A comprehensive set of resources designed to establish clear behavioral expectations for middle school students to earn their way onto an upcoming field trip. The lesson includes a rubric, a classroom poster, a parent/student contract, and a student tracking checklist.

Establishes a formal safety plan (The Calm Protocol) that identifies safe spaces, trusted adults, and step-by-step actions for high-stress moments, ensuring the student feels secure even when home life is unpredictable.

Focuses on identifying the physical and emotional signs of dysregulation and building a personalized 'toolkit' of grounding strategies that work across different classroom environments.

A lesson designed for 8th-grade students with intellectual disabilities focusing on identifying appropriate crushes, handling crushes on older individuals, and practicing social skills for interacting with peers.

A 30-minute lesson designed for 8th graders to practice self-advocacy by using a pre-taught signal to request help during challenging academic 'drills'. The lesson uses an athletic metaphor to frame frustration as a hurdle to be cleared with the right 'playbook' strategy.

A literacy intervention lesson for middle school students reading at a 2nd-grade level, focusing on CVCE words, high-frequency words, and sentence structure with an architectural theme.

Students explore neurodiversity through the lens of ADHD using powerful metaphors like the Race Car Brain and the Brain Secretary. They will learn to identify brain-based differences as unique strengths and challenges rather than character flaws.

Students will differentiate between "behavior" and "brain function" and define executive function using metaphors from the ADHD community.

This lesson focuses on the foundational skill of moving the decimal point in division problems, specifically designed for students who benefit from clear, visual, step-by-step instructions.

Final review and mastery of all 15 contractions covered in the 9-week sequence, featuring comprehensive dictation and games.

Reinforcement of 'ed', 'er', 'ou', 'ow', and 'st' contractions through repetitive writing and word-building exercises.

Introduction to additional common part signs: 'ed', 'er', 'ou', 'ow', and 'st'. Focuses on placement within words.

Mastery check for the 'ch' group contractions, including complex dictation and mixed contraction review.

Reinforcement of 'ch', 'gh', 'sh', 'th', and 'wh' contractions through targeted practice sheets and matching activities.

Introduction to the 'ch' group of contractions: 'ch', 'gh', 'sh', 'th', and 'wh'. Focuses on the unique dot patterns for each.

Mastery check for the 'and' group contractions using dictation passages and independent writing activities.

Reinforcement of the 'and' group contractions through repetitive tracing, matching games, and simple fill-in-the-blank sentences.

Introduction to the 'and' group of contractions: 'and', 'for', 'of', 'the', and 'with'. Focuses on recognition and basic tracing.

A comprehensive set of non-academic activities and assessments designed to evaluate a student's organizational, categorization, and goal-setting skills through hands-on tasks.

A comprehensive trauma-informed support package for a 6th-grade student, focusing on emotional regulation, executive functioning, and classroom re-engagement. This collection provides tools for both the student and the educators to foster a safe and productive learning environment.

A comprehensive set of resources designed to help a student transition from aggressive physical behaviors to safe self-regulation strategies using a superhero theme. Includes a social story booklet, portable visual cue cards, and a teacher implementation guide.

A comprehensive reentry strategy for a 7th-grade student experiencing school refusal, focusing on a phased return centered around their academic strengths.

This lesson focuses on teaching middle school students with autism appropriate ways to seek attention without grabbing, emphasizing 'safe hands' and personal space. It includes a structured social story and a practical reflection tool.

A comprehensive lesson teaching the 'Next Dollar Up' strategy to students with special needs, focusing on practical money skills through visual aids and hands-on shopping simulations.

A high-energy, Valentine's-themed 'Price is Right' game designed to last up to 120 minutes, covering item pricing, logic, and estimation.

A comprehensive guide to executive function accommodations, focusing on rigidity, behavioral expectations, and task completion for neurodivergent students.

A comprehensive 4-hour (240-minute) training intensive designed to help individuals with disabilities join community clubs. This expanded lesson covers interest exploration, social navigation, self-advocacy, problem-solving, and practical goal-setting.

A comprehensive set of data collection tools for Extended School Year (ESY) services, focusing on attendance tracking and daily progress monitoring for IEP goals.

Social and functional skills for cafes, including ordering, waiting for a turn, and paying for a snack or drink.

Exploring public services at the library and post office, focusing on quiet expectations, mailing letters, and checking out books.

Developing skills for navigating retail environments like CVS and Stop & Shop, including finding specific items and completing a checkout transaction.

Focuses on universal community skills: identifying locations, asking for help, and using a communication board to navigate the community safely.