How do we reach that student who needs help making the right choices? Behavior contingency maps could be the answer! Sometimes students need help seeing into the future. A behavior contingency map (BCM for short) shows students the possible results of their choices. What is a Behavior Contingency Map? A behavior contingency map is a […]
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Teaching special education is an absolute rollercoaster, right? But guess what? You’re not just surviving; you’re thriving! It might not feel like it, but you are! As we continue through the school year, it’s time to take a breather, sip some coffee, and carefully reflect. I’ve always been a fan of quiet reflection. Why? Because
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What is Errorless Learning? Errorless learning is a teaching strategy that uses prompting and manipulation of the environment to ensure the student doesn’t make mistakes. Errorless learning begins with the most intrusive prompt. Using the most intrusive prompt right away ensures student success. See below for a hierarchy showing the most to least intrusive. You
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Students with autism learn best with hands-on activities! If you are not yet using task boxes in your self-contained classroom, let me help you get started! What are Task Boxes? Task Boxes are just what they sound like – They are small tasks that are usually stored in boxes! The task can be anything from
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Hey there, fellow educators! Let’s talk about the superheroes of our classrooms – the paraprofessionals! We absolutely CAN NOT do our jobs without these amazing individuals who assist our students and us in the self-contained classroom. We all know that finding top-notch paraprofessionals has become quite the challenge lately. That’s why it’s more important than
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There are so many things to consider when planning a self-contained classroom layout. It’s a good idea to consider these things BEFORE moving things around your classroom. If you don’t, that’s okay. Once you get to know your kids, you will have a better idea of what works. It’s also a good idea to keep
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You’ve spent all week setting up your classroom, decorating bulletin boards, and laminating all the things. Now that you have that covered, you realize “what on earth do I do the first week of school?!” Here are my tips for planning the first week. Teach Students how to follow their schedule It’s crucial to have
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It’s the beginning of the school year, and you want to get off on the right foot. It may also be in the middle of the year, and you have a new paraprofessional joining your team. Either way, a “Welcome Back” pack might be something to think about! Here are some ideas to add to
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Do you have a student that is a perfectionist? Do they have difficulty coping with miscues or mistakes throughout the school day? I hear ya! This can be difficult to navigate in the classroom. Sometimes we need to teach students that mistakes are okay. A few years ago, I had a student that would have difficulty
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