211. Are You Asking The Wrong Question About Sensory Seeking Behavior? Autism Classroom Resources Podcast: A Podcast For Special Educators podcast

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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 implementing strategies and systems 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 share why you should focus on building relationships with students and staff, the importance of using visuals, how to prioritize tasks for each day, and why you should reflect 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/episode 175 Resources: Paraprofessional Schedules and Team Building Kit Free Classroom Reflection Form Join the Autism Classroom Resources' Free Resource Library Get more information about the Special Educator Academy Join the Free Facebook Group If you're enjoying this podcast, could you please take a quick moment to leave your review on Apple Podcasts? It would mean the world to me and will help spread the word to other special educators. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️…

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226. The Nuts & Bolts of Leading Your classroom Team [Getting Ready for BTS] 15:26

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Teachers struggle a LOT with building and leading their classroom teams. 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. 01:48 - Why leadership isn’t some big, scary thing 03:55 - An overview of the first part of the structure you’ll need: the classroom zoning plan 06:20 - What a zoning plan doesn’t include and the key to making it work 08:00 - 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 Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode131 Resources: Join the Autism Classroom Resources' Free Resource Library Get more information about the Special Educator Academy Join the Free Facebook Group If you're enjoying this podcast, could you please take a quick moment to leave your review on Apple Podcasts? It would mean the world to me and will help spread the word to other special educators. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️…

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225. 5 Key Characteristics of a Strong Classroom Schedule for the IEP [Getting Ready for BTS] 15:00

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Today, I’m focusing on setting up the classroom schedule for the IEP. To me, the schedule is the most important and pivotal element of classroom design. It drives the other pieces of the classroom, tells me what the physical space will look like, and is based on the teaching implementation plan. Once the TIP is completed, it’s easier to see what activities are going into the schedule, and once the schedule is complete, the other pieces start falling into place. So, in this episode, I talk about the characteristics of a strong schedule. 02:49 - High levels of engagement with instruction and interaction 06:07 - Tying each activity to specific goals and objections for each student 07:11 - Quickly moving daily pace and engaging students 10:34 - Integrating each student’s goals and objections and your curriculum Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode81 Resources: Join the Autism Classroom Resources' Free Resource Library Get more information about the Special Educator Academy Join the Free Facebook Group If you're enjoying this podcast, could you please take a quick moment to leave your review on Apple Podcasts? It would mean the world to me and will help spread the word to other special educators. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️…

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224. Building the Classroom Culture [Getting Ready for BTS] 14:31

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Continuing our five-part series on Building Effective Classroom Teams, this episode focuses on how you, as a team member, are responsible 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 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 that taught me some good lessons about finding positives. Show Notes: https://autismclassroomresources.com/podcasts/ep-2-building-the-classroom-culture/ Resources: Join the Autism Classroom Resources' Free Resource Library Get more information about the Special Educator Academy Join the Free Facebook Group If you're enjoying this podcast, could you please take a quick moment to leave your review on Apple Podcasts? It would mean the world to me and will help spread the word to other special educators. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️…

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223. How to Prep for the New Year By the Pool [Getting Ready for BTS] 19:32

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July’s here! It’s an interesting month for us teachers. Everyone tends to slow down this time of year, go on vacation, and relax and chill. But those of us in the teaching world take some time out of our summer to gear up for the new school year. So, to move you forward in that direction, I want to give you some idea of materials I’d prioritize as you sit by the pool and think about how you want to set up your classroom. 01:30 - How I used to spend my summers prepping for the classroom 05:12 - Ways to set up your visual schedules 06:33 - Making the use of visual schedules much easier (attention, newer teachers!) 08:43 - What kind of picture schedule should you use? 12:29 - Ways to create materials for independent task work 14:09 - Why work tasks are important and the kinds of tasks you want to include Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode126 Resources: Join the Autism Classroom Resources' Free Resource Library Get more information about the Special Educator Academy Join the Free Facebook Group If you're enjoying this podcast, could you please take a quick moment to leave your review on Apple Podcasts? It would mean the world to me and will help spread the word to other special educators. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️…

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222. What Is an Independent Work System Really? [Listener Favorite] 16:23

