Students explore heavy work, compression, and movement strategies as recovery mechanisms. They test various tools (weighted items, resistance bands) to see which yield the quickest physiological calming.
A set of tools designed for Instructional Assistants to efficiently track and analyze specific classroom behaviors including transitions, emotional regulation, and compliance.
A structured restorative process focused on addressing a specific behavioral incident, analyzing its impact, and creating a concrete plan for repair and trust-rebuilding.
An introductory lesson to the community in The Giver, exploring the concepts of Sameness and the rules of the society through visual aids and guided discussion.
A life skills lesson designed for high schoolers to create personalized, age-appropriate morning and night hygiene routines using a visual checklist format. Students plan their steps and customize a template for daily use.
A practical, non-traditional approach to self-regulation for students who struggle with sensory overstimulation and social anxiety in physical education settings. This lesson focuses on environmental calibration and stealth communication rather than traditional goal-setting.
This lesson explores the 'hidden engines' of executive functioning: working memory and cognitive flexibility. Students will learn how these skills support daily life through data-driven insights and hands-on individual activities.
A targeted phonics lesson for high schoolers focusing on the accurate decoding of 's', 'es', and 'ed' suffixes using a 'Base Word First' strategy.
A comprehensive system for tracking student behavior and progress throughout the day, featuring a block-by-block narrative tracker and a guide for effective parent communication.
An hour-long lesson designed for young adults (18-22) with intellectual disabilities, autism, and Down Syndrome. This lesson focuses on distinguishing between genuine kindness and manipulative behavior to improve social safety and boundary-setting.
A reading and analysis lesson for Chapters 15 and 16 of 'Because of Winn-Dixie', focusing on character history and the power of storytelling. Designed for high school students reading at a middle-grade level.
Students review the prefixes re-, in-, and pro- and apply them to analyze the text's message. They will perform three more one-minute fluency readings to increase speed and prosody.
Students are introduced to the 'Burger Battles' text and the prefixes re-, in-, and pro-. They will conduct their first three one-minute fluency readings to establish a baseline and practice accuracy.
A comprehensive set of visual supports designed specifically for high school students with Autism and ADHD to manage time, stay on task, and respond to non-verbal redirection.
A lesson designed for students with moderate support needs, focusing on the responsibility of managing and caring for personal electronics and understanding the consequences of neglect.
A comprehensive lesson on identity theft designed for high school special education students, focusing on recognizing red flags and protecting personal information through practical scenarios and visual aids.
Practical tools and communication materials for rolling out the refined PBIS system to teachers, students, and families.
Preparation and facilitation materials for a 2-day staff workshop focused on PBIS refinement, data analysis, and alignment.
A lesson focused on empowering students with hearing loss to self-advocate for written instructional reinforcements like transcripts and closed captions.
A comprehensive vocational training unit focused on establishing and maintaining daily routines for high school students in transition programs. This lesson provides visual supports and tracking tools designed for digital use on iPads or print.
A set of comprehensive goal tracking and progress monitoring documents aligned with the WIDA Alternate Proficiency Level Descriptors for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
The foundational tracking materials for an Alt ELD student binder, including overview sheets, observation logs, and work sample documentation.
A set of social stories and visual aids to prepare students with Down Syndrome and Autism for a school field trip from Grafton, MA to Washington, D.C., focusing on patience, endurance, and manners.