Autism Classroom Resources Podcast: A Podcast for Special Educators (Christine Reeve, Special Education Support)
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| 10 Oct 2021 | The 3 Biggest Behavioral Support Mistakes Committed In the Classroom | 00:14:02 | |
Now that the new school year is underway, you’re probably dealing with some challenging behaviors. Students are readjusting to being back in the classroom. Some are even dealing with interruptions from quarantines which can increase challenging behaviors to a level you haven’t seen before. So in today’s episode, I want to focus on the three biggest mistakes I see in behavioral support and management plans and processes. 2:08 - The #1 mistake I see in behavior plans 4:28 - Why people make the second biggest mistake 4:58 - An example of what mistake #2 can look like and how to correctly address it 8:44 - Why you shouldn’t wait to implement your new behavioral support plan 12:16 - Wrapping up with a quick recap Join us inside the Special Educators Academy for your 7 day free trial. Resources Grab the transcript, freebie and resource links at http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode96 Autism Classroom Resources' Free Resource Library... http://library.autismclassroomresources.com Want more information about the Special Educator Academy? SpecialEducatorAcademy.com Join the Free Facebook Group specialeducatorsconnection.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/autismclassroomresources/message | |||
| 17 Jan 2023 | 147. What Classroom Systems Do You Need to Run Your Classroom? | 00:17:16 | |
Looking at how your classroom currently runs, do you have systems in place so you don’t really have to think about what you’re doing because it runs automatically? Having efficient classroom systems has so many benefits including higher engagement for students and less decision-making fatigue for you. Today we are talking about what systems you should have in place in your classroom, why your systems should start with your students’ TIPs, and how to prepare for different scenarios to prevent decision fatigue. We’d love to hear about your classroom systems inside the Special Educators Connection Facebook Group! 01:44 - What systems are, and examples of different system types 04:35 - Why your classroom systems have to start with your students and how looking at the TIPs helps guide your systems 10:07 - How to ensure all of the systems are implemented correctly by having a Zoning Plan in place 13:18 - Other systems you want to have in place including a lesson plan system, a data collection system, and a data analysis system 15:55 - Scenarios to consider and create a Zoning Plan for so you aren’t making in-the-moment decisions Grab the transcript, freebie and resource links at http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode147 Autism Classroom Resources' Free Resource Library... http://library.autismclassroomresources.com Want more information about the Special Educator Academy? SpecialEducatorAcademy.com Join the Free Facebook Group specialeducatorsconnection.com | |||
| 27 Aug 2019 | Creating a Classroom Vision or Values Statement | 00:17:00 | |
Today, for Tip 3 in the Building Classroom Teams series, I'm talking about creating a classroom vision. Having a classroom vision that is a shared vision with the team is important for uniting everyone with a purpose. You might call it a classroom values statement or a mission statement, but no matter what you call it, It's so helpful when you need to give feedback to staff to get them back on track. Check the website for some free supports to create your vision. Show notes and links: autismclassroomresources.com/episode3 LINKS Building Classroom Teams and Zoning Plans (on TpT) Building Classroom Teams and Zoning Plans (in the ACR Store) Brene Brown's Daring Classrooms Hub --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/autismclassroomresources/message | |||
| 23 Feb 2020 | How to Create a Great Classroom Management System | 00:15:42 | |
In Episode 28, I want to help you create a classroom management plan that serves you and your students well. As with most things in teaching, effective classroom management is likely to change dependent on the makeup of the classroom. And for that reason, I think sometimes it's a little harder for special ed teachers than general ed teachers, because the diversity of our students are so significant. Highlights of Episode 28
Plus grab a free set of visual classroom rules, behavior reinforcement punch cards, and token boards in the post Show Notes Show notes, transcript and Freebies: https://autismclassroomresources.com/episode28 Want more information about our membership, Special Educator Academy? https://specialeducatoracademy.com Join the free Facebook Group at https://specialeducatorsconnection.com Join the Free Resource Library at https://autismclassroomresources.com/community --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/autismclassroomresources/message | |||
| 05 Apr 2020 | COVID 19 BONUS Episode | 00:05:15 | |
So, I had a few things I wanted to say. I hope they don't sound too sappy. But I think it's important to recognize the hard work that educators are doing. This isn't a substantive episode, which is why I made it a bonus. It's wed to the time in which it was recorded. But I wanted to share that there is a new blog post with resources for online teaching available. And I wanted to add a few words of encouragement and thanks to the airwaves. Thanks for indulging me. LINKS: NEW BLOG POST: Distance Learning Resources to Make it Easier. I wanted to round up the videos and the tools I've created to have them all in one place to share with you. https://autismclassroomresources.com/distance-learning-resources TeachersPayTeachers Link to enter for a free gift card. https://blog.teacherspayteachers.com/getting-more-resources-in-the-hands-of-educators/ Join the Free Facebook Group specialeducatorsconnection.com Want to join the Free Resource Library? http://library.autismclassroomresources.com TRANSCRIPT: https://acnnewsletterfreebies.s3.amazonaws.com/PODCAST+TRANSCRIPTS/COVID+19+BONUS+EPISODE+TRANSCRIPT.pdf --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/autismclassroomresources/message | |||
| 14 Feb 2021 | The Hidden Curriculum and Its Impact on Behavior | 00:12:36 | |
In this episode I focus on specifically how the hidden curriculum impacts students' behavior. This relationship is particularly an issue for those who have the invisible disability that we've been talking about in this series that places them in situations with limited adult supervision. That's primarily because their lack of understanding of the unspoken social context is often the reason they engage in behavior,. So I'm going to outline some common areas in which the hidden curriculum impacts students' behavior and some considerations we need to have in how we address the behavior. And I'll point you to some posts and resources for that as well. Grab the transcript and resource links at http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode68 Autism Classroom Resources' Free Resource Library... http://library.autismclassroomresources.com Want more information about the Special Educator Academy? SpecialEducatorAcademy.com Free Preventing Behavior Webinar https://library.autismclassroomresources.com/preventing-challenging-behavior-webinar-landing/ Join the Free Facebook Group specialeducatorsconnection.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/autismclassroomresources/message | |||
| 19 Jul 2020 | The Power of the Teaching Implementation Plan in Designing Classrooms | 00:21:51 | |
Imagine knowing, as you start the classroom setup process, what every student's needs are and how you plan to implement them in the classroom or in distance learning. What if you had a document you could hand to paraprofessionals that would not only make sure they know the IEP goals, but that they would know where and how to teach them and take data? And what if you had a document that helped you plan out distance learning as well as classroom learning and communicate it to the family? Well the Teaching Implementation Plan can help you with all of those and help get your classroom foundation off to a strong and solid start. Find transcript, notes and links at http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode42 Want more information about the Special Educator Academy? SpecialEducatorAcademy.com Join the Free Facebook Group specialeducatorsconnection.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/autismclassroomresources/message | |||
| 08 Dec 2019 | 5 Behavioral Skills to Teach in Your Support Plan | 00:16:24 | |
As I noted in the last episode it is important that we teach skills that serve the function of the behavior from our functional behavior assessment (FBA). However, only teaching those skills is wasting a lot of the information that our FBA gained for us. Based on our ABC data and our hypothesis statements, we also have behavioral skills that can be taught to address responding to the antecedents of behavior. And we can teach students more independence at managing situations that lend themselves to problem behavior.
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| 10 Jan 2023 | 146. How Can the Autism Classroom Organization Results in Effectiveness (CORE) Model Help Your Classroom? | 00:18:22 | |
Is your classroom set up in a way that allows it to run smoothly and almost automatically (or auto-magically, as I like to say)? Special education classroom organization is a huge piece of The CORE Model. It promotes collaboration, reduces stress, and allows you to get back to teaching instead of just managing your classroom. In this episode, I share what the CORE Model is, how it came about, what should be included, and why this model is so important. 02:42 - What the CORE model stands for and why strengthening the CORE should be a priority 07:52 - What elements go into the CORE and how the Teaching Implementation Plan ties into this model 09:34 - The importance of having a zoning plan and why your special education classroom organization is so important 10:21 - Why having a system for data collection and lesson planning is so important 12:08 - Two very important components for our students in Special Education and how they impact the outcomes we are trying to focus on Grab the transcript, freebie and resource links at http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode146 Autism Classroom Resources' Free Resource Library... http://library.autismclassroomresources.com Want more information about the Special Educator Academy? SpecialEducatorAcademy.com Join the Free Facebook Group specialeducatorsconnection.com | |||
| 29 Aug 2023 | 179. My 5 Best Tips for Behavior and Classroom Management Best Practices | 00:14:22 | |
Are you looking for ways to get your classroom chaos under control? Utilizing classroom management best practices is crucial to your classroom running smoothly and for both you and the students to clearly understand expectations. Classroom management doesn’t need to be overly complicated but there are some key components that will help your classroom management be more effective. Following classroom management best practices can help to improve student behavior and student buy-in. To help you have the most successful classroom management, I am sharing five tips for classroom management best practices. 01:36 - Why you need to have a classroom management system 04:49 - The importance of explicitly teaching routines and expectations 06:51 - How to help students understand the concept of “fair” 08:45 - Why students need to win in your classroom management system 10:13 - The benefits of praising appropriate behavior publicly Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode179 Resources:
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| 30 Aug 2020 | 3 Tips for Boosting Online Engagement in Special Education | 00:15:02 | |
Face-to-face online learning is useful in distance ed, but engagement can be an issue. Use these 3 tips to boost your students' engagement. Grab the transcript and pictures at autismclassroomresources.com/episode48 Autism Classroom Resources' Free Resource Library... http://library.autismclassroomresources.com Want more information about the Special Educator Academy? SpecialEducatorAcademy.com Join the Free Facebook Group specialeducatorsconnection.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/autismclassroomresources/message | |||
| 13 Sep 2020 | 3 Ways to Easily Collect Data in Distance Learning | 00:17:52 | |
Finding ways to monitor progress in distance learning for special education students is one of the questions I hear most frequently these days. We usually take data hands-on in the classroom, observing the student directly. And educators usually have control over (to some degree) the environment and conditions under which they observe the skills and behavior being monitored. But that's not the case in distance learning, where the student is at home and frequently being facilitated by family or caregivers. So, how do we get the data we know we need? Highlights of Episode 50
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| 07 Mar 2021 | How to Address Pragmatics for Students with Autism: Tips from Dr. Susan Kabot | 00:11:20 | |
In this episode, Dr. Susan Kabot is sharing her biggest takeaway messages on how to teach pragmatics to students with autism and why it's so important. This is the continuation of the interview from our last episode. In episode 70, she explained what pragmatics is and how it impacts these students so significantly. We also talked a good bit in that previous episode, and again in this one, about how it's easy to underestimate the need to teach these skills explicitly for these students. She emphasizes something we both say frequently. "Smart is not enough." And she explains why. Highlights from Part 2: How to Teach PragmaticsSue and I packed a lot into these 12 minutes, including the following.