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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: Independent Work Systems Webinar Join the Autism Classroom Resources' Free Resource Library Get more information about the Special Educator Academy Join the Free Facebook Group If you're enjoying this podcast, could you please take a quick moment to leave your review on Apple Podcasts? It would mean the world to me and will help spread the word to other special educators. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️…

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221. Teaching Implementation Plan: An Easy Road Map for Your Classroom IEP [Listener Favorite] 13:51

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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: Join the Autism Classroom Resources' Free Resource Library Get more information about the Special Educator Academy Join the Free Facebook Group If you're enjoying this podcast, could you please take a quick moment to leave your review on Apple Podcasts? It would mean the world to me and will help spread the word to other special educators. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️…

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220. Choosing and Developing Effective Special Education Teaching Materials for Learners With Autism [Listener Favorite] 7:32

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Creating effective special education teaching materials is more important than you may think, especially for our learners with autism. Students with autism oftentimes focus on details of pictures or learning materials that you may not even notice. Being aware and intentional of the teaching materials you are using is so important in helping them learn the concepts you are trying to teach. There are certain things to keep in mind in order to create effective special education teaching materials. In this episode, I am sharing six tips for how to develop effective special education teaching materials for your learners with autism. 01:35 - Why you should be using examples that are very different from each other when introducing new concepts 02:08 - The importance of keeping your examples clear and straightforward 02:50 - Why avoiding distracting backgrounds is helpful for students 03:26 - How to avoid material overlap 04:04 - What to avoid when creating materials so students can’t just guess the correct answer 04:49 - When to start working on the generalization of a concept Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode183 Resources: 3 Tips for Presenting Materials in Discrete Trials: With a Freebie Join the Autism Classroom Resources' Free Resource Library Get more information about the Special Educator Academy Join the Free Facebook Group If you're enjoying this podcast, could you please take a quick moment to leave your review on Apple Podcasts? It would mean the world to me and will help spread the word to other special educators. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️…

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219. Getting Started With Challenging Behavior in the Classroom [Listener Favorite] 20:31

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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: Free Addressing Challenging Behavior Webinar Join the Autism Classroom Resources Free Resource Library Get more information about the Special Educator Academy Join the Free Facebook Group If you're enjoying this podcast, could you please take a quick moment to leave your review on Apple Podcasts? It would mean the world to me and will help spread the word to other special educators. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️…

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218. 3 Data Collection Procedures You Need for Extended School Year Decisions 11:24

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When we are considering Extended School Year (ESY) services for our students, collecting and reviewing data is crucial. There are many state and federal regulations about who qualifies for ESY, and data is a key component in determining who needs this additional support and if it's beneficial for the students receiving the services. Whether you have already determined which students are eligible for ESY and are looking to understand data collection procedures throughout ESY or are still in the process of determining eligibility, ensuring that data is collected properly and that the data moves with the student will help in decision-making moving forward. To help you better understand what goes into data collection procedures for ESY, I am breaking down what ESY is, the importance of consistent data collection, and what tools are helpful for data collection. 01:41 - What Extended School Year (ESY) is 03:17 - The importance of taking data throughout the school year 05:25 - How to take weekly data during ESY 07:46 - Why it is necessary to pass along data from ESY to the student's teacher Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode218 Resources: IEP Goals & Objectives Tracking - Data Collection Sheets for Special Ed FREE Special Education Training Series: Data - Taking Sample Data FREE Setting Up Systems of Data Webinar Join the Autism Classroom Resources Free Resource Library Get more information about the Special Educator Academy Join the Free Facebook Group Ifyou'ree enjoying this podcast, could you please take a quick moment to leave your review on Apple Podcasts? It would mean the world to me and will help spread the word to other special educators. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️…

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217. Preparing Students With ASD for College: Interview With Dr. Marc Ellison From the West Virginia Autism Training Center 29:54

