Systematic tracking of IEP goal progress and analysis of student achievement data. Equips educators to make data-informed instructional adjustments and document growth over time.
In the capstone lesson, students synthesize their scheduling, organization, and data-tracking efforts to prepare a professional presentation for their next IEP meeting. They practice leading the conversation about their own future.
Students take charge of their own progress by learning to track data against their IEP goals. They develop a 'Data Day' routine for self-reflection and objective performance monitoring.
Students tackle the administrative side of education, from permission slips to agenda management. They develop a personal 'compliance system' to stay organized and responsible for their own paperwork.
Students learn the art of coordinating conflicting schedules, focusing on the overlap between general education classes and mandated support services. They practice professional communication to resolve these conflicts.
Students act as project managers to deconstruct the annual IEP/504 cycle, identifying critical deadlines and mapping out their own educational timelines.
A synthesis lesson where participants design a 2-week writing unit integrating assistive technology. Includes modeling, guided practice, and assessment of tech-integrated writing products.
Addresses the transition from adult-prompted technology use to student independence. Focuses on data-driven fading plans and teaching students to manage their own troubleshooting.
Teaches the 'Listen-Read' method for auditory editing using Text-to-Speech (TTS). Participants develop student checklists to catch syntax errors and omissions that visual reading might miss.
Focuses on 'dictation fluency' and the coaching techniques required for effective speech-to-text use. Covers 'think-alouds', short-burst drafting, and creating visual scaffolds for voice commands.
Explores how digital graphic organizers support executive function in the pre-writing stage. Graduate students learn to teach the conversion of mind-maps to linear outlines using drag-and-drop technology.
Students develop contingency plans for common disruptions (assemblies, teacher absence, testing weeks). They create a 'Make-Up Service' log and protocol to ensure FAPE is maintained despite irregularities.
Developing comprehensive 'reboot' plans for stagnant token systems through rebranding and stakeholder engagement.
Critical examination of response costs and their emotional impact, focusing on the earning-to-losing ratio.
Analysis of token accumulation and non-exchange behaviors, focusing on policy modification and consumer behavior.
Addressing the illicit economy, students design security measures and response protocols for token theft and fabrication.
Students investigate scenarios where clients lose interest in reinforcers and learn to apply functional assessments to motivation.
The capstone lesson on planning for skill maintenance and generalization across settings with a clear exit strategy.
Explores techniques for teaching clients to track and manage their own behavior, moving toward clinical independence.
This lesson teaches students to design instruction that generates data automatically, reducing the need for separate 'testing' sessions. Students create data sheets and digital forms that students can complete as part of their learning tasks.
Teaches students how to design and implement level systems that bridge the gap between token economies and real-world expectations.
This lesson focuses on identifying, dividing, and reading multi-syllabic words with open syllables (Step 5.2). It includes daily warm-ups and structured practice.
A set of tools to support a student's daily behavioral goals through a consistent check-in/check-out system.
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.
A functional budgeting lesson designed for young adults with intellectual disabilities and autism, focusing on making choices within a fixed budget. Includes a visual shopping worksheet, an answer key, and a guide for substitute teachers.
A comprehensive Check-In Check-Out (CICO) system designed for 1st-grade students to build self-regulation and positive behavior habits. This lesson includes the daily tracking sheet, a teacher facilitation guide, and a rewards menu to reinforce progress.
A comprehensive set of tools focused on short and long vowel patterns and consonant blends, designed specifically for Grade 3 students with reading difficulties. The lesson emphasizes multisensory decoding and structured fluency practice.
A comprehensive set of materials for a high school Open House, including a presentation and a parent/guardian support handout for the Reading and Learning Center English class.
A set of visual supports designed for a kindergarten student to manage behavior through scheduled breaks and a structured reward system for visits with the Assistant Principal.
Final review and mastery of all 15 contractions covered in the 9-week sequence, featuring comprehensive dictation and games.
Introduction to additional common part signs: 'ed', 'er', 'ou', 'ow', and 'st'. Focuses on placement within words.
Introduction to the 'ch' group of contractions: 'ch', 'gh', 'sh', 'th', and 'wh'. Focuses on the unique dot patterns for each.
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 reentry strategy for a 7th-grade student experiencing school refusal, focusing on a phased return centered around their academic strengths.
A lesson focused on the routine of safely exiting the school bus upon arrival at school, featuring clear visual supports for students.
A comprehensive toolkit for assessing and supporting students during elementary school reorganizations and transitions, focused on identifying psychological risks and planning tiered interventions.
A comprehensive set of data collection tools for Extended School Year (ESY) services, focusing on attendance tracking and daily progress monitoring for IEP goals.
A comprehensive assessment framework designed to evaluate and mitigate the psychological risks associated with student school transitions, ensuring psychological safety is prioritized alongside physical accessibility.
A comprehensive 120-minute one-on-one training session designed for individuals with intellectual disabilities. This lesson covers professional communication, teamwork, and problem-solving through scripted instruction, role-play, and practical activities.
This lesson equips 10th-grade students with practical observation and data collection techniques essential for paraprofessionals, focusing on objectivity, frequency, duration, and ethical reporting.
A collection of 10 distinct work samples designed for MCAS-Alt evidence collection, focusing on synonym identification through matching and multiple-choice formats.
A comprehensive set of resources for presenting the CPS Framework scaling project for the AEF grant, including slides and a summary poster.
A professional presentation designed to communicate the goals, rationale, and impact of the Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) expansion initiative for the Arlington Public Schools AEF District Investment Grant.
A structured weekly framework for delivering 30-minute Science of Reading based intervention sessions, including templates and reference guides.
A comprehensive onboarding and training lesson designed to equip paraprofessionals with the essential skills, policies, and strategies needed to support students effectively.
A structured language lesson using The Hunger Games to build semantic retrieval and knowledge through visual organizers like word webs, Venn diagrams, and the Expanding Expression Tool (EET).
A comprehensive 3-part toolkit for high school written expression, featuring a professional IEP goal bank, a teacher data collection log, and a student-facing analysis anchor chart.
