by Oran Tkatchov | Jan 11, 2021 | Behavior, comprehension, instruction, learning, Strategies, UDL
At the highest level of the human capacity to act skillfully are the so-called “executive functions.” Of critical importance to educators is the fact that executive functions have very limited capacity due to working memory. This guideline provides ways to address...
by Oran Tkatchov | Nov 3, 2020 | Behavior, Classroom Management, Coaching and Leadership, instruction, instructional assistant, instructional assistants, interpreters, Itinerant Teacher, SEL, Social-Emotional Learning, Strategies, Teach and Enrich, Teacher Leaders
In an effort to accomplish Governor Ducey’s Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) initiative the ASDB has joined with MindfulnessFirst in creating a video series to address this initiative. Our joint efforts have afforded us the first video that addresses trauma....
by Oran Tkatchov | Oct 29, 2020 | Behavior, Classroom Management, collaboration, disabilties, distance learning, EEI, instruction, instructional assistant, instructional assistants, Itinerant Teacher, learning, OT/PT, pararpros, Strategies
This recorded webinar is full of interactive ideas that will hold student’s attention in order to increase engagement and participation. The presenters highlight the favorite activities from SLPs, OTs, and PTs currently providing virtual therapies and invite...
by Oran Tkatchov | Oct 29, 2020 | ASL, Behavior, Deaf, disabilties, distance learning, Early Childhood, instruction, instructional assistant, instructional assistants, Itinerant Teacher, language, learning, Literacy, Math, pararpros, special education, Strategies, Teacher Leaders, teaching
The California School for the Deaf provides a webinar series which are recorded. Topics so far include “Early Language and Long-Term Outcomes,” “Everyone Can Do Math,” and “Distance Learning Expectations and Tips on Zoom Classroom...
by Oran Tkatchov | Nov 26, 2019 | Behavior, Classroom Management, disabilties, EEI, IEP/MET, instructional assistant, instructional assistants, Itinerant Teacher, learning, pararpros, SEL, Social-Emotional Learning, special education, teaching
This article provides two practical ways to focus on the behaviors that have the greatest effect in creating a safe, supportive learning environment:1)by tracking the positivity ratio and 2) reinforcing the 19 most essential positive behaviors. Information on how to...
by Oran Tkatchov | Nov 25, 2019 | autism, Behavior, Classroom Management, disabilties, EEI, IEP/MET, instruction, instructional assistant, instructional assistants, Itinerant Teacher, learning, pararpros, SEL, Social-Emotional Learning, special education, Strategies, teaching
This module describes how teachers can help students stay on task by learning to regulate their behavior. The four strategies discussed are self-monitoring, self-instruction, goal-setting, and self-reinforcement. Click here to start the module.
