Autism & Wandering: Please watch this 60 second PSA
According to AutismSpeaks.Org, nearly half of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) attempt to wander or bolt from a safe, supervised place. More than half of these wandering children go missing – often into dangerous...
Teachers as Role Models: Hurtful Language and Behavior in the Classroom
A bright eighth grader came home distraught one day. The child’s mom asked, “What’s wrong?” The child’s answer was disheartening. “I want to be home schooled. School isn’t fun like it used to be. Teachers are so mean.” The concerned mom talked...Best Practice: Establish a "No Putdown Rule" in Your Classroom
Class rule: No putdowns, no exceptions… not by students or by the teacher. Mat and Rick walk into the classroom putting each other down jovially. Friends, they often banter with each other for fun. Today, however, Matt’s teasing suddenly struck a tender...Visual Learning Strategies that Support Really Terrific Instruction (RTI)
Draw it so that you’ll know it! Condense information into a picture and embrace the power of color. Teachers often present information verbally and linguistically. However, many of our students are visual learners. A substantial amount of our brainpower is devoted to...