by Heather Hoeft, B.S., M.Ed., LBS1 | May 10, 2023 | Classroom Instruction, Classroom Setup, Curriculum Ideas, Data, Interventions, Organization & Classroom Setup, Play, Schedules |
The transition from a self-contained classroom to a general education setting is a huge milestone for the classroom team and the learner. It is something to celebrate! A learner who is going through this transition has gained skills and new independence. While...
by Heather Hoeft, B.S., M.Ed., LBS1 | Feb 22, 2023 | Academics, Basic Skills, Classroom Instruction, Classroom Setup, Data, Interventions, Organization & Classroom Setup |
Working as an educator is a lot to manage. Teachers are supervisors of their paraprofessionals, case managers of their students, managers and partners of the related service team members, advocates for their school and students, and so much more! I often catch myself...
by Heather Hoeft, B.S., M.Ed., LBS1 | Jan 25, 2023 | Basic Skills, Classroom Instruction, Expressive Language, Interventions, Play, Receptive Language |
Working with families is an important part of any learner’s success. There are strategies that I have found to be most successful. My team and I are sure to communicate with families in their preferred method at least once a week. Some families prefer daily...
by Michelle Lindenmuth, M.Ed. | Jan 16, 2023 | Classroom Setup, Data, Interventions, Organization & Classroom Setup |
Doors to The Autism Helper’s Professional Development Membership are opening soon. This membership has positively transformed me as an educator and I want to show you how it can transform you, too! Who is The Membership For? Are you a hard-working special education...
by Heather Hoeft, B.S., M.Ed., LBS1 | Jan 11, 2023 | Basic Skills, Classroom Instruction, Classroom Setup, Curriculum Ideas, Interventions, Organization & Classroom Setup |
Many of us know the advantages to ABA (applied behavior analysis) and what it can do for not only people with Autism, but in changing any human behavior. ABA was not started because of Autistic individuals. ABA is the science of human behavior that uses techniques and...
by Heather Hoeft, B.S., M.Ed., LBS1 | Dec 28, 2022 | Classroom Instruction, Classroom Setup, Data, Interventions, Organization & Classroom Setup, Work Tasks |
Break times, whether they be summer break, weekends, or longer seasonal breaks, should definitely be used to rest, recharge, and spend time with family and friends. If you’re anything like me, a few days of that and a few days of getting work done is the best mix when...