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| 21 Aug 2022 | 133. 3 Ways to Give Feedback to Staff Effectively Without 1-1 Collaboration Time | 00:13:54 | |
You went into education wanting to teach kids, not manage adults. But to run a special ed classroom takes a village--one you need to lead--and that takes the form of your classroom staff. I’ve dedicated this month to discuss how to train that staff and so far in this series, I’ve talked about setting up the classroom structure for them and addressed three of the most common roadblocks in training them. In this episode, I continue with how you can give meaningful feedback in the classroom when you have no time for one-on-one collaboration. 2:35 - Why giving feedback is such a critical training tool 4:23 - Why you don’t want to wait to give feedback to your staff 6:15 - My first tip for having meaningful feedback 8:35 - An easy way you can provide feedback 9:28 - A way I love to share positive feedback, in particular 11:13 - The golden ratio of positive-to-negative feedback and how to integrate it Grab the transcript, freebie and resource links at http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode133 Autism Classroom Resources' Free Resource Library... http://library.autismclassroomresources.com Want more information about the Special Educator Academy? SpecialEducatorAcademy.com Join the Free Facebook Group specialeducatorsconnection.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/autismclassroomresources/message | |||
| 09 Aug 2020 | 5 Reasons Why You Need Classroom Zoning Plans This Year | 00:16:18 | |
We know that the coming year is going to be different, in the fall of 2020. But whether you are teaching at a distance or teaching in the classroom, you will probably still be working with paraprofessionals as part of your classroom team. In today's episode, I've got tips for managing staff by setting expectations with a classroom zoning plan for all different situations you may find yourself in. And there are examples of zoning plans and more information at the blog post for this episode: autismclassroomresources.com/episode45 Autism Classroom Resources' Free Resource Library... http://library.autismclassroomresources.com Want more information about the Special Educator Academy? SpecialEducatorAcademy.com Join the Free Facebook Group specialeducatorsconnection.com | |||
| 13 Jun 2023 | 168. CORE Framework - Evidence-Based Practice and Research Alignments | 00:24:47 | |
Highly structured environments allow for teachers to implement evidence based practices in the special education classroom. As we know, implementing EBPs is key to helping students learn and thrive. That is why the CORE is designed around evidence based practices. The CORE contains elements and systems that when put in place, allow us to provide meaningful instruction that's individualized for our students while automating processes and systems in our classroom so we can focus more on our students. In this episode, I am diving into the different components of the CORE, how they are beneficial, and using evidence based practice with autism classrooms. If you’d like a deeper analysis of how we use the CORE as well as checklists and tools to help you implement it in your classroom, check out the Special Educator Academy. 01:57 - What elements and systems the CORE is made up of 02:51 - What the TIP is and why it’s helpful 04:17 - How to set up your classroom schedule and use it to help create your Zoning Plan 08:51 - The overall goal of the systems of the CORE 13:57 - Why we want to have systems that automate everyday activities 14:55 - How team collaboration helps us make decisions based on the students 17:48 - The importance of the physical organization of the classroom Grab the transcript and resource links at http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode168 Join the Autism Classroom Resources' Free Resource Library: https://autismclassroomresources.com/free Want more information about the Special Educator Academy? SpecialEducatorAcademy.com Join the Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/specialeducatorsconnection | |||
| 03 Oct 2021 | 3 Problems In the Classroom That You Can Fix With Your Zoning Plan | 00:05:39 | |
Some problems can arise that indicate an issue with your zoning plan. Luckily, like classroom schedules, zoning plans are one of the easiest things to troubleshoot. In this episode, I won’t speak about obvious issues. Instead, I talk about three subtle problems you and your staff might face that you can address by simply fixing your zoning plan. 1:22 - First issue that demonstrates a need to change your zoning plan 2:12 - How to fix issue #1 on the zoning plan 2:43 - Second problem that exposes a clear zoning plan issue 3:41 - Final problem and why zoning plans need to be a collaborative document Join us inside the Special Educators Academy for your 7 day free trial. Resources Grab the transcript, freebie and resource links at http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode95 Autism Classroom Resources' Free Resource Library... http://library.autismclassroomresources.com Want more information about the Special Educator Academy? SpecialEducatorAcademy.com Join the Free Facebook Group specialeducatorsconnection.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/autismclassroomresources/message | |||
| 26 Jun 2022 | How to Address Perseveration [From the Academy] | 00:21:59 | |
Students (and not just autistic ones) can get stuck on specific topics or items that they just can’t seem to let go. But these obsessions serve a purpose for the student. It’s your job to figure out what that is and how to handle it. In this episode, I take a look at perseverations, functions they can serve, and some strategies you can use to address them in your classroom. 2:06 - How to know when you have a student who perseverates 3:54 - Figuring out what function perseveration serves for the student 10:37 - Ways to handle obsession-based perseveration 14:13 - My favorite concrete way to set limits on perseveration 17:09 - How to handle object-based perseveration Grab the transcript, freebie and resource links at http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode21 Autism Classroom Resources' Free Resource Library... http://library.autismclassroomresources.com Want more information about the Special Educator Academy? SpecialEducatorAcademy.com Join the Free Facebook Group specialeducatorsconnection.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/autismclassroomresources/message | |||
| 10 Oct 2023 | 185. Errorless Teaching, Error Correction and Prompting in Instruction: Which Should You Use? | 00:10:17 | |
What are our choices when it comes to errors when working with our students? We know that there is no one approach that will work for all of our students with autism because each student is different. However, it may be helpful to have a default approach that we begin with and make adjustments as needed based on the student, their needs, and their performance. In this episode, I am sharing how to decide when to use errorless teaching or correct errors, how prompting fits into this, tips for using these approaches, and what action steps you can take to improve the consistency of handling errors in your classroom. 02:47 - What errorless teaching is, and examples of how it is used 04:40 - How to handle errors when you allow them to happen 06:18 - Options for what to do when students wouldn’t respond well to being told their answer is wrong 07:06 - The role of reinforcement in error correction Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode185 Resources:
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| 20 Sep 2020 | 3 Ways to Prevent Downtime in the Classroom | 00:18:49 | |
This episode focuses on 3 ways you can create routines and strategies in the classroom to support engagement in learning and reduce downtime. I'll start by talking about what downtime is. Because, no I don't think that teachers make a decision to have downtime in the classroom. They don't say, "Well it would be nice to take a little rest right now and let them do whatever they want." And then I'll share 3 ways that you can prevent downtime in your classroom that can lead to challenging behavior. Grab the transcript and pictures at autismclassroomresources.com/episode51 Autism Classroom Resources' Free Resource Library... http://library.autismclassroomresources.com Want more information about the Special Educator Academy? SpecialEducatorAcademy.com Join the Free Facebook Group specialeducatorsconnection.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/autismclassroomresources/message | |||
| 28 Mar 2023 | 157. 5 Strategies for Conflict Resolution When Handling Difficult Relationships in the Classroom | 00:19:30 | |
Working with the adults in your classroom is oftentimes more of a challenge than working with your students. Working as a team can be complicated because you likely did not hire them and you are not their boss, but you are evaluated on how well you work together to serve your students. Even with varying opinions and experiences, it’s so important to handle difficult relationships and conflict with respect. We want our team to work effectively and a major piece to working effectively is the ability to respectfully resolve conflicts. To help with this, I am sharing five strategies for conflict resolution to help you create more positive interactions with your staff. If you are struggling with conflict resolution, come check out the Special Educator Academy where we have some amazing resources to help you train classroom staff and build effective teams. 06:31 - How bringing helpful tools to teachers can be used as a preventative strategy for conflict resolution 09:01 - Why you should be finding out the story behind the staff on your team 11:59 - The importance of setting teachers and staff up for easy successes 13:28 - Why you should be acknowledging the positives, no matter how small 15:44 - What to do if you cannot resolve the problem Grab the transcript and resource links at http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode157 Join the Autism Classroom Resources' Free Resource Library: https://autismclassroomresources.com/free Want more information about the Special Educator Academy? SpecialEducatorAcademy.com Join the Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/specialeducatorsconnection | |||
| 19 Dec 2021 | Getting Started with Challenging Behavior in the Classroom | 00:20:19 | |
Teachers often ask me about how to handle challenging behavior from their students. It’s one the biggest hurdles in their classroom and a main cause of burnout. I’ve spent a good chunk of my career assessing, addressing, and researching challenging behavior in students. So in this episode, I discuss the research and principles underlying my approach and include some ideas and examples of what does and doesn’t work. 2:02 - Why appropriate student behavior must be taught, not expected 3:53 - The importance of separating the behavioral problem from the student in your mind 6:07 - Conditions that can affect challenging behavior in your student 8:32 - The main reason why problematic student behavior occurs in the first place 9:57 - How the function of challenging behavior is directly related to deficits in skills 12:21 - How to base your treatment on the behavior’s function 15:55 - Why you should be less concerned about the form the behavior takes than its purpose 16:51 - Summarizing the seven principles of handling challenging behavior Join us inside the Special Educators Academy for your 7 day free trial. Resources Grab the transcript, freebie and resource links at http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode6 Autism Classroom Resources' Free Resource Library... http://library.autismclassroomresources.com Want more information about the Special Educator Academy? SpecialEducatorAcademy.com Join the Free Facebook Group specialeducatorsconnection.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/autismclassroomresources/message | |||
| 30 Apr 2024 | 214. Building Solid Teacher Parent Relationships: From the Parent Perspective With Kelley Coleman | 00:58:22 | |
As special education teachers, we know how important it is to have solid teacher-parent relationships. Strong teacher-parent relationships help us best serve our students by creating a collaborative team approach that helps create a supportive environment for the students both at home and at school. But understanding how we as educators can develop these solid relationships can be challenging. That is why I am so grateful that Kelley Coleman is joining us today to provide us with some incredible insight from a parent’s perspective. Kelley Coleman is a feature film development executive turned author and advocate for parent caregivers and individuals with disabilities. Her book Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child: Your Guide to the Essential Systems, Services, and Supports draws upon over a decade of experience, including her own experience parenting a child with multiple disabilities. Kelley lives in Los Angeles with her husband, two boys, and her son’s trusty service dog. In this episode, Kelley shares her experience with ableism and what it means, what parents find important when meeting teachers, and how teachers can help foster a strong teacher-parent relationship. 02:56 - Kelley’s journey and experience parenting a child with multiple disabilities 11:12 - What ableism is and how teachers and parents can be respectful of a child’s privacy in terms of their disability 22:15 - What educators should know about meeting parents for the first time and what is really important to parents 25:05 - How both parents and schools can foster strong, positive teacher-parent relationships 35:05 - Why teachers and parents should be in ongoing communication throughout the school year, not just at IEP meetings Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode214 Resources:
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| 14 May 2024 | 216. Writing IEP Goals: 5 Things You Need to Ask | 00:17:08 | |
There are many things that we need to think about when writing IEP goals. We need to look at the present level of performance, curriculum goals, and parent input. However, there are other things we should consider when we write IEP goals, regardless of when we write them during the school year. When considering what a student’s goals should be, there are questions we should be asking. There, of course, are the standard questions - Is your goal measurable? Is it clear? And is it related to the present level of performance? But there are 5 additional questions I think are key to writing better goals for your students. In this episode, I am diving into what these 5 questions are and how asking them before writing a goal will make your life easier throughout the year. 03:10 - Why it’s important to ask if a goal has been written before 05:42 - What an enabling goal is 07:05 - The importance of looking at what skills a student will need in their next environment 08:45 - Why you should be considering how you will teach the skill 12:45 - How to write goals that allow you to accurately track and measure them Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode216 Resources:
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| 21 Mar 2023 | 156. Ways to Build the CORE Team for Collaboration in Special Education | 00:18:22 | |
