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Effective Communication Strategies for Co-Teachers in RTI Schools
By Elizabeth Whitten, Ph.D., Kelli J. Esteves, Ed.D., and Alice Woodrow, coauthors of RTI Success: Proven Tools and Strategies for Schools and Classrooms (Revised & Updated Edition) Response to Intervention (RTI) as a multi-tiered system of support takes a collaborative … Continue reading
Posted in Teaching Strategies
Tagged co-teaching, Free Spirit author, response to intervention, RTI
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How to Handle Anger Issues in the Classroom
By Andrew Hawk I believe it is the intent of most educators to create safe and happy learning environments. Classrooms should be places where students can set aside the outside world. However, this is easier said than done. Every day, … Continue reading
Posted in Elementary Angle, Teaching
Tagged anger, anger management, anger management for children, feelings, IEP, IEPs, response to intervention, RTI, special education
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Strategies for Successful Co-Teaching
By Kelli J. Esteves, Ed.D., and Elizabeth Whitten, Ph.D., coauthors of RTI in Middle School Classrooms: Proven Tools and Strategies We asked middle school teachers to share the questions and concerns they have about co-teaching in schools that have implemented … Continue reading
Posted in Teaching Strategies
Tagged co-teaching, Free Spirit author, middle school, response to intervention, RTI
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Universal Design for Learning and Differentiation: The Firm Foundation for RTI in Your Middle School Classroom
By Kelli J. Esteves, Ed.D., and Elizabeth Whitten, Ph.D., coauthors of RTI in Middle School Classrooms: Proven Tools and Strategies Imagine a middle school where teachers and students delight in the diversity each student brings to the learning environment. The … Continue reading
Debating About ADHD Medication . . . Again
It can be boggling to parents and educators. Every few months, news surfaces about yet another ADD/ADHD study. Findings vary, opinions on causes are discussed, and treatment ideas are evaluated. Teachers and counselors struggle to keep on top of new … Continue reading
Posted in Learning Disabilities
Tagged ADHD, elementary education, Pre-K, Ritalin, RTI, special education
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