A 50-minute introductory lesson on Kafka's Metamorphosis, focusing on the shift from literal to abstract value through the lens of Gregor's transformation. Designed for special education students with high-engagement whiteboard activities.
A professional development session for teachers focused on de-escalation strategies and understanding behavioral manifestations of various disability classifications. This lesson aims to shift teacher response from reactive referrals to proactive support using the CPI model and emotional constancy.
This lesson introduces middle school students in therapeutic settings to the concept of working memory using the 'Mental Workbench' analogy. Students will practice auditory and visual-spatial memory tasks and learn strategies to manage 'cognitive overload' in a supportive environment.
A lesson focused on analyzing character motivations and perceptions in the short story 'The Lure of Sheila Mant' by W.D. Wetherell. Students will explore how the narrator views the Mant family and Sheila herself through close reading and textual evidence.
A comprehensive guide on scoring Correct Writing Sequences (CWS) in Writing Curriculum-Based Measurement, focusing on calculating accuracy percentages to monitor student progress.
A culminating project where students reflect on the 8-week journey and create a 'Value Vault' for themselves or Gregor.
Analyzes the end of the novella, Gregor's death, and the family's disturbing relief and new-found 'value'.