There are a lot of differing opinions on how to do things best in the classroom. This can cause some challenges when collaborating and making sure all staff members are on the same page. Even with differing opinions, expectations, and experiences, collaboration in special education is so important so we can best serve our students. It is so important that we keep the focus on our students and student progress and not get derailed by our differences. I have five strategies that will promote collaboration in special education and help set you and your staff up for success and help to minimize the challenges and pushback by focusing on respect and collaboration within the team. I would love to see your classroom visions and hear about any frustrations or challenges you're facing! Send me a message on Instagram @autismclassroomresources and share your thoughts! 05:28 - Why having a classroom vision is so important and tips for creating one 10:27 - The importance of active listening and letting your staff know they are heard 11:32 - Why you should be using “I Statements” when making suggestions or corrections 12:53 - How keeping the focus on the students and goals helps staff to see that you are on their side 14:55 - Why asking your staff how you can help when there is a problem is more beneficial than just providing a solution Grab the transcript, freebie and resource links at http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode156 Autism Classroom Resources' Free Resource Library... http://library.autismclassroomresources.com Want more information about the Special Educator Academy? SpecialEducatorAcademy.com Join the Free Facebook Group specialeducatorsconnection.com | |||
| 02 Feb 2020 | Reinforcement: What It Is and How to Use It Effectively | 00:17:00 | |
Reinforcement is such a critical element for special education classrooms. Yet we don't spend much time talking about it. Reinforcement underlies most of our effective instructional strategies, but sometimes we leave teachers by just saying "reinforce him" without making sure everyone is on the same page about what that means. Highlights of Episode 25:
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| 07 Feb 2023 | 150. Creating Systems of Instruction Using Evidence-Based Practices | 00:16:56 | |
Using the CORE model of systems in your classroom can free up time to do more direct instruction, planning, and time for yourself. In order for these systems to help reduce stress and exhaustion, they must be set up ahead of time. One key thing to set up ahead of time are the systems of instruction we will use in our classroom. As special educators, we need to make sure that our systems of instruction are set up in a way that allows us to instruct in a predictable way that follows best practices. So today, we are talking about characteristics of strong instructional programs and why we should always use consistent methods of instruction. I’d love to hear what systems work for you! Come join us in the Special Educators Connection Facebook Group and share your favorite teaching methods! If you’re looking for more support with your systems of instruction, check out the Special Educator Academy! 02:02 - The 3 things to focus on for a strong instructional program 05:25 - The importance of repetition when learning something new 07:47- Why we should be using consistent methods of instruction and how having a written teaching plan helps with that 10:34 - Why we need to ensure we are setting up our programs to help students generalize their skills 14:13 - How checklists are beneficial in an instructional system Grab the transcript, freebie and resource links at http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode150 Autism Classroom Resources' Free Resource Library... http://library.autismclassroomresources.com Want more information about the Special Educator Academy? SpecialEducatorAcademy.com Join the Free Facebook Group specialeducatorsconnection.com | |||
| 17 Oct 2021 | 5 Ways to Prep Students to Avoid Challenging Behaviors | 00:13:48 | |
I’m guessing you don’t like to be hit or spit at by your students, right? Due to the time of year and the kind of year (or year and a half) we’ve had so far, we’re in the midst of some challenging classroom behavior. So today, I want to talk about ways we can actually help students avoid committing these problem behaviors in the first place. These won’t solve all the problems you’ll face, but by using these techniques you can narrow your focus and cut back on things that require a bigger approach. 2:00 - The benefit of practicing useful strategies before entering a difficult situation 3:06 - Transition warnings, one of the most common strategies used 4:35 - A strategy for students challenged by bigger environments 6:45 - How strategy #3 is similar to taking a field trip 8:31 - A strategy for students with focus issues or behavior related to automatic reinforcement 10:01 - The most common strategy for students with autism Join us inside the Special Educators Academy for your 7 day free trial. Resources Grab the transcript, freebie and resource links at http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode97 Autism Classroom Resources' Free Resource Library... http://library.autismclassroomresources.com Want more information about the Special Educator Academy? SpecialEducatorAcademy.com Join the Free Facebook Group specialeducatorsconnection.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/autismclassroomresources/message | |||
| 01 Dec 2019 | Are You Selecting the Right Replacement Behaviors? | 00:20:01 | |
In Episode 16 I am focusing on replacement behaviors. I'll share
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| 06 Sep 2020 | Cooking in the Classroom and in Distance Learning | 00:12:44 | |
I love cooking in the classroom. It's one of my favorite activities to use with younger students and with life skills students. One of the things I like is that students are motivated by it. Because who doesn't like to eat, right? Another is the number of skills you can build and teach with cooking. But what about cooking now, as I'm writing and recording this--in the middle of the pandemic? How do you cook in the classroom with virus precautions? Or how do you use cooking as a teaching strategy in distance learning? In this episode I've got tips that address just those questions. I've got tips about how to cook in the classroom during the pandemic as well as tips for how to incorporate cooking into distance learning. Grab the transcript and pictures at autismclassroomresources.com/episode49-Includes links to cooking activities in my store Want more information about the Special Educator Academy? SpecialEducatorAcademy.com Join the Free Facebook Group specialeducatorsconnection.com | |||
| 04 Sep 2022 | How to Make IEP Data Collection Work | 00:17:43 | |
Wouldn’t it be nice to have data collection work for you instead of against you? I hear from teachers all the time that data collection is one of the most difficult things to figure out. You get told to take it but not how. In this episode, I cover the three most important aspects of the data you collect and five things you can do to improve your data collection over the next few months. 1:45 - Three things your collected data must be 3:03 - How to write data-friendly goals 7:37 - How to make a data plan (and why it’s critical) 10:09 - Creating a data collection system for your classroom 12:27 - How to correctly analyze the data you’ve collected 14:25 - Using your data to write your next set of goals Grab the transcript, freebie and resource links at http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode22 Autism Classroom Resources' Free Resource Library... http://library.autismclassroomresources.com Want more information about the Special Educator Academy? SpecialEducatorAcademy.com Join the Free Facebook Group specialeducatorsconnection.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/autismclassroomresources/message | |||
| 01 Aug 2023 | 175. 5 Tips for a Successful Start Teaching Special Needs Students | 00:20:49 | |
What can you do in the first few weeks of school to help create a more smoothly operating classroom for teaching special needs students? I often talk about the importance of putting strategies and systems in place in order to ensure your classroom runs efficiently and implementing some very basic strategies in the first weeks of school can help set you, your staff, and your students up for success. The first few weeks of school are crucial for getting students used to your classroom and how things work. In this episode, I am sharing why you should be focusing on building relationships with students and staff, the importance of using visuals, how to prioritize tasks for each day, and why you should be reflecting at the end of the school day. 03:41 - How to build relationships with your students in the first few weeks of school 08:50 - Ways you can build relationships with your staff even with limited time alone with them 10:36 - Why you should be using more visuals than you actually need 12:08 - The importance of making a prioritized list of tasks for each day 16:12 - Why reflecting on what is working and what is not working is crucial in the first few weeks Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode175 Resources:
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| 02 May 2023 | 162. Coping Strategies for Teachers with Kelsey Sorenson | 00:41:55 | |
The past few years have been especially stressful and exhausting for teachers. Students still have not fully adjusted to being back in the classroom and we have been seeing more behaviors than we have in the past. That means that now more than ever, coping strategies and true self care are so crucial for teachers. In this episode, Kelsey Sorenson of Wife Teacher Mommy is joining me to talk all things self care. She is sharing actionable tips to help you balance all your different roles, how to conceptualize events in a way that will impact how you feel about them, and the upcoming Educate and Rejuvenate event. I’d love to hear what you are taking away from this episode! Join the Facebook group and share your favorite tips and takeaways! 06:59 - Tips for handling stress about things that are out of our control 13:22 - Kelsey’s take on how teachers can advocate for what they need 22:16 - Why self care isn’t selfish 23:16 - What self care is and what it looks like 29:15 - Suggestions for how teachers can spend their time this summer preparing for next school year while also taking a much needed break Grab the transcript and resource links at http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode162 Join the Autism Classroom Resources' Free Resource Library: https://autismclassroomresources.com/free Want more information about the Special Educator Academy? SpecialEducatorAcademy.com Join the Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/specialeducatorsconnection | |||
| 06 Jun 2023 | 167. Talking Data with Sasha Long from The Autism Helper | 00:34:32 | |
We know how important data collection in special education is but how can we make it work in actual classrooms? There are so many factors that play into our data collection and analysis systems that go beyond our control and can make it challenging for us and our paras to collect data. In this episode, I am joined by Sasha Long who is sharing recommendations for data collection, tips for beginning teachers, and a great perspective on the state of where we’re at in teaching. Sasha Long, BCBA, M.A., is the founder and president of The Autism Helper, Inc. She is a board certified behavior analyst and former special education teacher. Sasha shares strategies and best practices through her blog, podcast, membership, and online courses. Sasha travels internationally as a speaker and consultant providing individualized training and feedback to parents, educators, therapists and administrators in the world of autism. 02:28 - Why reinforcement is so important in making data work in the classroom 06:40 - Sasha’s tips for making data collection in the classroom easier 09:30 - Why we need to allow for flexibility in the way that data is collected by others 12:34 - Sasha’s best advice for beginning teachers setting up a data system 23:49 - The difference between behavior data and academic data 28:47 - Sasha’s reminder about data collection in the current state of teaching Grab the transcript and resource links at http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode167 Join the Autism Classroom Resources' Free Resource Library: https://autismclassroomresources.com/free Want more information about the Special Educator Academy? SpecialEducatorAcademy.com Join the Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/specialeducatorsconnection | |||
| 27 Nov 2022 | 143. Behavior FAQ: Provide Training for Families | 00:15:36 | |
How can parents, other caregivers, or service providers be trained in implementing behavioral support for autistic kids? And should you, as a teacher, facilitate it? I get asked these questions often when speaking about behavioral support in the classroom. In this episode, I answer these questions and give you specific ways to help students’ families handle their behavior. 3:52 - How you train others in managing behavior depends on this 5:34 - The variety of ways in which you can do this type of training for families 7:23 - My general rule for training families who are new to behavioral support training 8:42 - What to do to get parents on board once you know what works for the student 10:07 - What I recommend if you chose to make a visit to the student’s home 12:05 - What to do if parents can’t come to the school and you can’t visit their home Grab the transcript, freebie and resource links at http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode143 Autism Classroom Resources' Free Resource Library... http://library.autismclassroomresources.com Want more information about the Special Educator Academy? SpecialEducatorAcademy.com Join the Free Facebook Group specialeducatorsconnection.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/autismclassroomresources/message | |||
| 19 Jun 2022 | Visual Schedules and Autism Busting 5 Myths and Setting it Straight | 00:11:59 | |
The things I hear about visual schedules and autism always amaze me. I might hear some myths once or twice while others stick around for years. Some teachers don’t think they need to use them for their autistic students, but even some who do can have implicit biases that cause their visual schedules to not be as effective as they should. So in this episode, I want to set the record straight. If you’re a teacher or someone trying to help others who work with individuals on the spectrum, then these myth busters will help you see how visual schedules can aid your students with autism. 2:52 - Busting myth #1 about high-functioning students with autism 4:27 - The myth that scapegoats visual schedules for the way autistic students behave 5:49 - My counter to myth #3 about dependency on visual schedules 7:14 - The myth I see people embrace most often that drives me nuts 8:43 - Why visual schedules are more than just daily picture schedules Grab the transcript, freebie and resource links at http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode74 Autism Classroom Resources' Free Resource Library... http://library.autismclassroomresources.com Want more information about the Special Educator Academy? SpecialEducatorAcademy.com Join the Free Facebook Group specialeducatorsconnection.com | |||
| 04 Jun 2024 | 219. Getting Started With Challenging Behavior in the Classroom [Listener Favorite] | 00:20:31 | |
