by Heather Hoeft, B.S., M.Ed., LBS1 | Nov 8, 2023 | Academics, Basic Skills, Classroom Instruction, Data, Interventions, Language Arts, Math |
I have had the wonderful opportunity to teach, train, and work with many wonderful general education and special education professionals within my career. One area of focus has constantly been modifying and working with learners who benefit from discrete trial....
by Heather Hoeft, B.S., M.Ed., LBS1 | Oct 25, 2023 | Academics, Basic Skills, Classroom Instruction, Classroom Setup, Curriculum Ideas, Language Arts, Math, Organization & Classroom Setup |
Accommodations and modifications are two terms that are used heavily in the special education world. These are also two terms that are included in every IEP and are very important to a learner’s success. Both of these terms require specificity and training to...
by Heather Hoeft, B.S., M.Ed., LBS1 | Oct 11, 2023 | Academics, Basic Skills, Classroom Instruction, Data, Interventions, Language Arts, Math, Science/Social Studies |
This year is my first real experience in kindergarten. I have been having a blast working with a new team of educators and learning about the skills at this developmental age. With a son who started kindergarten this year as well, I am learning how hard kindergarten...
by Jen Koenig, B.S, M.Ed., LBS1 | Oct 10, 2023 | Academics, Basic Skills, Classroom Instruction |
Fall Centers A few weeks ago, I wrote about how much I love a good theme for centers. I just added centers into my rotation and my students are loving it! All of my learners are emerging learners in a K-2 self-contained classroom. Fall is a great time to add centers...
by Heather Hoeft, B.S., M.Ed., LBS1 | Sep 27, 2023 | Academics, Behavior, Classroom Instruction, Reducing Problem Behavior |
With the start of the school year comes many behaviors, both positive and negative, in classrooms and other school environments. With best practices changing and inclusion opportunities increasing, I have seen many district general education classrooms require...
by Heather Hoeft, B.S., M.Ed., LBS1 | Sep 13, 2023 | Academics, Classroom Instruction, Classroom Setup, Data, Interventions |
This year I am starting a new position in a new school district. I am a support personnel working in 3 classrooms to help support students with IEPs, maladaptive behaviors, RTI support, and much more. I am so excited to be in a new school district and to learn all of...