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12 Tips for Working with Parents of Children with Special Needs

by Susan Fitzell, M.Ed., CSP | May 22, 2016 | Education Articles, Teaching Strategies

Working with parents of children with special needs can present special challenges to educators. Here are some tips from a dad to help make the job easier. 1. Try to get a complete picture of the child’s “homework scene” Encourage parents to discuss...

12 Surefire Ways to Remember Vocabulary

by Susan Fitzell, M.Ed., CSP | May 22, 2016 | Co-Teaching Models, Education Articles, Teaching Strategies, The Homework Guru

1. Have students make their own flashcards by looking up vocab words online and finding pictures that show the definitions. Ask students to print the picture, glue it on a card, write a silly sentence under the picture to help them remember the word, and write the...

12 Surefire Ways to Focus Your Class and Increase Learning

by Susan Fitzell, M.Ed., CSP | May 22, 2016 | Education Articles, Paraprofessionals, Teaching Strategies

Johnny walked through the classroom door late. I took one look and thought, “Whoa! He didn’t take his meds today!” Before he made it to his seat in the front of the classroom, he had touched four other students, grabbed one girl’s pen right out...

A World of Thanks for People Who Make a Difference!

by Susan Fitzell, M.Ed., CSP | May 22, 2016 | Business Articles, Education Articles

This time of year provides an opportunity for us to reflect and express appreciation to all the people with whom we have worked in the past and who continue to make a positive difference in our lives. This month’s focus is Pick-You-Ups! Included are a dozen...

12 Ways to Thank Teachers

by Susan Fitzell, M.Ed., CSP | May 22, 2016 | Education Articles, Teaching Strategies

1. Plan a teachers breakfast or lunch. Ask local coffee shops, restaurants and supermarkets to provide product or a discount, and ask parents to pitch in. 2. Donate a new coffeemaker, microwave, or other gift to the teachers’ lounge. Ask parents for a small...

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