In this episode, I'm talking about the basic principles of behavior. These principles may be a review for some, but I think even behavior pros will find at least a kernel that they can use to help their team understand how behavior works (and how it doesn't). Sometimes it's unfathomable to those of us who do this all the time why others in the classroom or school just don't seem to get these ideas. To us, they may be basic principles that feel like water and air. But to others, they are the opposite of what they learned about behavior from their parenting, previous classroom teams, previous administrators or just previous experience with students. So I think they bear repeating a bit to make sure we are all on the same track. Show Notes: https://autismclassroomresources.com/episode6 Resources:
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| 19 Mar 2024 | 208. Strategies for Behavior: When They Can’t Have What They Want | 00:16:13 | |
What do you do when a student asks for something that they cannot have? Oftentimes, when our students request something and they are unable to have it, it can lead to behaviors. There are strategies for behavior we can utilize that can help our students learn that sometimes they cannot have what they ask for. When we are looking at strategies for behavior, there are some things I would do and things I would not do when a student asks for something they can’t have. We know that we cannot always get what we ask for, but how can we help our students to understand this as well? In this episode, I am sharing my top don’ts for when a student requests something they can’t have, as well as my top 4 strategies to help students understand that something they request may not be available. 05:41 - Why you should not remove their opportunities to make the request using their communication devices 07:23 - When you should give the student what they are asking for 08:21 - The importance of giving students lots of opportunities to practice this skill 10:13 - How to teach a student to wait for something instead of not having it at all 10:48 - Why you should use concrete signs when something isn’t available Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode208 Resources:
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| 24 Oct 2021 | The 3 Most Important Considerations in Choosing Replacement Behaviors | 00:12:23 | |
It’s that time of year when challenging student behavior starts cropping up and behavior plans get put to the test. When coming up with replacement behaviors, you can’t just rush your way through it and hope for the best, though. You need to carefully consider certain characteristics in the ones you choose. These three traits will make the difference in whether your plans work or not. So in this episode, I discuss more about replacement behaviors and making sure they’re effective in actually changing the way students conduct themselves in your class. 2:30 - A quick explanation for understanding the truth of replacement behaviors 3:31 - The secret sauce that makes replacement behaviors work effectively 4:29 - The 3 must-have characteristics of efficient replacement behavior 5:43 - An scenario where replacement behavior proves inefficient and fails 8:09 - Illustrating an effective and successful replacement behavior 9:36 - The real beauty of this kind of functional communication training Join us inside the Special Educators Academy for your 7 day free trial. Resources Grab the transcript, freebie and resource links at http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode98 Autism Classroom Resources' Free Resource Library... http://library.autismclassroomresources.com Want more information about the Special Educator Academy? SpecialEducatorAcademy.com Join the Free Facebook Group specialeducatorsconnection.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/autismclassroomresources/message | |||
| 13 Oct 2019 | How to Start a Functional Behavior Assessment | 00:22:04 | |
In today's episode, we'll be talking about step number 2 in the 5 step behavioral problem solving process--gathering all the information we need to begin to figure out why the behaviors are happening. I've talked a lot about the importance of basing our treatment on the function of the behavior not the form (but yes, I still felt the need to say it again). So, how do we figure that out? That's what we are starting on today. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/autismclassroomresources/message | |||
| 18 Jul 2023 | 173. What are the Special Education Professional Development Opportunities in the Academy? | 00:11:58 | |
Is it possible for your job as a special educator to be easier while your teaching is more effective? The simple answer is yes! I am so passionate about using my knowledge and experience to help other teachers thrive in their special education classroom with as little stress as possible. I created the Special Educator Academy to provide incredible educators with the support and confidence they need to bring joy back to their classroom. The Special Educator Academy is filled with courses, printables, trainings, resources, and more! There are workshops that you can request special education professional development from your school for completing and monthly training themes just for Academy members. Join me as we dive into all the amazing benefits of being an Academy member! 02:25 - What Lightning Trainings are 03:09 - How you can use Quick Win videos to learn new strategies as well as train your staff 05:18 - How we use SEA Paths to make getting exactly what you need easier and more user friendly 07:25 - What to expect with the monthly themes inside the Special Educator Academy 08:16 - How our loyalty program works and what perks you get for being a member Resources:
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| 22 Sep 2019 | Getting Started with Challenging Behavior in the Classroom | 00:20:31 | |
In Episode 6, I'm talking about the basic principles of behavior. These principles may be a review for some, but I think even behavior pros will find at least a kernel that they can use to help their team understand how behavior works (and how it doesn't). Sometimes it's unfathomable to those of us who do this all the time why others in the classroom or school just don't seem to get these ideas. To us they may be basic principles that feel like water and air. But to others, they are the opposite of what they learned about behavior from their parenting, previous classroom teams, previous administrators or just previous experience with students. So I think they bear repeating a bit to make sure we are all on the same track. Shownotes and Links https://autismclassroomresources.com/episode6 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/autismclassroomresources/message | |||
| 23 Aug 2020 | Three Tips to Tame the New Covid-19 Classroom Routines | 00:12:55 | |
At the beginning of the school year, it's always all about the classroom routines. But if you are back in the classroom in 2020, you probably have a few new Covid-19 classroom routines that are new to everybody. Adding any new routines in the classroom can throw off the rhythm of the best functioning team. And let's face it, there is enough going on in your head right now that anything you can begin to tame and rock the classroom organization is so worthwhile! In This Episode
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| 17 Jan 2021 | 3 Behavioral Complexities of Students with High Functioning ASD | 00:13:33 | |
In today’s episode, I’m going to talk about 3 behavioral complexities that these students with high functioning ASD present. I’m going to focus on the why of these behavioral challenges. Because when you understand the challenges that face students with autism, sometimes it becomes a little clearer. After all, behaviors that look like one thing (e.g., defiance or noncompliance) may really happen because of something else (e.g., difficulty understanding the direction or overwhelming anxiety). Grab the transcript and resource links at http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode65 Autism Classroom Resources' Free Resource Library... http://library.autismclassroomresources.com Want more information about the Special Educator Academy? SpecialEducatorAcademy.com Join the Free Facebook Group specialeducatorsconnection.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/autismclassroomresources/message | |||
| 06 Feb 2022 | 5 Myths About Life Skills | 00:15:57 | |
Today, I’m shifting from morning meeting to life skills in the special education classroom. Even if you think you know what the term “life skills” means, it doesn’t mean the same thing for everyone, including every parent and school system. Making that assumption can sometimes get you in trouble. But there are also some myths about life skills that need eliminating. So in this episode, I kick off a new series about teaching functional life skills and bust some of the myths that people have about them. 3:01 - Defining what functional means to me and what life skills are 5:02 - Tackling the first myth about life skills for autism that has developed over the years 6:52 - Another misconception that stems from the idea that programs must be “all or none” 9:01 - Busting the life skill myth I hear most often, especially in the autism community 10:48 - Why you shouldn’t wait until you notice a problem before you start teaching functional skills 12:01 - The biggest functional life skills myth of all and how my family plays into my perspective on it Join us inside the Special Educators Academy for your 7 day free trial. Resources Grab the transcript, freebie and resource links at http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode109 Autism Classroom Resources' Free Resource Library... http://library.autismclassroomresources.com Want more information about the Special Educator Academy? SpecialEducatorAcademy.com Join the Free Facebook Group specialeducatorsconnection.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/autismclassroomresources/message | |||
| 15 Aug 2021 | How to Set Up Your Systems for Special Ed Classroom Data Analysis | 00:16:02 | |
You’ve collected some classroom data, so now what? Leaving it sitting in a binder doesn’t help anybody; therefore, it’s critical that you set up systems for regular analysis. We take this data for legal reasons, to show progress, but most importantly, to troubleshoot any learning issues confronting our students. So in this episode, I discuss how to make analysis happen and the three elements to consider for developing systems that ensure the data gets analyzed and is practical for your classroom. 4:40 - The biggest takeaway from what little research exists on classroom data collection 6:14 - A tool that makes graphing your classroom data easier than ever 9:22 - How my ex-preschool’s strategy can help you fit this into everything else you have to do 10:52 - Two keys to adapting the preschool’s strategy to work for you 12:56 - Why paraprofessionals must get on-board with the analysis process Join us inside the Special Educators Academy for your 7 day free trial. Resources Grab the transcript, freebie and resource links at http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode88 Autism Classroom Resources' Free Resource Library... http://library.autismclassroomresources.com Want more information about the Special Educator Academy? SpecialEducatorAcademy.com Join the Free Facebook Group specialeducatorsconnection.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/autismclassroomresources/message | |||
| 06 Feb 2024 | 202. 5 Must Haves for Task Box Activities to Teach Independence | 00:17:21 | |
Task box activities are great for practicing independence and maintaining previously mastered skills. But how can we ensure our task boxes are set up to teach independence effectively? Not all task box activities are created equally - some might be great activities but would not work well in an independent work system. There are 5 key characteristics that task box activities must have if they are being used in an independent work system. Ensuring your task boxes meet all 5 of these characteristics sets your students up for success and allows them to truly practice working on their independence. In this episode, I am sharing why your tasks must be mastered, the need for a clear beginning and end, excluding extra pieces, why task components must be organized, and why tasks should remain assembled. 03:00 - Why tasks in independent work systems must be previously mastered 08:07 - The importance of tasks having a clear beginning and end 09:07 - Why including extra pieces in task boxes can cause confusion 10:21 - How organizing materials can be helpful for students completing task box activities 11:56 - Why students should leave a completed task intact when they turn it in Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode202 Resources:
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| 16 May 2023 | 164. What Are the Functions of Communication (and Why Are They Important) | 00:24:36 | |
There are so many ways and reasons we use communication. Helping our students communicate effectively and expand the ways in which they are communicating is key. It’s important that we work on why a student is communicating and what they are trying to say rather than focusing on how they communicate it. In this episode, I'm talking about why the functions of communication are important, what different functions of communication are, and how we can help our students with these different communicative functions. I’ve gotten so many requests to cover communication and language and I am so happy to share this episode with you! If you have topics you’d like to hear covered on the podcast, please send me an email at chris@autismclassroomresources.com. I would love to hear from you! 01:46 - What communication functions are and why we care about them 04:01 - The difference between intentional communication and unintentional communication 07:26 - A look at communication functions for regulation 11:58 - Social interaction functions and how to help teach our students these functions Grab the transcript and resource links at http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode164 Join the Autism Classroom Resources' Free Resource Library: https://autismclassroomresources.com/free Want more information about the Special Educator Academy? SpecialEducatorAcademy.com Join the Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/specialeducatorsconnection | |||
| 12 Dec 2021 | Teacher Tired? How to Use Break to Prevent Burnout | 00:13:08 | |
People on the outside may think our classrooms have gone back to pre-pandemic normal. But we know that’s not true. Last year may have presented different problems for teachers, but some of those problems still exist. I recorded today’s show last December, hoping that we wouldn’t have to face the same issues a year later. Yet, many of you are still understaffed, tired, feeling compassion fatigue, and have families in crisis. In this re-released episode, I talk about lessons I’ve learned from highly stressful, personal situations in hopes of giving you ideas to take care of yourself better. 5:52 - The biggest thing that prevented me from burning out 7:26 - How I put it into practice when my mother’s health started declining 8:05 - Ideas for how to implement this burnout-proof strategy in your classroom 9:15 - How a supportive community helps you avoid burnout 11:05 - What you absolutely must do for yourself to overcome teacher tiredness Join us inside the Special Educators Academy for your 7 day free trial. Resources Grab the transcript, freebie and resource links at http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode63 Autism Classroom Resources' Free Resource Library... http://library.autismclassroomresources.com Want more information about the Special Educator Academy? SpecialEducatorAcademy.com Join the Free Facebook Group specialeducatorsconnection.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/autismclassroomresources/message | |||
