Where special educators go to get unstuck
As I was searching for tips and best practices to support training our paraprofessionals, I found so many helpful resources. These materials were often ready to be printed and used to support staff, however... One key ingredient I wasn't able to find in all of this training was how to BEGIN. ... continue reading...
Behavior - what feeling does that word bring up? Many times when we talk about student behavior, we associate the term with "negative" or an action that we want to eliminate or change as soon as possible. Actually behaviors are neither "good" or "bad," yet simply actions that can be shaped, ... continue reading...
Fonts can be fun, plain and simple. A quick glance at my computer, you'll see that I'm a bit of a font collector. Bold, fanciful, script, and even doodle fonts. Please don't get me started on font pairings... One of my proudest moments came a few years ago, when I influenced my school to start ... continue reading...
This is a post about data tracking that I've been wanting to share for so long! Actually, I should clarify what "so long" means... First, I wanted this post on data tracking for MYSELF for so long. During those first few years of teaching, I was always on the lookout for the "perfect" data ... continue reading...
What family communication systems do you have in place? How do you stay in touch with key stakeholders throughout the school year? Building relationships is very important with key stakeholders: our students and their families. In many cases, this is probably something we can leave ... continue reading...
