My newsletter Beyond the Scope began as a project to explore faculty development topics that are not typically covered in introductory programming in Centers for Teaching and Learning. As I have continued to write the newsletter, it has become a place that I write about the intersection of neurodiversity, accessibility, and the higher ed teaching and learning landscape. Some popular posts have included one on “Navigating Access Friction in Teaching” and “Neurodiversity and UDL: A Friendship Worth Fostering.”
In addition to regular posts, I also offer a subscription to Beyond the Scope Circle, a community in which I provide support to instructors, staff, and administrators about topics related to neurodiversity and accessibility. Each month subscribers are invited to:
- A live discussion of a current topic in teaching and learning
- An “ask me anything” thread in which I respond to reader questions in writing
- Open office hours, in which subscribers can drop in to chat, request help and advice, or find resources or new connections.
Upcoming events
Thursday December 11th: 1pm to 2pm Eastern: Live discussion (on Zoom): Effective feedback and neurodiversity
Thursday December 18th 2pm to 4pm Eastern: Open office hours (on Zoom)
Thursday January 15th: 2pm to 4pm Eastern: Open office hours (on Zoom)
Thursday January 22nd: 1pm to 2pm Eastern: Live discussion (on Zoom): Access opposition vs. Access friction
Subscriptions to Beyond the Scope Circle are 10$/month or $100/year. To receive invitations to Zoom events and access to “‘ask me anything” threads, select subscribe and add a paid subscription on Substack. If you would like to pay with professional development funds, please contact me and I’d be happy to set it up. If you’d like to come to an event without paying, I’d be happy to have you as well – just contact me.
Sarah E. Silverman 