Students develop and practice verbal scripts to respectfully request TTS access from various adults, including substitutes. Role-playing builds the executive function and communication skills needed for self-advocacy.
A set of visual supports to help students with special needs practice ordering and money skills at a fast food restaurant.
A comprehensive system for defining and maintaining a positive learning environment through a color-coded behavior framework. This lesson introduces students to green, yellow, and red behaviors with clear expectations and reflection tools.
A 5-slide presentation for special education teachers focused on crafting IEP goals that are measurable and rooted in consistent data-driven progress monitoring.
This lesson focuses on multisyllabic words with the suffixes -ed and -ing, specifically targeting the patterns found in Wilson Reading System program 3.5. Students will practice identifying and using these words in simple sentences.
A review and celebration week where students demonstrate their progress and receive a certificate of completion.
Prepares students for natural speech by using conversational prompts and open-ended questions targeting /l/ words.
Focuses on 'action' words starting with /l/ (leap, lick, lift, etc.) to incorporate movement into speech practice.
Using a short nautical-themed story, students practice their /l/ sound in a controlled reading context.
This week focuses on using /l/ words in full sentences, encouraging self-monitoring and clear production during longer utterances.
Students begin combining their target /l/ words with simple carrier phrases to build stamina and consistency.
Moving from syllables to single words, this week focuses on high-frequency /l/ words using visual supports and a fun tracking sheet.
The foundational week focuses on establishing correct tongue placement (the 'L-spot') and producing the /l/ sound in isolation and simple syllables.
A comprehensive set of trauma-informed resources to support a 1st-grade student, reimagined with a high-engagement Super Hero theme. Focuses on 'hero powers' (positive behaviors), 'mission logs' (tracking), and restorative 'hero code' consequences.
A social skills lesson designed for 6th-grade students with ASD to prepare for the emotional and social challenges of a school Field Day, focusing on sportsmanship, handling loss, and managing frustration when skills are difficult.
A series of social stories and supporting materials designed to help 6th-grade students with ASD navigate the emotional challenges of losing in competitive games. The lesson focuses on identifying triggers, managing frustration, and practicing prosocial responses.
A teacher-led phonics lesson focused on the /oʊ/ sound (long o) spelled with 'ow', featuring orthographic mapping and word chain activities.
A teacher-led phonics lesson focused on the /aʊ/ sound spelled with 'ow', featuring orthographic mapping and word chain activities.
A comprehensive training session for staff on navigating and utilizing the Frontline Document Repository, covering electronic uploads, faxing, and categorization.
A comprehensive toolkit for students to track and improve their executive functioning skills through daily logging and descriptive rubrics.
This lesson teaches students to distinguish between safe (Green) and unsafe (Red) behaviors through visual sorting and discussion. It focuses on functional communication and self-regulation skills like asking for breaks and maintaining personal space.
A simplified exploration of the later half of Franz Kafka's Metamorphosis, focusing on readability and text analysis for early intermediate readers.
This lesson focuses on reflecting on Sophie's journey in 'When Sophie Thinks She Can't' and applying the concept of 'The Power of Yet' to personal experiences. It includes visual reflection slides, a strategy mission map, and adapted communication tools specifically designed for students with autism to process and apply growth mindset concepts.