| 16 Aug 2020 | Three Tips for Special Educators Working with Families in Distance Ed | 00:17:18 | |
Struggling with distance learning in special ed? The way to make it work lies with strong collaboration and coordination with families. Grab 3 big, meaty tips in this episode for effectively working with families in distance learning to make the year a success. Highlights of Episode 46
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| 12 Dec 2023 | 194. How We Can Effectively Use Social Stories Free Download | 00:23:37 | |
Social stories can be an incredible tool for helping students with autism, but there are elements to consider when writing social stories to make them the most effective they can be. They may not be effective for all students or for all skills and situations, but there is research supporting the effectiveness of social stories. In this episode, I am sharing how to apply the research behind social stories, when social stories might be most successful, and how to write social stories in the most effective manner. If you are looking for a way to get started with social stories without starting from scratch, be sure to check out the behavioral toolkits that include social stories and visuals to help your students. You can also grab the social stories free downloads for winter break and following teacher directions. 01:43 - What the research says about the effectiveness of social stories 03:54 - Examples of situations that social stories may work well for 05:08 - The four steps in implementing social stories 11:08 - The importance of the language used in the social story 15:20 - An example of how to create an effective social story 21:18 - Be sure to grab your social stories free downloads for winter break and following teacher directions. Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode194 Resources: | |||
| 20 Mar 2022 | The Biggest Mistakes I See in Independent Work Stations | 00:18:53 | |
When implemented correctly, independent work systems are amazing! It drives me crazy when people reduce them to busy work, because every single element within an independent work system exists for a reason. In this episode, I talk about the most common mistakes I see with these systems in classrooms and how you can avoid them so that your students can develop independence as quickly as possible. 3:21 - Why “program slippage” happens to both new and highly experienced classroom staff 5:29 - The students who still needed a place to finish 9:05 - The importance of a clear start and end to independent work tasks 9:56 - A certain kind of task I often see included that shouldn’t be 11:53 - Don’t make this mistake, especially with young kids 14:19 - A smart student who still needed this motivator to complete his work 17:26 - A useful tip to help you catch program slippage quickly Grab the transcript, freebie and resource links at http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode115 Autism Classroom Resources' Free Resource Library... http://library.autismclassroomresources.com Want more information about the Special Educator Academy? http://SpecialEducatorAcademy.com Join the Free Facebook Group http://specialeducatorsconnection.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/autismclassroomresources/message | |||
| 21 Feb 2021 | How Social Problem Solving and Social Skills Deficits in Autism Impact Behavior | 00:11:54 | |
In this episode, I'm talking about how deficits in social problem solving puts our students at risk for negative behavior. I will also talk about why we need to look at social skills and social problem solving as part of our functional behavior assessment. And why we need to incorporate social problem solving instruction into our students' curriculum to prevent challenging behavioral issues. Finally, I've got a free tool that to download in the post for this episode that can help to remind them of some social problem solving strategies. Links: Grab the transcript, free download and resource links at http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode69 Autism Classroom Resources' Free Resource Library... http://library.autismclassroomresources.com Want more information about the Special Educator Academy? SpecialEducatorAcademy.com Free Preventing Behavior Webinar https://library.autismclassroomresources.com/preventing-challenging-behavior-webinar-landing/ Join the Free Facebook Group specialeducatorsconnection.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/autismclassroomresources/message | |||
| 18 Oct 2020 | 3 Reasons You Need to be Using Mini Schedules in your Special Ed Classroom | 00:13:47 | |
We all know how important visuals are for students in special education. When we think visuals we sometimes think daily schedule as the default. But for some students, mini-schedules (or task analysis schedules) are even more important for independence. In this week’s episode I talk about 3 reasons why mini-schedules can improve your classroom and your students’ learning. And there's a free mini-schedule to get started. Highlights of Episode 55
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| 15 Aug 2023 | 177. My 5 Best Tips for Using Visual Supports to the Max | 00:19:15 | |
We all use visual supports in our everyday lives, we just don’t realize that’s what we’re doing. Visual supports tell us where to sit at a concert or what rooms we aren’t allowed in at a restaurant. Using visual supports in your special education classroom helps your students understand expectations in the classroom like they help us understand expectations in the community. There are ways that you can use visual supports in your classroom to make the most impact. In today’s episode, I am sharing the importance of using visual schedules, why you should have behavior-related visuals around the room, and how to keep your room and visuals organized. 01:57 - Why you need to have your visual schedules in place and why you should have a backup 04:26 - What questions to ask yourself to determine where in your classroom you need more visual supports 07:56 - How I use a variety of behaviorally related visuals around the room 09:23 - Why you should have cubbies, bookshelves, and cabinets labeled 11:58 - My tips for storing visuals in an organized fashion Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode177 Resources:
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| 12 Mar 2024 | 207. Replacement Behavior Strategies: Defining a Break to Make It Effective | 00:18:08 | |
Asking for a break is a great replacement behavior for students trying to escape a certain situation. However, not all breaks are going to be effective for every student. Truly understanding the function of a student's behavior and what they are trying to escape from is key to understanding what an effective break would be for that student. When looking at replacement behavior strategies and determining what your student would benefit from in terms of a break, it is important to remember that a break is not a timeout. There are several factors that go into an effective break for your students and each student is going to have different preferences. In this episode, I am breaking down what to consider when determining break options for your students. 06:12 - The importance of recognizing that a break is not a timeout 10:00 - Why it is not necessary to have a specific area for breaks 11:27 - Examples of how a break may look with or without other people with the student 12:50 - How offering choices can work when students ask for a break 13:54 - Ways that breaks can offer an opportunity for emotional regulation Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode207 Resources:
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| 16 Feb 2020 | How to Make Positive Reinforcement Work in the Classroom | 00:22:12 | |
In Episode 27, I am talking about making positive reinforcement systems to use positive reinforcement in the classroom. If you have listened or read the blog at any point, you know I love a good system. Systems make the classroom run with much less thought and decision making throughout the day. And that allows us to focus on the actual instruction we need to do.
So today I’ve got some guidelines for using reinforcement in the classroom and 3 ways to do it that are actually do-able for you. Plus I've got some tips on how to get everyone on the team on board.
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| 07 Aug 2022 | 131. The Nuts & Bolts of Leading Your Classroom Team | 00:15:26 | |
Teachers struggle a LOT with building and leading their classroom team. I want to structure this month’s podcasts around helping you do both because even if you’re just out of school and surrounded by paraprofessionals with three times as much experience, you need to take the lead. So today, I start with a discussion of the nuts and bolts of building the structure with a classroom staff so they can work as a team. 1:48 - Why leadership isn’t some big, scary thing 3:55 - An overview of the first part of the structure you’ll need: the classroom zoning plan 6:20 - What a zoning plan doesn’t include and the key to making it work 8:00 - The purpose of the lesson plan and setting up the vision for your classroom 10:50 - What to keep in mind as you build the classroom structure with your staff Grab the transcript, freebie and resource links at http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode131 Autism Classroom Resources' Free Resource Library... http://library.autismclassroomresources.com Want more information about the Special Educator Academy? SpecialEducatorAcademy.com Join the Free Facebook Group specialeducatorsconnection.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/autismclassroomresources/message | |||
| 26 Apr 2020 | Supporting Instruction at Home in Special Distance Education | 00:18:16 | |
As school closures continue, we all need to find manageable ways to support instruction at home for our students in special education. I can feel and hear the stress weighing on families and educators the longer this goes on, particularly for students in special education. Fitting instruction into their day at home can be tough. Especially since many parents are working from home and others are still working outside the home. This is a long time to be trying to balance everything. So to me, one of the most natural ways for families to teach and assure that students don’t lose their skills is to fold the skills into natural activities we would do at home. I’ve heard from many of you, as well, that some of our students are not really enthused about having school work at home. Some engage in challenging behavior when presented with new material. Integrating naturalistic instruction into the day may help to get around that issue as well. Highlights of Ideas for Instruction at Home
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| 27 Mar 2022 | Frequently Asked Questions About Independent Work Stations | 00:15:29 | |
Today marks the completion of my podcast episode series on independent work systems! Over the last few weeks, I’ve talked about why we use these systems in the classroom as well as critical elements and frequently made mistakes in implementing them. In this episode, I wrap it up by discussing some of the most common questions I get about these independent work systems and some of the things educators struggle with when setting them up. 1:58 - What do you do if a student never finishes the work? 5:53 - How do you get your staff to stop talking when prompting students? 8:15 - Does a student need to have their own independent work system? 11:26 - What if a student doesn’t yet have any skills independently to practice in the system? Grab the transcript, freebie and resource links at http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode116 Autism Classroom Resources' Free Resource Library... http://library.autismclassroomresources.com Want more information about the Special Educator Academy? SpecialEducatorAcademy.com Join the Free Facebook Group specialeducatorsconnection.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/autismclassroomresources/message | |||
| 22 Dec 2019 | How to Verify Your FBA Hypotheses with Behavior Tracking | 00:20:41 | |
So today I want to talk about our last step, which is implementing and monitoring our plan. It's important to remember that this process really uses the scientific method in the method that we're using, in a naturalistic assessment which is what we've been talking about, is going to involve implementing it, monitoring it, and verifying your hypotheses based on your interventions. And I think that verifying it with your implementation is probably one of the strongest ways to show whether or not your assessment was accurate or go back and problem solve and that process is going to be very important. So that's what I'm going to talk about today are the 3 steps that go into that process. LINKS, EXAMPLES and SHOW NOTES autismclassroomresources.com/episode19 Behavior Data Sheets on TPT https://acrlinks.com/2Z89XzI Behavior Data Sheets in Autism Classroom Resources Store https://acrlinks.com/2Q6xzAr Want to know more about the Special Educator Academy and the Behavioral Problem Solving Course? Go to specialeducatoracademy.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/autismclassroomresources/message | |||
| 10 Jul 2022 | How Can the Special Educator Academy Make Your Life Easier? | 00:15:46 | |
How was the Special Educator Academy born? One of my biggest dreams has always been to create a place where special educators could come together and learn from each other. And Facebook, while great for connecting, wasn’t going to cut it. In this episode, I reveal how I came up with the idea for the academy, what if offers to educators like you, commonly asked questions about it, and how you can make use of it (even if you think you don’t have time). 00:56 - What it was like to work as a school consultant pre-Internet 4:38 - How the academy has changed over time to make it easier to find answers to your questions 7:00 - An area the academy covers that I know is always in need 9:03 - How the academy is designed to used in very small doses of time and still be worth it 12:09 - What the academy is intended to be Grab the transcript, freebie and resource links at http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode127 Autism Classroom Resources' Free Resource Library... http://library.autismclassroomresources.com Want more information about the Special Educator Academy? SpecialEducatorAcademy.com Join the Free Facebook Group specialeducatorsconnection.com | |||
| 28 Feb 2023 | 153. 4 Tools for Implementing Training for Paraprofessionals in Special Education Easily | 00:12:14 | |
