Implementing Communication
I would say that most, if not all, of our students have some kind of communication goal(s). Communication is the foundation for everything we do… and don’t do. For some of our students…
How Do We?
The outbreak of COVID-19 has forced school districts across the nation to rethink delivery of special education services. With the pandemic forcing extended school closures, administrators and teachers…
The Oddest Place
“Did she come with her glasses on?” That was the question of the day! Why? Because none of us saw Amanda with her glasses on, but her mom swore she…
Case In Point
One of the biggest challenges of being a teacher, special education or not, is dealing with behaviors. Over the years, there have been countless studies and tons of theories…
More Than Just A Kiss!
Often times, we take for granted the simple things in life when it comes to our children; saying “I love you”, a wave goodbye, saying “hi”, playing a sport, taking…
And You Wonder Why!
I did a post on the Importance of Negative Consequences. The heart of this post was the fact that positive reinforcement by itself is not the key to successfully dealing…
The Teacher Said No!
I always tell my para-educators that when they are confronted by people who do not take them at their word, to tell them “the teacher said no” or “go tell/ask the teacher.” That usually seals…
Did You Know?
Today we celebrate a man who was an important civil rights activist. We are all familiar with Martin Luther King Jr’s more prominent…
Happy New Year
Some of us welcomed 2020 with a big bang while others ushered the new year in softly and quietly. Whatever the choice made to ring in the new year…
A Year In Review
I have had the distinct pleasure in writing my blog posts for Special Ed Speaks for several years now. I have also thrived on you…