In this excerpt from the introductory chapter of The Teacher's Pocket Guide for Positive Behavior Supports, the authors explain what targted supports are and how they differ from universal supports. This engaging pocketguide is a must-have for both aspiring and veteran teachers. Read More
This chapter explains how to implement purposeful puzzles, a helpful Differentiated Instruction support for students who might fidget a lot during class or need to be “doing something” when they are listening or participating in a classroom discussion. Read More
Read the excerpt and discover practical strategies that school staff can use to increase student connectedness. The strategies are presented in relation to a multi-tiered framework, with Tier 1 strategies used for all students, Tier 2 strategies used to assist students at risk who are showing early signs of disengagement, and Tier 3 strategies used for students who have already disengaged from school and have an enhanced likelihood of dropout. Read More
This chapter explores the diverse structures of the modern American family. Discussion questions and a list of suggested web sites are provided. Read More
This survey prompts students to assess what they like and dislike about their classroom. Read More
This chapter explains the social challenges kids with autism face and strategies for overcoming them. Strategies include Video Modeling, Social Stories, and Rule Cards. Read More
Pica is an eating disorder in which a person repeatedly consumes nonnutritive items, such as dirt or paint. Research suggests that pica affects between 6-25% of people with IDD. In this chapter excerpt, read about how to treat the disorder using medical and behavioral interventions. Read More
Read the excerpt and become familiarized with the building blocks of learning framework. The framework contains 12 Building Blocks stacked into the shape of a pyramid. The 12 blocks of the pyramid are divided into three distinct groups: foundational, processing, and conceptual. Read More
Read the excerpt and learn about bully prevention in positive behavior support curriculum (BP-PBS). This excerpt includes desciptions of lesson sequences, supervision components, as well as the benefits of BP-PBS. Read More
Get great strategies for teaching early elementary kids with sensory issues as well as why and how each strategy works in this appendix excerpt. Modifications are categorized by seating/positioning, environmental mods, wearables, materials, and routine. Read More