Finding the right tools for effectively training paraprofessionals can be time consuming and challenging. I know how valuable your time is and how crucial it is to have your staff properly trained so I am sharing some of my favorite resources to help you provide training for paraprofessionals in special education. As a special educator, you know how important it is for your paras to know the “why” behind doing what they do. Providing them with resources to learn why things are done frees up more of your direct training time to train them on how things are done. In this episode, I am sharing four different resources that you can use as training for paraprofessionals in your special education classroom. Have you found other resources that I didn’t mention for training your staff? If so, I’d love to hear what you use! Send me a DM on Instagram @autismclassroomresources! If you’re looking for more support in training your paraprofessionals, grab your 7 day trial of the Special Educator Academy! 02:23 - How to use my free webinars to train your paraprofessionals 05:43 - How using the Affirm Modules can help your paraprofessionals gain a better understanding of your classroom and strategies 08:12 - What resources are available through the IRIS Center at Vanderbilt Peabody education department at Vanderbilt University 10:34 - Why the Special Educator Academy is an amazing resource to help you train your paraprofessionals Grab the transcript, freebie and resource links at http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode153 Autism Classroom Resources' Free Resource Library... http://library.autismclassroomresources.com Want more information about the Special Educator Academy? SpecialEducatorAcademy.com Join the Free Facebook Group specialeducatorsconnection.com | |||
| 17 May 2020 | 10 Things Special Educators Should Share About Their Experience | 00:22:15 | |
Have you ever had a family who questioned your experience? If you are a teacher or related service provider, especially if you have been doing this for a bit, you probably have. Think about it. You go to the dr. An expert in their field. You see diplomas and certificates on their wall, right? Where do you see that in a classroom? How is a parent to know what your qualifications are? Or how to assess your skills? We are talking about parents who are entrusting their child’s care and educational future to you. That sounds grand and dramatic, but it is true. Because of that building a relationship with the family is incredibly important. But that can only happen when there is trust...and you can start to build that trust by being ready and willing to answer questions about your background and experience. So today I want to give you a framework to prepare to talk about these things. You can use this in the context of thinking about IEPs and getting to know new families for next year. Or maybe you are interviewing for new jobs for next year. The same information is going to be helpful to an administrator interviewing you. Nothing makes an admin more confident about an interviewee’s skills than them being prepared to share specific information with them about their past experience and training. Find transcript, a free checklist, notes and links at http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode38 Grab your free portfolio checklist in the Free Resource Library: http://library.autismclassroomresources.com Want more information about the membership and our workshops on writing IEP goals? SpecialEducatorAcademy.com Join the Free Facebook Group specialeducatorsconnection.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/autismclassroomresources/message | |||
| 20 Feb 2024 | 204. Teaching Students to Work Independently: 5 Ways to Stretch Their Skills | 00:13:25 | |
How do we advance independent work systems once our students know how to complete it on their own? The goal of independent work systems is to help students build independence. In order to help our students learn to work independently, it is crucial that we know how to adjust the work system when necessary to bump up the level of independence needed to complete it. Using independent work systems isn’t meant to be just a way to get students to complete tasks independently within the system. We want students to increase their ability to work independently so they can be more independent in other situations in the classroom, as well as in a work environment as they get older. In this episode, I’m sharing 5 ways that we can change our independent work systems to fit our more independent students and to build their skills as they become more independent. 03:49 - How moving the task boxes away from our students’ tables helps develop independence 07:16 - Why we may want to start leaving materials out of the system 08:43 - How using a “raise your hand” visual can be helpful for students who have a tendency to not do their work carefully 09:21 - Ideas for how to help students become more independent in the work system using lists 09:53 - How to expand the work system and move beyond boxes to help students use them in different environments Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode204 Resources:
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| 09 Feb 2020 | The Truth About Reinforcement in the Classroom | 00:15:45 | |
In this episode I'm busting 5 common myths about reinforcers and reinforcement. It's amazing how much misinformation is out there about the use of reinforcement in the classroom. Whether it's that reinforcement makes students dependent on it or this student doesn't have a reinforcer, I'm sharing the facts and the reasons why reinforcement is the fundamental underpinning of so much of our instruction. Show notes, transcript and more: https://autismclassroomresources.com/episode26 Want more information about our membership, Special Educator Academy? https://specialeducatoracademy.com Join the free Facebook Group at https://specialeducatorconnection Join the Free Resource Library at https://autismclassroomresources.com/community --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/autismclassroomresources/message | |||
| 28 Aug 2022 | 134. Troubleshooting When Classroom Staff Aren’t Performing As You Would Like | 00:12:33 | |
As a leader of the classroom, you’ve done everything you needed to do to set up your staff for success. You’ve created the zoning plan, trained them, and provided feedback to them (and received feedback in kind). But what do you do when things still aren’t going well with the staff? That’s the really hard question I tackle in today’s episode, so buckle in! 1:57 - What to do if you have concerns about student safety due to a staff member’s behavior 4:13 - The mindset you must have in order to lead classroom staff effectively 6:15 - Where to start when someone on your staff isn’t performing as planned 7:25 - How to address a problem you see with anyone on the classroom staff 10:03 - What to do if the staff member’s issue keeps repeating itself Grab the transcript, freebie and resource links at http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode134 Autism Classroom Resources' Free Resource Library... http://library.autismclassroomresources.com Want more information about the Special Educator Academy? SpecialEducatorAcademy.com Join the Free Facebook Group specialeducatorsconnection.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/autismclassroomresources/message | |||
| 12 Jul 2020 | Welcome to Designing and Choreographing Your Classroom for Engagement | 00:17:37 | |
We are kicking off a a series all about setting up your special education classroom to maximize the engagement of your students. I'm super pumped about this series because it's one of my favorite topics. hint: I used to feel like I set up classrooms for a living. So come along and find out why i'm excited about it, what it's about, and get started. *And I know that this fall (2020) is going to be different so I'll be giving tips and strategies that will help whether your classroom is virtual or bricks and mortar. Find the Building Classroom Teams at https://autismclassroomresources.com/episode1 Find transcript, notes and links at http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode41 Want more information about the Special Educator Academy? SpecialEducatorAcademy.com Join the Free Facebook Group specialeducatorsconnection.com | |||
| 29 May 2022 | What Do I Do When the Behavior Plan Isn’t Working? | 00:18:10 | |
I want to veer off track a little today. I’ve dedicated this month to discuss the relationship between communication and behavior. But in this episode, I talk about what happens when you put your amazing behavior plan in place... and it still doesn’t work, despite your best efforts. What do you do then? Tune in to find out my step-by-step process! 1:36 - How to know if, how, when, and where behavior has actually changed 6:14 - Discovering if your behavior strategies are being implemented correctly 8:10 - Another common thing you might discover by talking with your staff 8:59 - Have you given the plan implementation enough time to work? If so, consider these questions 10:34 - What to do if problem behavior hasn’t decreased despite demonstrations of replacement behavior from the student 12:06 - When all else fails (a.k.a. going back to the drawing board) 13:56 - An important reminder about the FBA process (especially if you need some consolation) Grab the transcript, freebie and resource links at http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode125 Autism Classroom Resources' Free Resource Library... http://library.autismclassroomresources.com Want more information about the Special Educator Academy? SpecialEducatorAcademy.com Join the Free Facebook Group specialeducatorsconnection.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/autismclassroomresources/message | |||
| 10 Apr 2022 | 5 Ways to Make Naturalistic Instruction Easier | 00:17:38 | |
What is naturalistic instruction? In today’s episode, I talk about what it is and how implementing it in a classroom setting can be a little tricky. I also give you a few strategies, along with other tips, to help make it easier for you to use this type of instruction and still make an impact for your students. 2:06 - Reiterating an important point I made about applied behavior analysis in the previous episode 3:28 - Defining what naturalistic instruction is 5:37 - The principles of naturalistic intervention 7:06 - An example of incidental teaching to give you an idea of a naturalistic strategy 9:16 - Another thing that’s tough about naturalistic instruction in the classroom 11: 23 - Some tips and resources to boost naturalistic instruction success Grab the transcript, freebie and resource links at http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode118 Autism Classroom Resources' Free Resource Library... http://library.autismclassroomresources.com Want more information about the Special Educator Academy? SpecialEducatorAcademy.com Join the Free Facebook Group specialeducatorsconnection.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/autismclassroomresources/message | |||
| 19 Dec 2023 | 195. From the SEA: Coping Skills for Teachers - Why You Need to Take a Break | 00:13:13 | |
As most of us are entering winter break, it is the perfect time for a little teacher self-care reminder. We hear a lot about self-care and coping skills for teachers, but as teachers, we often think that if we take a break, we will fall behind. The truth is that taking breaks actually makes you a better special education teacher! In this episode, I am giving you a sneak peek at an episode from the private podcast inside the Special Educator Academy. I am sharing five reasons you should be taking a break (without feeling guilty!) over winter break. I’d love to hear why you’re taking a break. Send me a DM on Instagram @autismclassroomresources, and let me know how you are recharging over winter break. 05:01 - Why you should be taking time to focus on what’s truly important 06:25 - How scheduled breaks help you recharge 07:28 - Why stepping away from work allows you to keep things in perspective 08:30 - How taking a break promotes creativity (and why you need creativity as a special education teacher!) 10:30 - Why taking breaks is key to preventing burnout Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode195 Resources:
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| 23 May 2023 | 165. 8 Ways to Support Communication with Students Using Augmentative Communication | 00:18:15 | |
As special educators, it is so important to help our students expand their functions of communication and enhance their communication skills. It is especially important for our students who use any kind of augmentative communication that we help them to build their communication skills. In this episode, I am sharing 8 things you can do to help support communication within your classroom, particularly if you’re working with students who use augmentative communication, including the importance of core vocabulary, why we want to combine communication activities, and providing the “Goldilocks” of communication. If you are looking for more ways to ramp up your communication instruction for the coming year, join me inside the Special Educator Academy! There is a whole set of resources for communication and so many more topics that I know will help take your teaching to the next level! I can’t wait to see you inside! 03:13 - Why we need to focus on the function of communication rather than the form of communication 04:40 - What core vocabulary is and why it’s important when building students’ communication skills 08:31 - Why we should start with requesting but then move on 09:14 - The importance of creating communication opportunities throughout the day 10:36 - Why students need the opportunities to practice combining communication activities 11:36 - How to model for students using their tools of communication 12:46 - The benefits of having repeated practice of communication activities for students 14:42 - What the “Goldilocks of communication” is and why it’s crucial in helping students build their communication skills Grab the transcript and resource links at http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode165 Join the Autism Classroom Resources' Free Resource Library: https://autismclassroomresources.com/free Want more information about the Special Educator Academy? SpecialEducatorAcademy.com Join the Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/specialeducatorsconnection | |||
| 15 May 2022 | Why Functional Communication Training Is More Than Just “Use Your Words” | 00:18:03 | |
Instructing small kids to “use their words” to replace problematic behavior with communication skills might be enough. But for your students who’ve built up habits around their challenging behavior, it’s not so easy. It takes some thought and planning to make it work. In this episode, I talk about functional communication training and how this process of teaching communication skills as a replacement to challenging behavior can be hugely effective and work really well in the classroom... when done right. 3:47 - The first step in functional communication training 4:41 - The single biggest decision you’ll make in your FC training 7:28 - Some guidelines to help you be efficient with step two of the process 10:57 - How I would approach implementing FCT in the classroom 13:08 - The keys to making functional communication training stick for the student Grab the transcript, freebie and resource links at http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode123 Autism Classroom Resources' Free Resource Library... http://library.autismclassroomresources.com Want more information about the Special Educator Academy? SpecialEducatorAcademy.com Join the Free Facebook Group specialeducatorsconnection.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/autismclassroomresources/message | |||
| 26 Dec 2021 | How Can Special Educators Advocate For Their Needs? 3 Tips to be Effective | 00:20:03 | |
