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 | 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 16, 2018 | assistive technology, AT, disabilties, IDEA, IEP/MET, learning, special education
TechMatrix, a product of the National Center for Technology Innovation (NCTI), is a search database for assistive technology, and is dedicated to improving the quality and integration of assistive and learning technologies to enhance the learning experience for...
by Oran Tkatchov | May 16, 2018 | autism, Coaching and Leadership, Curriculum, disabilties, EEI, IDEA, IEP/MET, instruction, instructional assistant, instructional assistants, language, learning, pararpros, special education, Strategies, Teach and Enrich, Teacher Leaders, teaching
This module describes the basic knowledge about visual supports (VS) and how to apply VS in activity based scenarios that promote real-world application. The VS module will take approximately 1.5 to 2 hours to complete. Click here to access the module.
by Oran Tkatchov | May 16, 2018 | ACVREP, Blind, Deaf, deaf-blind, disabilties, EEI, IEP/MET, instruction, instructional assistant, instructional assistants, language, learning, Low Vision, special education, Strategies, teaching
This web page provides options and suggested strategies for teaching students with multiple disabilities. Click here to access the resource.
by Oran Tkatchov | May 16, 2018 | disabilties, IDEA, IEP/MET, instruction, instructional assistant, instructional assistants, learning, special education, Strategies, teaching
This excerpt from the book Systematic Instruction for Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities discusses the basic components of systematic instruction as well as the phases of learning. Click here to read the excerpt.
