In the first part of this article, Chenfeld introduces us to Ronni Spratt, a special education teacher with high energy and high expectations. Ronni asks each of her students to write (carefully written and revised) letters to the teachers of classes where they will be mainstreamed, offering tips on how they learn best. Then, Haley shows how using tools that work for special needs students in this case, books on tape can also benefit "regular" students. (Contains 1 figure and 1 footnote.)