Differentiation that makes a difference
Whether you're utilizing online learning by choice or circumstance, it can look very different for special education. As I spent time researching best practices to share, I discovered many creative ideas to support the general education classroom. I also quickly realized it's not quite the same experience for special educators...yet. First things first... let's start with basic terminology when referring to "instruction" (I realize many districts are avoiding this term) ... continue reading...
This Picture Schedule combines my two favorite things: visuals and schedules. The result is one sturdy and portable tool. I tried quite a few formats before finding this one and best of all...anyone can set it up immediately. You can download everything you need to get started on this DIY Picture Schedule project, however, if you like visuals, too... :) Inside the Picture Schedule, I like to add a pencil pouch to hold the extra pieces. There were even some years I used TWO ... 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, reinforced, or discouraged. Our day is made up of behaviors all day long. Some good, some we're probably not quite as proud of, and most we are completely unaware of. As I planning this post, ... 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 using fonts from Kimberly Geswein (see ya later Comic Sans). Why are fonts so fun? I think it's because they offer us a low-risk opportunity to show off our artistic side and maybe even a bit ... 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 collection system. Asking "Which Data When?" I was on the search for that one (elusive) data tracking page that was going to make my life so much easier and instantly help me determine my next ... continue reading...
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