Physical Environment Click the above image to access – This resource defines Physical Environment and how it works, lists steps for implementation, examples, key considerations, a tool for checking fidelity of implementation, and other linked resources and information in an easy to digest one-page format. Procedures and Routines Click the above image to access -This… Read More Effective Classroom Practices One-Pagers Hub
Effective Classroom Practices to Get Ready for the New School Year: #1 Procedures and Routines
As we embark on a new school year, most educators are planning to use a teaching matrix to develop and model expectations within the learning environment. Using a classroom matrix (Robbie et al., 2022, pg. 4) that aligns with the language of the school-wide matrix (Robbie et al., 2022, pg. 5) is critical for success…. Read More Effective Classroom Practices to Get Ready for the New School Year: #1 Procedures and Routines
The National Center on Improving Literacy (NCIL)
The National Center on Improving Literacy (NCIL) aims to increase access to, and use of, evidence-based approaches to screen, identify, and teach students with literacy-related disabilities, including dyslexia. Resources for Parents & Families present practical ideas, tips and strategies to use at home and during everyday routines with struggling readers. Among the many resources, NCIL… Read More The National Center on Improving Literacy (NCIL)
Helping Families Build Strong Foundations for Home Learning
School and home are two very different types of settings, both in physical structure and in function, but sometimes circumstances dictate we must merge the two. How can we help families build a strong foundation of systems that will support behavior and learning at home? We can start by looking at the systems we have in place… Read More Helping Families Build Strong Foundations for Home Learning
Tactics For Your Toolkit: Using A Zone Defense In Preschool
A zone defense is commonly associated with basketball and refers to players being responsible for covering specific areas of the court, versus a man-to-man defense where they are responsible for specific opponents. Preschool teachers and paraprofessionals, who are responsible for many children at once, can apply a similar zone approach in the classroom. The various… Read More Tactics For Your Toolkit: Using A Zone Defense In Preschool
Nonlinguistic Representation: Tools for Teaching Behavioral Expectations, Rules, and Routines
Teaching behavioral expectations and contextually relevant social skills is an effective approach to addressing behaviors throughout the three-tiered prevention continuum of positive behavior support. Teaching expectations, rules, and routines, providing opportunities for practice, and acknowledging students for demonstrating these skills provides educators a way to engage with students… Teaching behavioral expectations and contextually relevant… Read More Nonlinguistic Representation: Tools for Teaching Behavioral Expectations, Rules, and Routines
