Our Vision
We believe that empowering communities means providing accessible education for all students that is rigorous, appropriate, and leverages strengths that each student brings. Our goal is to do this by creating pathways to success for every student by redefining the learning landscape for all students.
Meet Ali Wilson, Ed.D.
I started TeachAbility in 2023 in my 18th year of working in education. It all began in 2006 when I worked as a paraprofessional for a student with autism. That experience ignited my passion for inclusive literacy instruction. Over the years, I progressed from being a teacher to an assistant professor, and eventually a consultant.
Over the last decade, I've had the opportunity to collaborate with various types of schools, including charter, independent, and district schools. My focus has always been on fostering inclusive and equitable environments for diverse learners. I firmly believe that change begins with envisioning a better future. As a leader coach, I facilitate the transformation of these visions into tangible outcomes, guiding the process from conception to data analysis, and actively reassessing systems to better support all students.
TeachAbility was created to maximize the potential of all learners. When we limit our expectations of what students can achieve based on labels like an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or categorical status, we unintentionally restrict their potential. I also stress the importance of acknowledging the difference between our intentions and the actual impact of our actions. Often, despite our best efforts, there are hidden obstacles preventing students from thriving.
Services
Our Mission: TeachAbility works alongside educators to assess systems that support diverse learners, identify and dismantle barriers, and refine systems to support learning for all so that every student receives high-quality, inclusive education. TeachAbility’s approach is flexible and tailored to each school's unique needs. I collaborate closely with school leaders, teachers, and other stakeholders to bring about positive change.
Systems Analysis and Improvement:
Uncover and refine structures to support diverse learners
Knowledge Building:
Build new knowledge and refine existing beliefs around diverse learners
Practice & Implementation:
Take action to support diverse learners
Content Design & Development:
Build Communities of Learning to share knowledge about supporting diverse learners
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Craft an inclusive vision
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Identify systems perpetuating inequities
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Align departments for inclusive success
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Define equitable coaching approaches
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Engage in inquiry cycles to monitor progress and refine systems
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Asset-Based Professional Learning
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Conduct walkthroughs to understand diverse learner experiences
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Focus on Universal Design Framework and asset-based approaches to support diverse learners
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Triangulate data to understand student needs
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Align approaches to student strengths and needs
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Provide actionable feedback to promote strengths-based approaches
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Identify and define inclusive structures like co-teaching
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Design research-based customized sequences of learning across multiple topics: Foundational Skills, Adolescent Literacy, Special Education, MTSS, Data Analysis etc.
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Utilize multiple LMS (Canvas, Google Classroom, Schoology, Articulate360) to support community learning
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Review, audit, and provide feedback on materials aimed at supporting diverse learners