Thank You!Thank you for filling out ARD paperwork and for attending ARDs! Without your input on the forms and attending the meetings, we could not make informed decisions that affect the future of our students! By giving your time, you are improving the future of our students! Thank you!!! Accommodations DailyAs we are nearing the end of this semester, please keep in mind that classroom accommodations are still important and necessary for the success of our students! Test accommodations are imporant, but what we do for our students on a daily basis is even more important! If you're not sure how to accommodate, let's talk about it! Come by 112 before or after school or chat with that student's contact teacher! Which of the pictures above represents your students? Even in these last weeks of the semester, let's do our best to be the second picture! Upcoming Help Sessions2 more official sessions left!
Thoughtful ConsequencesIn behavioral terms, a consequence is stimulus that occurs after a behavior--in other words: a consequence is your response to a student's behavior. Future behaviors are influenced by the consequence that follows, so it's imperative to be mindful of how we are responding to each and every behavior. Your response to a behavior in this moment sets the stage for future behaviors. A consequence can be positive - such as praise, or a piece of candy, or a thumbs up. A consequence can be punitive - such as redirection, correction, or detention. On a day to day basis, as teachers, we provide behavioral consequences all day long that are not necessarily just praise and "punishment." The way that we respond to each and every behavior sets the stage for behaviors in the future, so we have to be mindful of the way we respond to all behavior (even something as simple as a raised hand, talking out, or asking to go to the restroom). Our response to the behavior right now is down payment for the behavior that we will see in the future, so pay wisely! Upcoming Help Sessions:We have 3 more scheduled help sessions this school year!
If you are working on an assignment, project, or test, and you're not quite sure how to modify or accommodate, come by 112 at the times below! The Power of PraiseThink about how you feel when someone praises you. Now, think about how you feel when you are corrected. Doesn't it feel good to be praised in front of others? Doesn't it feel embarrassing to be corrected in front of others? Keep in mind that our students are no different from us! Do your best to praise publicly and correct privately. You'll be amazed at the result! Help SessionsWe are nearing the end of the school year, and accommodations and modification are still extremely important and required for the success of our students! Are there areas where you are still struggling? Please ask for help or support so that we can work together to do what is best for our students! Can't make it to those dates? No worries! Come by 112 any day after school if you'd like to chat! Your students' contact teachers are also a great resource if you're not sure how to support a student!
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