Engaging Parents in the Classroom
Engaging Parents in the Classroom ~8 Tips to Get Parents More Engaged~ Graduation Season is here! Students who I have had the honor of working… Read More »Engaging Parents in the Classroom
2016
Wrapping Up the School Year
Wrapping Up the School Year It’s the end of the school year and, let’s face it, we are all tired. The countdowns have been on… Read More »Wrapping Up the School Year
Google Fonts for Instructional Design
Google Fonts for Instructional Design What google font combinations should you use? Designing on the Google Platform? There are tons of great fonts out there… Read More »Google Fonts for Instructional Design
Free Communication Boards for Autism
Free Communication Boards for Autism
I sat down today with a colleague and we talked about the goals we were working towards this year. We both agreed that communication was one of the biggest pieces. We seem to work on it a lot, but it feels like we don’t make a lot of progress on it as we coach and guide teachers. Why is that, I wonder? Why is it so hard to be consistent and diligent when it comes to enabling students with Autism or communication deficits to use AAC?
When I got home, I thought about the impact a reliable communication system can have on a student, on their behavior, and the people around them.
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Teaching Nonverbal Students
Teaching Nonverbal Students
I was giving a training tonight and it happened… the words that sent shivers down my spine.
Why even bother.
What!?! Why bother? Is that for real!
I understand Why Bother for some things- like waking up early to work out or changing out of my stretchy pants.
But Why Bother with teaching students? Uh- not okay.
So let me give some context because I’m sure this teacher is not the only one.
Cooperative Learning in LIFE Skills
Getting started with Cooperative Learning – learn how to increase social interactions for students in special education. Peer partnerships for students with disabilities.
Instructional Strategies for Autism
Instructional Strategies for Autism 5 Tips That Work! Although there are no silver bullets for teaching students with Autism, there are several strategies that will… Read More »Instructional Strategies for Autism
Graphic Organizers for Any Book
Universal Graphic Organizers for Any Book I was recently talking to a teacher about using adapted novels. She loves them, but wanted something that she… Read More »Graphic Organizers for Any Book
Fruit Vocabulary Book and Repeated Reader
I had to post this one- I was in a classroom with a student who was working on their fruit vocabulary and the teacher asked if… Read More »Fruit Vocabulary Book and Repeated Reader
5 Things Your Principal Wants You To Know About LIFE Skills
5 Things Your Principal Wants You To Know About LIFE Skills Principals have a million things going on, especially at the secondary level. Do you… Read More »5 Things Your Principal Wants You To Know About LIFE Skills