Susan ‘s Articles for
Education
Susan ‘s Articles for
Education
Co-teaching and Parity
Co-teaching and Parity together for better outcome One of the biggest challenges schools face when instituting a co-teaching model is the challenge of establishing parity for both teachers in the...
The Power of Saying, "I’m Sorry"
By Guest Author Laurie Flasko, CSP, Laurie Flasko & Associates Inc. [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent="yes" overflow="visible"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1"...
Using iPads® and Other Cutting Edge Technology to Strengthen Your Instruction
Bonding opportunities with a 22-year-old son are few and far between, especially when what your son thinks is exciting is not your idea of a good time. However, I’m at a stage in life where I’ve...
Meeting The Challenges of RTI Scheduling
By Guest Author Aaron LaMontagne. Schools face many challenges as they attempt to implement Response to Intervention (RTI). Providing help to all the students that need it, finding the time to...
Seven Homework Strategies That Parents Can Use to Reinforce Learning
Should Teachers Give Homework? Homework is controversial. There's research that says it's not beneficial. There's research that indicates that it increases achievement. Which is it? Because I...
Strategies for Effective Group Process: Establish Ground Rules
Group process defined Although cooperative learning is a research based practice, it's gaining revived attention in states implementing Common Core State Standards. Cooperative learning is...
Are YOU Ready for Your Co-teaching Experience?
Before beginning a co-teaching relationship, and periodically during that relationship, it is important to sit down and plan with your co-teacher. Not only will effective planning benefit your...
Which co-teaching models are most effective at the elementary and secondary levels and why?
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What Can a Parent Teach their Child/Teen to do to Respond to Bullying?
Bullying Prevention: Autism and Bullying A colleague of mine asked for tips on how to help her young son who has Autism deal with bullying at school. She asked, "What more can I do?" Given that...
Co-teaching: Co-teachers Supporting Each Other
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Managing Movement in Your Classroom – An Adult’s Story
Written by Kathy Wright* One of my first memories was hearing the words, "Kathy, sit still!" and my mother pinching me as I tried to sit through a church service. I preferred playing outdoors and...
One Person CAN Make a Difference
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