by Oran Tkatchov | Mar 16, 2023 | ASL, captioned video, Deaf, disabilties, Early Childhood, instruction, instructional assistant, instructional assistants, language, learning, Literacy, Strategies, Teach and Enrich, Teacher Leaders, teaching, video
From the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind, this video discusses what research identifies as best practices in implementing bilingual strategies in the classroom. Click here to access the video.
by Oran Tkatchov | Jan 4, 2023 | engagement, instruction, instructional assistant, instructional assistants, learning, Literacy, Reading, special education, Strategies, Teach and Enrich, Teacher Leaders, teaching
Research shows that students whose teachers spend too much time talking are less likely to be engaged during classroom instruction. Luckily, instruction can be so much more than lecture, reading practice, memorization, or decoding drills. We, as teachers, can do more...
by Oran Tkatchov | Aug 31, 2022 | Blind, CVI, disabilties, equity, IDEA, IEP/MET, inclusion, learning, Low Vision, OT/PT, special education, Strategies, Teacher Leaders, teaching, TVI
When we look at learning spaces we need to consider the needs of our students. Often classroom teachers over decorate their rooms in an attempt to make it fun and inviting. What often happens is it becomes overstimulating for many. This article discusses how to make...
by Oran Tkatchov | Apr 25, 2022 | captioned video, Curriculum, instruction, instructional assistants, Itinerant Teacher, language, learning, lesson, Literacy, Reading, special education, Standards, Strategies, Teacher Leaders, teaching, Writing
Writing with students is very challenging. In this video, ASDB itinerant teacher Cassandra Hart explains how to make a project that children are interested in, and that will help take them through the writing process from beginning to end in a way that helps them to...
by Oran Tkatchov | Apr 25, 2022 | Behavior, equity, instruction, SEL, Social-Emotional Learning, Strategies, Teacher Leaders, teaching
To meet all the needs of all students and bring all students in from the margins, school administration and coaches need to partner with teachers to address engagement because engagement and achievement go hand in hand. Click here to read more on how to improve...
by Oran Tkatchov | Mar 31, 2022 | Classroom Management, Coaching and Leadership, EEI, inclusion, instruction, learning, lesson, Strategies, Teach and Enrich, Teacher Leaders, teaching
Lesson plans should guide and maximize the limited time you have with students. This means planning for: directions and expectations, new content instruction, and meeting diverse student needs. This article provides seven tips to write better lesson plans. Click here...
