by Heather Hoeft, B.S., M.Ed., LBS1 | Nov 22, 2023 | Behavior, Data, Interventions, Schedules, Visuals |
Off a learner is off task, they can be demonstrating that behavior in many different ways. Off-task behavior can have the function of access, escape, attention, or a sensory need. Just like any other behavior, we start with our ABC data and meet as a team to analyze...
by Heather Hoeft, B.S., M.Ed., LBS1 | Aug 23, 2023 | Basic Skills, Classroom Instruction, Life Skills, Schedules, Social Skills, Visuals |
My goal is always to help other teachers with things that I struggled with. In my experience, it was hard to ask for help and I wanted people to believe that I had it all together. Being an educator is hard, and after my experiences, I learned that asking for help is...
by Jen Koenig, B.S, M.Ed., LBS1 | Jun 21, 2023 | Organization & Classroom Setup, Schedules, Visuals, Work Tasks |
Summer Prep When I’m on summer break, I don’t want to do TOO much related to school. However, I’ve found that if I prep a few things here and there, I can make the back-to-school rush a little easier for myself. No matter if you are new to the...
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 | Nov 9, 2022 | Academics, Behavior, Interventions, Life Skills, Schedules, Visuals, Work Tasks |
Anyone who is a parent, guardian, or a caregiver for someone knows that it is practically impossible to set up a home that mirrors school. If you are someone like me who is working a full-time job outside of the home, follow-through within the home on teaching...
by Stephanie Kennedy, M.Ed | Aug 26, 2022 | Behavior, Communication, Fall, Life Skills, Parent Perspective, Schedules, Seasonal, Visuals |
Ring the Alarm – School is Back! The kids are going back to school which means it’s time for changing up our schedules and getting used to those early mornings. I returned to work this week and wow, it was hard! I was exhausted, cranky, and depended...