Rolling staff shortages. Revolving substitute teachers. Understaffed classrooms. These are the problems I hear about from many of you on social media and through the academy. I recorded today’s episode last year in the midst of the pandemic. But as we’ve gone through 2021, the importance of special educators advocating for their needs has become even more apparent. It’s clear that we need to make our voices heard and do so in a productive way. So in this episode, I discuss three strategies you can use to advocate for yourself in an assertive but not argumentative way. 3:19 - Four reasons why teachers might avoid asking for help 9:09 - A simple-sounding strategy that can have complexities beyond the surface 10:52 - The most successful method for advocating for any type of classroom assistance 14:52 - A tip I frequently recommend when you don’t know how to address a problem 17:03 - The #1 element that underlies all three strategies Join us inside the Special Educators Academy for your 7 day free trial. Resources Grab the transcript, freebie and resource links at http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode52 Autism Classroom Resources' Free Resource Library... http://library.autismclassroomresources.com Want more information about the Special Educator Academy? SpecialEducatorAcademy.com Join the Free Facebook Group specialeducatorsconnection.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/autismclassroomresources/message | |||
| 24 Nov 2019 | Prevention Strategies to Rock Your Behavior Plans | 00:17:27 | |
In this episode, Episode 15, I address the preventive components part of the plan. I'll give you some examples. And I'll talk about why they are important to both offset setting events and to help our students cope better with potential triggers in their environment. In this episode
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| 11 Sep 2022 | How to Set Up Data Collection Systems for Your Autism Classroom | 00:14:29 | |
When it comes to data collection, there’s no one-size-fits-all, and it involves way more than just finding the right datasheet. You have to ensure you build a system with the right data, not more data. So today is all about focusing on data systems. In this episode, I walk you through how to get started and what you need to consider when creating your systems for instructional data collection. 3:14 - The question I get asked a LOT about data collection and why there’s no real answer 4:48 - Why quality over quantity matters when collecting data 6:06 - Two things you must be aware of when you’re collecting data 7:52 - How to get started on building a strategy for data collection 11:04 - Why you need to integrate your data plan with your zoning plan and what to look for afterward 12:41 - The final key about data collection systems I must reveal Grab the transcript, freebie and resource links at http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode87 Autism Classroom Resources' Free Resource Library... http://library.autismclassroomresources.com Want more information about the Special Educator Academy? SpecialEducatorAcademy.com Join the Free Facebook Group specialeducatorsconnection.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/autismclassroomresources/message | |||
| 21 Nov 2021 | Visuals to Save Your Sanity During the Holidays | 00:14:36 | |
With Thanksgiving fast approaching, so many teachers are still not settled into any type of normalcy. You’re teaching in what I like to call a triage classroom: a bare-bones or revolving door staff. In this episode, I want to discuss how to survive and thrive in the holiday season. I go over some basics that might have fallen by the wayside but need to come back into play as you gear up for the end of the year. * This page contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases and will be awarded a small commission at no extra cost to you in the event of a sale. * 5:58 - A visual that helps keep things calm when routines and schedules get turned upside down 7:40 - A visual to help when new situations and expectations crop up 9:18 - A visual to help remind students how to behave in situations 10:05 - A visual to let students know the length of a special activity 11:11 - A visual to have around for struggling students when you’re not around Join us inside the Special Educators Academy for your 7 day free trial. Resources Grab the transcript, freebie and resource links at http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode102 Autism Classroom Resources' Free Resource Library... http://library.autismclassroomresources.com Want more information about the Special Educator Academy? SpecialEducatorAcademy.com Join the Free Facebook Group specialeducatorsconnection.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/autismclassroomresources/message | |||
| 09 Jan 2022 | Skills to Target During Morning Meeting for Younger & Older Students | 00:15:33 | |
Circle time or morning meeting? While what we call it depends on the age of the students, the need to effectively teach skills during this time is still the same. So in this episode, I discuss the importance of targeting both curriculum skills and individual goals for various age groups, as well as the kind of skills to teach. 2:26 - Why circle time/morning meeting is a good time to address curriculum goals 3:08 - Five common areas to consider regarding general goals of morning meeting for the group 4:07 - The three different types of instruction I use for daily scheduled activities 6:02 - Discussing specific skill targets to meet in group instruction 8:35 - Ways to implement social skills for younger and older students 12:10 - Ways to implement communication language and learning readiness skills for all age groups Join us inside the Special Educators Academy for your 7 day free trial. Resources Grab the transcript, freebie and resource links at http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode105 Autism Classroom Resources' Free Resource Library... http://library.autismclassroomresources.com Want more information about the Special Educator Academy? SpecialEducatorAcademy.com Join the Free Facebook Group specialeducatorsconnection.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/autismclassroomresources/message | |||
| 05 Sep 2021 | 3 More Behaviors You Can Fix With the Classroom Design | 00:05:36 | |
Last week I discussed a couple of behavior problems you might face with your students in the classroom and how to solve them. Not a chance that those were the only ones, right? Ha! So I’m back this week to talk about even more behavioral issues that indicate a need to fix your classroom’s physical design. Once again, I quickly reveal the problem then give some solutions that should help you reduce or eliminate the issue. 1:14 - Why your students might be climbing the furniture 1:52 - A few quick tips to prevent any further furniture climbing 2:28 - A crucial step you need to put in place that goes beyond preventative measures 3:16 - How NOT to resolve this student behavioral problem 3:34 - Three solutions to help you protect materials for classroom use Join us inside the Special Educators Academy for your 7 day free trial. Resources Grab the transcript, freebie and resource links at http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode91 Autism Classroom Resources' Free Resource Library... http://library.autismclassroomresources.com Want more information about the Special Educator Academy? SpecialEducatorAcademy.com Join the Free Facebook Group specialeducatorsconnection.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/autismclassroomresources/message | |||
| 24 Jul 2022 | 129. 3 Tips for Successful Inclusion of Students with ASD in General Ed | 00:14:47 | |
How can autistic students be successful and make the most progress in a general education setting? Whether they’re spending time in a specialist class like music or art or a full day in general education, there are some core things you can do to make sure the core program still works for them. In the first episode of this two-part series, I reveal some of the structure and support you can provide for students with ASD in larger environments. 3:45 - The first step in planning successful inclusion for a special needs student 4:53 - An example of how the first step can play out with a student 7:33 - Effectively communicate your goals to the staff 8:58 - A really good strategy for identifying primary goals and sharing them with others 10:14 - Don’t forget about these (I’ve seen so many general ed classrooms that don’t have them) Grab the transcript, freebie and resource links at http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode129 Autism Classroom Resources' Free Resource Library... http://library.autismclassroomresources.com Want more information about the Special Educator Academy? SpecialEducatorAcademy.com Join the Free Facebook Group specialeducatorsconnection.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/autismclassroomresources/message | |||
| 27 Oct 2019 | What You Need to Know About Setting Events | 00:20:10 | |
In Episode 11 of the podcast, I talk about setting events as a factor we need to assess for in our functional assessment. They are sneaky but powerful impacts on students' behavior. Setting events may affect when the student reacts to certain antecedents at one time and not another. Consequently, while sometimes hard to track, they are important to consider in your functional behavior assessment to assure your results are accurate. Download a transcript, links and more here https://AutismClassroomResources.com/episode11 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/autismclassroomresources/message | |||
| 22 Nov 2020 | Teaching Initiation of Communication to Students with Autism | 00:15:10 | |
Episode 60 focuses on how to teach students to initiate communication. Students with ASD struggle with initiation and often don't tell people what they need for want. Learning how to initiate is a specific skill that needs explicit instruction. This episode will get you started to teach it. Highlights of Episode 60
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| 01 Nov 2020 | 3 Ways to Get Staff Language On Track in the Classroom | 00:11:59 | |
I talked about the importance of using adult language in the classroom in a purposeful manner to model communication for students with autism in the last episode of the podcast. Today I am following up with a freebie to help teachers share the information with classroom staff. And I'm also sharing 3 ways that you can help all the classroom staff stay on track with adult language in the classroom. Highlights of Episode 57
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| 23 May 2021 | 5 Tips for Making Sure Your IEP Runs Smoothly | 00:14:23 | |
IEPs can be intimidating, some more than others. I like to often use the Mary Poppins phrase, “Well begun is half done.” It’s true of almost everything, but it’s definitely true of IEPs where the meetings can go off the rails before they’ve even begun. The better prepared you are, the smoother these meetings go. And the smoother the IEP, the smoother the school year, generally speaking. Over the years, I’ve created a to-do list of what I think are the most important actions to take to start your relationship with the family off on the right foot and ensure a well-run IEP meeting, and that’s what I share in today’s episode. 2:59 - Getting the parents input before (or during) the meeting 4:34 - Tips for preparing to talk about your experience as a special educator 6:53 - Meeting time set-up considerations to accommodate the family 8:39 - Advantages of using an agenda (and how IEP forms lead you astray here) 10:15 - How to ensure you have the needed forms ahead of time 12:08 - Quickly recapping the five tips Resources Grab the transcript, freebie and resource links at http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode76 Autism Classroom Resources' Free Resource Library... http://library.autismclassroomresources.com Want more information about the Special Educator Academy? SpecialEducatorAcademy.com Join the Free Facebook Group specialeducatorsconnection.com | |||
| 22 Aug 2021 | How to Prioritize the Most Critical Part of Your Classroom Design | 00:10:13 | |
For the last few episodes, I've discussed setting up all the elements of the basic CORE you need to run your classroom. Next comes the most critical piece as you start working with your students: troubleshooting. As the school year starts, all of your systems will need some tweaking. So I’m kicking off a series of episodes to walk you through the process. Today, I outline a plan for helping you prioritize the troubleshooting process so it won’t overwhelm you. 1:59 - What you should do with your team each day for the first school week 3:11 - A suggestion if you can’t get your team together 4:36 - What you need to know before you begin prioritizing 5:29 - The first rule for prioritizing what to fix in the troubleshooting process 6:52 - Which things you should tackle before anything else 7:41 - What’s coming up in the next few episodes Join us inside the Special Educators Academy for your 7 day free trial. Resources Grab the transcript, freebie and resource links at http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode89 Autism Classroom Resources' Free Resource Library... http://library.autismclassroomresources.com Want more information about the Special Educator Academy? SpecialEducatorAcademy.com Join the Free Facebook Group specialeducatorsconnection.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/autismclassroomresources/message | |||
| 26 Aug 2019 | Building the Classroom Culture | 00:14:31 | |
Continuing our 5-part series on Building Effective Classroom Teams, this episode focuses on how you, as a team member, have responsibility for establishing and nurturing the classroom culture with both the students and the staff. Your tone, your behavior, and your approach can make the difference between a classroom that people tolerate working in each day and one that includes a team of adults working together for the good of the students. Now, this is so easier said than done, right? In this episode, I will give you some ideas of how to set the tone for the classroom and what you want it to be, along with some personal experiences I have that taught me some good lessons about finding positives. LINKS, TRANSCRIPT, AND SHOW NOTES autismclassroomresources.com/episode2 LINKS: Special Educators Connection Private Facebook Group Episode 1 Building Relationships --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/autismclassroomresources/message | |||
| 17 Oct 2023 | 186. Using Reinforcement Effectively in Instruction of Students With Autism | 00:09:36 | |
We know reinforcement can be incredibly effective for our students with autism when used correctly. But how can we ensure that we are using reinforcements in the best and most effective way possible? Not every student is going to have the same reinforcers, and not every skill for the student is going to have the reinforcers. To help you implement reinforcement more effectively, I am sharing what reinforcement actually is, three elements of effective reinforcement, and what action step you can take to help improve the effectiveness of reinforcements inside your classroom. 02:03 - The importance of pairing ourselves and instruction with things that are reinforcing to the student 02:38 - Why the whole classroom team needs to be clear on what specific performance is being reinforced 05:18 - How and why we should be differentiating our reinforcement for different skills 07:13 - The action step you can take to help improve the use of reinforcers in your classroom Show Notes: https://autismclassroomresources.com/episode186 Resources:
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| 25 Jun 2024 | 222. What Is an Independent Work System Really? [Listener Favorite] | 00:16:23 | |
