by Oran Tkatchov | Oct 22, 2018 | assistive technology, AT, autism, Behavior, disabilties, IEP/MET, instruction, learning, Strategies
This collection of captioned videos from OCALI walks the viewer through common barriers related to literacy, social, organization, and writing skills for individuals with autism. Each video provides the viewer with information about the barriers, the AT assessment...
by Oran Tkatchov | Sep 5, 2018 | ASL, Behavior, Deaf, IDEA, instruction, language, learning
Read about educators and researchers taking steps to address language deprivation in the classroom. Click here to read the article.
by Oran Tkatchov | Aug 20, 2018 | Behavior, Classroom Management, instruction, learning, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, pararpros, SEL, Social-Emotional Learning, special education, Strategies, teaching
This presentation discusses the importance of having routines and schedules within a classroom, and how to help children follow them. Click here to read the presentation.
by Oran Tkatchov | Aug 9, 2018 | assessment, autism, Behavior, Classroom Management, IEP/MET, instructional assistant, instructional assistants, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, pararpros, SEL, Social-Emotional Learning, special education, Teach and Enrich, teaching
This article discusses the psychology behind a child’s behavior. When psychologists analyze a behavior, they think in terms of the ABC formula: Antecedent, Behavior, and Consequence. Just about every behavior, both positive and negative, follows this pattern....
by Oran Tkatchov | Jul 17, 2018 | Behavior, SEL, Social-Emotional Learning, special education, teaching
This research brief identifies the teaching practices that promote student social-emotional learning, which in turn are critical for student academic learning. Click here to access this resource.
by Oran Tkatchov | Jul 13, 2018 | Behavior, Classroom Management, instructional assistant, instructional assistants, Itinerant Teacher, learning, pararpros, Strategies, teaching
This resource from Edutopia lists many different resources on guiding classroom communities, minimizing disruptions, and developing class routines to help students stay engaged and focused on learning. Click here to access the resource.