These resources collectively strengthened my understanding of what effective teaching looks like and how to support all learners. I learned the foundations of strong reading instruction and gained a clearer understanding of the Science of Reading, how students actually develop literacy skills and why structured, research-based practices matter.

I also developed a deeper appreciation for planning with accessibility and flexibility in mind. Universal Design for Learning, clear objectives, aligned assessments, and differentiation all showed me how intentional planning can make lessons meaningful and achievable for every student.

Studying 504 Plans and IEPs helped me better understand the legal and instructional responsibilities teachers have when supporting students with unique needs. This connected naturally to lesson planning and creating engaging anticipatory sets that draw students into the learning from the very first moment.

Finally, learning about MTSS, RtI, and PBIS gave me a broader view of how schools support students academically, behaviorally, and emotionally through structured systems.

Altogether, these experiences taught me how to design instruction that is inclusive, evidence-based, and student-centered, skills I will carry with me into my future classroom.