If you follow me on social media, you can probably tell that I love independent work systems! Social media has made sharing tasks among each other much easier compared to the days before the arrival of Pinterest and Instagram. But it also means you have access to tons of misinformation, and there's a lot of it out there when it comes to independent work systems. What is an independent work system, though? Today, I'm kicking off a new series of episodes about independent work systems by clearing up those misconceptions, defining what the system is, and discussing what it's truly designed to be. 5:32 - Defining what an independent work system is and the four questions it must answer 8:55 - Why these systems are effective tools for students 9:31 - The critical element that's often left out of independent work systems 10:58 - What the work structure in the system is designed to do for the student 11:42 - A must-have element for a student to complete the work system and the only thing it's designed to teach Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode113 Resources:
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| 11 Jul 2021 | How Using Zoning Plans Reduce Your Stress in the Special Ed Classroom | 00:12:41 | |
We’re building the center of the classroom to support instruction so that the day-to-day running of the classroom works on its own. But in order to do that, we need systems. Systems get set up so that the people in the classroom know what needs to be done and can do it on their own without the teacher’s attention being pulled away to direct something. A system like a zoning plan takes some time upfront, and yours will need to be tweaked since you won’t get it perfect at the beginning. But a zoning plan can help save you time and energy and make your life a whole lot easier. 4:55 - Needing to direct staff as a special ed teacher 6:31 - 3 reasons why a zoning plan saves your sanity Join us inside the Special Educators Academy for your 7 day free trial. Resources Grab the transcript, freebie and resource links at http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode83 Autism Classroom Resources' Free Resource Library... http://library.autismclassroomresources.com Want more information about the Special Educator Academy? SpecialEducatorAcademy.com Join the Free Facebook Group specialeducatorsconnection.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/autismclassroomresources/message | |||
| 29 Nov 2020 | Bonus Episode: What Your Students Would Thank You For | 00:09:09 | |
Thanksgiving weekend episode bonus. Over the years, I've shared on social media things that I think your students would thank you for. So as a bonus episode (i.e., no blog post, but there is a transcript below), I thought I would share 3 things that I think your students would thank you for in this crazy year. Grab the transcript: https://acrlinks.com/thanks Autism Classroom Resources' Free Resource Library... http://library.autismclassroomresources.com Want more information about the Special Educator Academy? SpecialEducatorAcademy.com Join the Free Facebook Group specialeducatorsconnection.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/autismclassroomresources/message | |||
| 16 Jan 2024 | 199. Let's Have the Hard Conversation About Parent Teacher Relationships | 00:17:03 | |
Parent-teacher relationships can be complicated and challenging on both sides. One of the most important things to keep in mind in order to have successful and respectful parent-teacher relationships is that judgment and blame are only going to do more harm than good and will not be beneficial to the student. That is why understanding different perspectives is crucial to a respectful parent-teacher relationship. There is no doubt that many people act differently based on their setting and the expectations of that setting. Our students are no different. There are different resources, expectations, and characteristics at home versus at school and because of this, our students may behave differently in each setting. In this episode, I am diving into why this is so important to keep in mind, how to communicate with parents about these differences in behavior, and why it is unproductive to place blame on families. 00:50 - A real-life story about how an autism professional’s son behaves differently around her than when he is around his teachers 04:53 - How the characteristics and expectations at school and at home can vary greatly resulting in different behavior 07:55- Why, as an educator, it’s important to not allow yourself to blame parents for their child’s behavior at school 08:40 - Why fixing the setting and utilizing strategies to match with students’ skills can help get different skills and behaviors within the classroom 13:16 - My message to you about parent-teacher relationships Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode199 Resources:
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| 03 Nov 2019 | Analyzing FBA Data | 00:17:20 | |
In Episode 12 we are exploring ways to graph ABC data to come up with meaningful information for your behavioral hypotheses statements and for developing your behavioral support plan. in this episode I'm walking you through things to graph to make sense of the ABCs and things to think about when looking at your data to help it make sense and be helpful. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/autismclassroomresources/message | |||
| 18 Jun 2024 | 221. Teaching Implementation Plan: An Easy Road Map for Your Classroom IEP [Listener Favorite] | 00:13:51 | |
So far, I’ve spent the last few episodes talking about creating a collaborative IEP. So now that that’s done, you have to actually implement the IEP. Start thinking about how to organize your learning environment and incorporate the IEPs for all of your students to meet their individual needs. It takes a well-structured, well-organized classroom design. In this episode, I'm discussing your teaching implementation plan (TIP) for the IEP. 04:10 - What the TIP is and its objective 07:37 - How the TIP serves as a road map for your instruction 09:14 - How using the TIP makes your life easier Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode80 Resources:
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| 31 Oct 2023 | 188. What Are Learning to Learn Skills for Autism and Why Are They Important? | 00:11:52 | |
Many young children come to school already equipped with learning readiness skills or will easily pick them up in preschool or kindergarten. However, for our students with autism, these learning to learn skills may not happen as readily. Because our students often don't take cues from what others are doing around them, we must explicitly teach these skills to our students so that they are able to take in instruction. There are certain key skills that students need in order to be successful in elementary and beyond. In this episode, I am breaking down the important learning-to-learn skills that our students need and how teaching these skills may look when working with a student. 02:50 - What learning readiness skills are and why they're important 04:42 - Why we should teach students to attend to their name 07:09 - How to begin teaching the skill of following one-step directions 07:43 - Why students need to learn to imitate others 09:14 - How matching begins the process of understanding vocabulary Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode188 Resources:
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| 12 Sep 2023 | 181. Choosing Instructional Target Skills and Learning Objectives in the Teaching Program | 00:09:00 | |
Good instruction begins with assessment. It is so important to know what your students can and cannot do in order to determine what it is you actually need to teach them. When we are choosing learning objectives and target skills, we want to be sure we are not just pulling goals from the IEP. When determining what the target skills will be, it is important to take skills from both our curriculum-based assessment as well as from the student's IEP. In this episode, I am breaking down why you should begin with assessments, how to choose a target behavior, and how to create great learning objectives. 01:31 - Why good instruction always begins with assessment 02:19 - How to choose target behaviors 03:10 - Why it's important that the learning targets are relevant to the student's daily life 04:04 - How to create good learning objectives Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode181 Resources:
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| 23 Oct 2022 | 138. What Kind of Visual Schedule Does My Class Need? | 00:19:34 | |
How do you decide what kind of schedule to use for your students? While we focus on visual schedules for autistic classrooms, they’re very useful for a variety of reasons. In this episode, I discuss the different types of schedules, how I decide which type to use, and how I decide when I need to change it to a different kind of schedule. 2:13 - The different kinds of visual schedules you can use for your students 5:26 - Where I start if I don’t know where a student is in their learning of a schedule 8:07 - The pros and cons of using photo schedules and when I primarily use them 12:14 - What I do with a student with visual impairments 13:09 - Advantages and disadvantages of using a written schedule 16:22 - A quick recap of the episode Grab the transcript, freebie and resource links at http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode138 Autism Classroom Resources' Free Resource Library... http://library.autismclassroomresources.com Want more information about the Special Educator Academy? SpecialEducatorAcademy.com Join the Free Facebook Group specialeducatorsconnection.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/autismclassroomresources/message | |||
| 10 May 2020 | IEP Mastery Criteria: 9 Tips You Need to Know | 00:19:14 | |
IEP mastery criteria is the unsung hero (or dastardly villain) in IEP writing. We don't think about it nearly as much as we probably should. And there are so many ways it can help us or hurt us down the road as we actually are trying to teach the skills from the IEP. We tend to slap on 80% or 4/5 on the end of the goal call it done. But, the mastery level can be one of the biggest area of disagreement when determination of mastery of the goals comes about because they are often written in a way that meant different things to different participants. Why is IEP Mastery Criteria Important?While IEP mastery criteria seems pretty straightforward, it can trip up an IEP team in many different ways. If it isn't clear, there may be disagreement among the team about when the skill is or isn't mastered. If the mastery criteria is written vaguely, there is unlikely to be agreement. And some mastery criteria can seem different depending on the reader. And, IEP mastery criteria is critical when you go to create your system of data collection. There is nothing worse than sitting down to analyze your data, only to discover it doesn't match the way the mastery criteria was written. Highlights for Practical IEP Mastery CriteriaSo, I thought I would share a couple of things I’ve learned over the years that might help when determining mastery criteria.
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| 28 Nov 2021 | How to Teach a Student He Can’t Always Have What He Wants | 00:11:33 | |
Many times, a student’s reaction to not getting what they want is a temper tantrum or a meltdown. So you try to avoid that outcome by giving them what they want. But oftentimes, I’ll hear someone say that they can’t reinforce students by giving them what they ask for even if they’re asking nicely. So what if you’re in a situation where you can’t do that? What are you supposed to do then? In this episode, I talk about Dante and what you can do with a student like him to teach him that he can’t always have what he wants. 2:33 - Why this problem happens in the first place 3:53 - What you shouldn’t do to solve the problem 5:53 - The key to teaching a student like Dante to wait when he asks for something 6:55 - Where to start first when you’re teaching your student to wait 9:03 - How to handle your student’s AAC device in the classroom Join us inside the Special Educators Academy for your 7 day free trial. Resources Grab the transcript, freebie and resource links at http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode103 Autism Classroom Resources' Free Resource Library... http://library.autismclassroomresources.com Want more information about the Special Educator Academy? SpecialEducatorAcademy.com Join the Free Facebook Group specialeducatorsconnection.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/autismclassroomresources/message | |||
| 25 Apr 2023 | 161. How to Communicate with Parents Effectively in Special Education: 5 Things to Do and Not Do for Success | 00:24:43 | |
A crucial part of building strong relationships with families is ensuring that there is a clear communication method between home and school. One of the hardest parts of establishing a communication system is deciding what needs to be shared and how to share this information in a way that works for both you and the families. We all know how busy special education teachers are and families are often quite busy as well so having efficient and effective communication is key. Finding how to communicate with parents effectively does not need to be complicated. In this episode, I am sharing 5 things you should not do and 5 things you should do when communicating with families. Are you loving what you are hearing on the show? DM me on Instagram or leave a review and let me know. I love to hear when I have had an impact on others! 01:12 - Why having a home-school communication system is so important 03:37 - The 5 Don'ts of a strong communication system between school and families 13:20 - The 5 Dos of parent communication 19:58 - My secret tip for successful home-school communication Grab the transcript and resource links at http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode161 Join the Autism Classroom Resources' Free Resource Library: https://autismclassroomresources.com/free Want more information about the Special Educator Academy? SpecialEducatorAcademy.com Join the Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/specialeducatorsconnection | |||
| 02 Oct 2022 | 135. How to Collect ABC Data Part 1 | 00:13:24 | |
Students learn their ABCs, but special ed teachers need to know their ABC. When dealing with challenging behavior from students, you need to collect antecedent behavior consequence data (a.k.a. ABC) so you can figure out the why behind the behavior. In fact, it can give you all kinds of information, but only if you take it correctly. In this episode, I reveal some specific things you need to know in order to correctly collect ABC data. 2:16 - The first thing you need to know about collecting ABC data 4:07 - What do consequences mean when talking about antecedent behavior consequence data 5:12 - One of the biggest issues I see when using ABC data sheets 6:24 - How to be objective while recording antecedent behavior consequence data 8:56 - Why objectivity in ABC data collection is so important 11:17 - One last thing you must include in your data collection Grab the transcript, freebie and resource links at http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode135 Autism Classroom Resources' Free Resource Library... http://library.autismclassroomresources.com Want more information about the Special Educator Academy? SpecialEducatorAcademy.com Join the Free Facebook Group specialeducatorsconnection.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/autismclassroomresources/message | |||