Setting Up a Homework Environment
While even the perfect working environment cannot guarantee that a student will want to do homework, creating a better place to work can help them focus on the task at hand. Setting up such an environment at home is as easy as following these simple strategies:...
Pilot Program Models Tier Two Strategies
Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to present two days of staff development for the teachers in Houlton, Maine. During that time, I had a very interesting conversation with Marty Bouchard, the principal of Houlton High School. Marty told me about how he and...
For Big Results, Keep Expectations High
When dealing with a student with special needs, it is easy to fall into the trap of doing too much for them. While it is important for the paraprofessional to be there to support a special needs student, too much support, or support that is not actually needed, can...