Parental involvement is critical to the identification and instruction of your students/children (Southern New Hampshire University). This is particularly true in inclusion classes (general and special education students in the same class).Traveling […]
Encourage students to see their “Islands of Competence” where they excel above others (Brooks). Not even a hop on the Wayback Machine…Boy, aren’t I clever. “I’m going to use video […]
Students who receive reading instruction within smaller class sizes are more successful than those in traditional classrooms. Interventions with positive learning result by providing longer and more frequent instructional times. […]
The answer is: It depends on the kid, the book, and the village that is willing to create one. Luckily I started out as a Math teacher so by the […]
ADHD + social skills = HOT MESS! Yelling, pulling hair, temper tantrums…ADHD kids are tough. Add to the mix an adult who is out of sorts. Equals bedlam. What […]
How do I help a child with ADHD in Algebra 1? Math and ADHD are 2 words that don’t get along. Expect “acting out” instead. “Leave me alone” and “I […]
Is it possible to have an individualized IEP? Yes, in theory I suppose. IEPs are roadmaps for charting progress. Unfortunately, the GPS is often out of whack. Even worse, the […]
Why do my students listen to you when they don’t listen to me? Kids screaming. Books flying. What do I do? Kick everyone out! Positive classroom behavior results by setting […]