Transitions Keys To Success
It is coming to that time of year for all teachers… transition!!! In education, transition typically refers to the three...
Autism
A friend of mine was frustrated with the school system, her son’s teacher, her son, and herself. Diagnosed with ADHD...
Celebrate Reading Month
I did a post about reading to our children which focused on some of the benefits of reading: bonding, intimacy, focus, sitting skills, increased exposure to language, and more.
A Program That Works!
As teachers, who strive to provide the best education for their students possible, we are always looking for better ways to accomplish this task. One such program, that I absolutely believe…
What Are Restraints?
Last week, I did a post on the use of restraints. For those who don’t know, I wanted to shed...
To Restrain or Not to Restrain
“There’s other ways to deal with violent behaviors or misbehavior outbursts than restraint.” This comment was made by a criminal...
So Much More
I saw this poster and wanted to share, because I am every single one of these!!! I even added a...
The Whole Picture
Dealing with challenging behaviors is something most teachers, Special Ed or not, face on a daily basis. Often times, the...
Understanding Autism
A friend of mine was frustrated with the school system, her son’s teacher, her son, and herself. Diagnosed with ADHD...
First Day Of School
We hear the old adage, “time flies” all of the time. It is used in reference to kids growing older, grandbabies getting bigger, years and months passing by way to fast, and, of course, summer.