta, states:
"T.H.E. P.A.C.T. has endless possibilities for ALL students - not just those with disabilities."
Every Child Can LearnSusan Ayers, Speech-Language Pathologist and AT Specialist from southern New England, explains:
"The feature of the program that I find to be the most beneficial is that fact that is melds old forms with new functions to target receptive and expressive language development."
Every Child Can LearnTamara Tinder, Special Educator from Johnston, Iowa, shares:
"I have used T.H.E. P.A.C.T. and purchased resources on the framework. It has helped me dramatically improve the learning experiences of my students, as well as give my paraeducators and myself a common approach to utilize. I love the simplicity behind T.H.E. P.A.C.T."
Every Child Can LearnTammy Carlson, Special Educator from New England, shares:
"I went to bed last night hearing your repeated words ... Learn About, Read About, Write About, and Talk About! T.H.E. P.A.C.T. makes so much sense. I have attended many workshops, but this, I must say, has topped them all!!! Your personal touch to your presentation was exceptional. I loved it. I went to the principal today to personally thank her for helping to make it happen for me to attend. She asked what I thought, and I told her how wonderful it is to attend a training and walk away with GREAT insight."
Every Child Can LearnTerry Tierney, Speech-Language Pathologist in New England, remarks:
"Phyl is giving us our 'outside of school' life back! No more working late into the evening modifying and creating for every curriculum topic."
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