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For many of our students, high school graduation is not the end of their educational journey. We certainly have a lot more students who are recognized with autism now who are academically able to go on to secondary education. But how can we begin to help our students prepare for college, and what skills should we focus on? Today, our guest, Dr. Marc Ellison, shares some insight into this and more! Dr. Marc Ellison is the executive director of the West Virginia Autism Training Center, located at Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia. Dr. Ellison has worked for almost 40 years to provide support to individuals diagnosed with autism, their families, educators, and caregivers. Dr. Ellison came to Marshall University full-time to lead the college support program, which was the first of its kind in the nation. In this episode, Dr. Marc Ellison shares when to start preparing for college, the challenges students with ASD face in the college setting, what helps students succeed in college, and the importance of community. 04:41 - When to begin planning for the college transition 07:50 - What challenges students with ASD face in the college setting 15:00 - The skills and factors that have helped students with ASD succeed at Marshall University 18:42 - How he has created a community for students with autism on campus and the benefits of creating this community 23:59 - The importance of teachers anticipating student needs and having difficult conversations when needed Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode217 Resources: Benchmarks of Successful College Supports Academic and Campus Accommodations That Foster Success Join the Autism Classroom Resources' Free Resource Library Get more information about the Special Educator Academy Join the Free Facebook Group If you're enjoying this podcast, could you please take a quick moment to leave your review on Apple Podcasts? It would mean the world to me and will help spread the word to other special educators. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️…

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216. Writing IEP Goals: 5 Things You Need to Ask 17:08

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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: Writing Enabling Goals for IEPs How to Conquer 5 Challenges of Meaningful IEPs Join the Autism Classroom Resources' Free Resource Library Get more information about the Special Educator Academy Join the Free Facebook Group If you're enjoying this podcast, could you please take a quick moment to leave your review on Apple Podcasts? It would mean the world to me and will help spread the word to other special educators. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️…

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215. Discovering the Hidden Curriculum Meaning With Dr. Brenda Myles 32:59

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There are many unspoken rules and expectations that neurotypical individuals pick up on and learn in their everyday lives. But for some people, understanding these unspoken norms of behavior and social interactions can be difficult. That is why it is incredibly important, especially as special education teachers, that we understand what the hidden curriculum is and how we can help our students be more successful with it. Dr. Brenda Smith Myles, Ph.D., is joining us today to talk all about the hidden curriculum. Brenda Smith Myles, Ph.D., formerly a professor at the University of Kansas, is the recipient of the Autism Society of America’s Outstanding Professional Award, the Princeton Fellowship Award, The Global and Regional Asperger Syndrome (GRASP) Divine Neurotypical Award, and the American Academy of Pediatrics Autism Champion. Brenda has made over 3000 presentations all over the world and has written more than 300 articles and books on ASD. In addition, she collaborated with the three organization who identified evidenced-based practices in autism. Further, in a survey conducted by the University of Texas, she was acknowledged as the second most productive applied researcher in ASD in the world. Brenda is sharing some incredible insight on the hidden curriculum meaning, how we can teach it, why it’s beneficial for everyone to be taught it, and how not understanding it can negatively impact our students with autism. 03:21 - The hidden curriculum meaning and what exactly it is 07:56 - How we can teach the hidden curriculum and help our literal learners be successful with it 11:00 - Examples of how not understanding the hidden curriculum can have a negative impact on autistic individuals when interacting with the community 16:06 - How not understanding the environment they're in and how it differs from another environment can affect autistic individuals 21:45 - The challenges experienced by individuals who are unable to observe the environment in a way that allows them to absorb information Show Notes: http://autismclassroomresources.com/episode215 Resources: The Hidden Curriculum 25th Anniversary Revised Edition: Understanding Unstated Rules in Social Situations Join the Autism Classroom Resources' Free Resource Library Get more information about the Special Educator Academy Join the Free Facebook Group If you're enjoying this podcast, could you please take a quick moment to leave your review on Apple Podcasts? It would mean the world to me and will help spread the word to other special educators. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️…

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214. Building Solid Teacher Parent Relationships: From the Parent Perspective With Kelley Coleman 58:22

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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: Visit Kelley’s website Follow Kelley on Instagram @hellokelleycoleman Add Kelley on Facebook Join the Autism Classroom Resources' Free Resource Library Get more information about the Special Educator Academy Join the Free Facebook Group If you're enjoying this podcast, could you please take a quick moment to leave your review on Apple Podcasts? It would mean the world to me and will help spread the word to other special educators. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️…

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213. The Impact of Students’ Behavior: What Every Paraprofessional (And Professional) Needs to Know (From SEA) 12:21

46 weeks тому12:21