Susan ‘s Articles for
Education
Susan ‘s Articles for
Education
Susan Discusses Paraprofessionals on Special Needs Talk Radio
Susan Fitzell was the special guest of Nicole Eredics and Terri Mauro of The Inclusive Classroom radio show, which aired on January 20, 2012. For those of you who may have missed it, just click on...
On the Same Page: Part Three
In parts one and two of this article, we've discussed some things that paraprofessionals and teachers might consider when discussing lesson planning and instruction. This week , we offer some...
On the Same Page: Part Two
Last week we offered some "discussion starters" and questions that teachers, and their paraprofessionals, might consider when talking about lesson plans. This week's thoughts address Instruction:...
What is Tier One of Response to Intervention? Really?
Tier One Tier One of RTI requires the use of best practice, research-based teaching methods. Research- based strategies, as discussed in Robert Marzano’s Dimensions of Learning, are implemented in...
Watch Your Attitude!
The equation for better testing scores due to mood looks like this: Dopamine + Noradrenaline + Activated frontal lobe = Better memory and learning How can you accomplish this activation of the...
Using Manipulatives to Solve Math Equations
Math is a challenging subject for many students, and while RTI was originally created to help with reading, it can (and should) be used across the curriculum. The following RTI approach can be used...
A New Year of Excellence Awaits!
Wow! Can you believe that it's 2012 already! As I was spending time with my family over the holiday break I realized that we, as educators, might see things differently. For us, the "New Year" is...
Using Fitzell Acceleration Centers as an RTI Strategy
There are varieties of approaches for providing RTI interventions in the general classroom. One such approach is the use of acceleration centers- one of the most effective formats for addressing a...
Are our children becoming warriors?
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Types of Assessments
>Many teachers struggle to branch out from traditional forms of assessment, such as multiple choice tests. To help you incorporate more effective, authentic assessments in your classroom, the...
Words that screamed, "I AM A VICTIM!"
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