How to Create a Firm Foundation for Inclusion and Co-teaching and One School is Doing it!
During September, I was blessed to spend a great day with some of the great administrators of Everett School District. We talked about how to successfully implement inclusive classrooms and co-teaching in the district and I was gratified to see the dedication and...
Paraprofessionals: Handling Student Behavioral Issues in the Classroom
As part of the classroom team, paraprofessionals often must deal with student behavioral issues just as their teacher does. Since it’s a question of when a behavioral issue will arise, not if, the teacher-paraprofessional team should develop a plan of action to manage...
Dear Susan: Study Skill Teaching Strategies
I recently received this study skills question from a concerned parent who wanted teaching strategies. My answer to her question may apply or help others, so I chose to include it here for you. DEAR SUSAN! I loved your presentations at the Illinois Includes...
Co-teaching Models: Coaching Co-Teachers to Successful Partnerships
Co-teaching Models Succeed with Coaching “I never cease to be amazed at the power of the coaching process to draw out the skills or talent that was previously hidden within an individual, and which invariably finds a way to solve a problem previously thought...