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OSAT mild/moderate

by Samantha

Mar 29, 2017

Hi I am getting ready to take the OSAT for mild moderate but was looking for the best study guides. There is so much information out there it's overwhelming...especially since it was just re-structured. I am looking for the study guides that best helped. Thanks

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new

by iamspecial

Mar 26, 2017

new in this forum :)

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Betty Ann Welcome.

Tell us a little about yourself and what you teach. That helps people get to know you.

As for myself, I am not a special ed teacher. My students are pregnant and parenting teens. There is currently one student with an IEP. I read posts here because I'm interested in learning more.

Mar 28, 2017

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Teaching Children with Challenging Behaviors

by Elizabeth Howe

Mar 26, 2017

Teachers I need your help!! I am a veteran teacher and doctoral student who is interested in supporting fellow teachers in their instruction of children with challenging behavior. Please follow this link and take a few minutes to complete this survey. Thank you!

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Grammar interventions for CD's

by ktodd

Mar 15, 2017

Hi! Is anyone able to recommend a great grammar curriculum or intervention for students with CD's?

Thank you!

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Reading Program

by B. Keister

Mar 7, 2017

I worked with a reading program where I was able to type in a sentence and a picture automatically popped up above words. I can not find it on my computer and I can not remember the name of the program.... Can anyone help me? I have a new student who could really benefit from the program..... Thanks in advance.... BSKeister

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Need help with FBA / BIP

by BubblySky

Feb 5, 2017

Hello, I'm a seit teacher working in a preschool classroom. Child is acting out after I leave the room. Resistant to follow directions. Speaking disrespectfully to his teacher, etc. I haven't worked on an FBA/BIP in a while. I'd love feedback on creating an FBA/BIP. take baseline data/take data for BIP./ Suggestions for classroom teacher for when I...See More

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AM part 2 > Have to split this due to sp am filters

I saw him do it when he knew I was watching. That is a clue. He isn't going to do something in front of me that is wrong. He has good control of the bike and is as good a rider as any of the kids. He doesn't do it all the time. So I watched and thought.

In the middle of dinner the light...See More

Feb 6, 2017

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teach Here are several things to keep in mind before going to FBA/BIP

1) You mentioned preschool - is the behavior you are seeing typical of preschoolers? What interventions have been put in place? Are you sure the child is understanding what is needed/ask of him? 2) THe BIP needs to be consistent across all settings and would be enforced by all...See MoreHere are several things to keep in mind before going to FBA/BIP

1) You mentioned preschool - is the behavior you are seeing typical of preschoolers? What interventions have been put in place? Are you sure the child is understanding what is needed/ask of him? 2) THe BIP needs to be consistent across all settings and would be enforced by all who work with that child, so they need to be in on the process. 3) Try some visual supports/positive reinforcement first, and see if that helps.

On 2/06/17, AM part 2 wrote: >> Have to split this due to sp am filters > > I saw him do it when he knew I was watching. That is a clue. He > isn't going to do something in front of me that is wrong. > He has good control of the bike and is as good a rider as any of > the kids. > He doesn't do it all the time. > So I watched and thought. > > In the middle of dinner the lightbulb goes on. He wasn't doing > it when they were racing down the street. > I call the neighbor and asked her to ask her son if he will come > out to ride bikes to test a theory on my son running into his > bike. I have them stand on their bikes and show my son the > distance needed between the bikes so he doesn't hit the other > childs tire when riding. Then we practiced with him following > the neighbor child with me calling out when he was closing that > distance. Then I had them ride in circles etc doing the same > thing. I helped the next couple times they were all out riding. > Problem solved. > It was a spatial issue. He needed help to identify and practice > on how it should look TO HIM in order for him not to hit the > other kids tires. > > I found these to be the kinds of behaviors the school tended to > label attention seeking or even bullying though they didn't use > that term. > With the help of a district liaison we abandoned the FBA's and > they let me and the district person who was very good at > behaviors work out what was going on with him. Once we figured > out the root cause a plan was rarely needed at all. We just > addressed the issue which was usually a relatively quick fix > that she addressed with the teacher or engineered out what we > could on others that he couldn't control yet (ie sensory issues). > > Here is some info on FBA/BIPS > wrightslaw.com/info/discipl.fab.starin.htm > > As for suggestions for a teacher when you are gone, they need a > copy and need to follow the BIP. >

Mar 6, 2017

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12-1-1 classroom

by Teacherforlife

Jan 28, 2017

Hello Teachers,

I have a couple of questions regarding Special Education. Is it legal for have 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade in a 12:1:1 class? When a 12:1:1 Paraprofessional is absent, shouldn't there be a substitute in her place?

Looking forward to your response.

Thank you

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Teach2000 On 1/28/17, Teacherforlife wrote: > Hello Teachers, > > I have a couple of questions regarding Special Education. > Is it legal for have 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade in a 12:1:1 > class? > When a 12:1:1 Paraprofessional is absent, shouldn't there be

be > a substitute in her place? > > Looking forward to your response....See More

Feb 27, 2017

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haha Probably. I taught an 8-1-1 in NY (although it went up to 9 and even 10 when needed). As long as you are certified for multiple grades/SPED I'm sure it's legal (and even if you're not then they generally have ways of getting exemptions etc when it's in their best interests).

Yes, you definitely should have a substitute since the whole prem...See More

Mar 5, 2017

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ELA Programs

by Stephanie O

Jan 23, 2017

Hello, Does anyone have a good program that they use with Kindergarten students on learning letter sounds, and basic reading skills? I feel like I am at a stand still with my three Kindergarten students who are obviously very behind their grade level peers.

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Linda Definitely Orton Gillingham for phonics.

Lindamood-Bell is incredible too! [link removed]

On 1/23/17, Stephanie O wrote: > Hello, Does anyone have a good program that they use with > Kindergarten students on learning letter sounds, and > basic reading skills? I feel like I am at a stand still > with my three Kindergart...See More

Jan 26, 2017

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sound board help

by Robin

Jan 19, 2017

I have a student who is nonverbal and Moderate/Severe delay. A regular education teacher wants to do an activity with her class and my student. We want to do some sort of choose your own adventure board or story boards for his ipad. Something easy without taking me forever to upload pictures to his tablet. Please share any links that you may have!

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