by Oran Tkatchov | Oct 6, 2020 | ACVREP, assistive technology, AT, Blind, braille, deaf-blind, described, disabilties, IEP/MET, instruction, Itinerant Teacher, Low Vision, SEL
In May 2011, The Texas Advisory Committee for the Education of Students with Visual Impairments offered teachers, parents, and students with visual impairments across the United States and Canada an opportunity to submit a short video. The contest provided a perfect...
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.
by Oran Tkatchov | Jan 2, 2019 | autism, Behavior, Classroom Management, IDEA, IEP/MET, instructional assistant, instructional assistants, Itinerant Teacher, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, pararpros, SEL, Social-Emotional Learning, Strategies
The National Center on Intensive Intervention developed a series of behavioral strategies to support teachers working with students with primary academic deficits and challenging behaviors. Each strategy incorporates key terminology, an overview of the purpose, and...
by Oran Tkatchov | Oct 30, 2018 | Behavior, IDEA, IEP/MET, instruction, Itinerant Teacher, learning, SEL, Social-Emotional Learning, special education, Strategies, teaching
Personalized learning requires students to make good choices about their learning, assert their needs and pursue their goals in order to be successful. This report from the National Center for Learning Disabilities summarizes three actions teachers and schools can...
by Oran Tkatchov | Oct 22, 2018 | assistive technology, AT, autism, Behavior, disabilties, edtech, instruction, SEL, Social-Emotional Learning
Social competence is the ability to interact successfully with peers and adults in a variety of situations and environments. Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may find this to be a significant challenge. Social competence is the ability to interact...
