How to Get Your Ideas Published By PCI, Part 2

by Leslie Buteyn

Recently, I posted about getting your product ideas published by PCI . As part of the team that reviews the product ideas you submit, I’d like to share some specific suggestions.

Design the product for students with special needs.

PCI develops print, software, and electronic products for students in grades K to 12+ in all subjects, including reading, language arts, math, science, social studies, community, behavior-social, communication, life skills, transition, and school-to-work. We develop these products for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as for students with learning differences. Many of our products are also effective for students who are at-risk or English Language Learners. Ensure the product idea you submit fits with the types of products we develop. Articulate what subject area your product addresses and what student population you’re targeting in your product submission description.

Address academic standards.

PCI’s products are rooted in academic standards while still addressing life skills and 21st century skills. Make sure that any idea you’re presenting is tied to state and national content area standards.

Be innovative.

We’re looking for new and different ways to reach students with special needs. Flex your creativity muscles and stretch yourself to find unique and successful ways to teach concepts and skills. What new spin can you put on a product that will make it more effective with students? The key to success is rooted in student engagement, so think about how to develop a product that teaches required skills in a fun, engaging way.