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[katie accordino @Katieacc1]

@RutgersAltRoute I think it is important to foster positive relationships between teachers and students and teachers and families. This will allow students/families to feel comfortable reaching out when they need help #AltRtEd #SafeSchools

[katie accordino @Katieacc1]

@RutgersAltRoute Challenges presented by HIB is that students may not be available for learning if they are worrying about their safety. Learning opportunities provided are using HIB as examples to teach social-emotional skills needed to solve conflict appropriately #AltRtEd #SafeSchools

[katie accordino @Katieacc1]

@RutgersAltRoute I communicate with families daily. A daily communication log goes home in student's backpack or it is posted to that families Microsoft teams page depending on which mode of communication they prefer. I also have clinic meetings with families every 6 weeks #AltRtEd #SafeSchools

[katie accordino @Katieacc1]

@RutgersAltRoute Teachers can be model of prosocial behavior and create an environment of respect between teachers and students. Teachers can also foster positive relationships between peers #AltRtEd #SafeSchools

[katie accordino @Katieacc1]

@RutgersAltRoute I work in a special education classroom with students who engage in self-injury and aggressive behavior. I arrange the environment in order to prevent these behaviors. Such as mats on desk tops and keeping desks spaced apart #AltRtEd #SafeSchools

[katie accordino @Katieacc1]

@RutgersAltRoute For some of my families instead of sending daily communication logs home on paper, I use Microsoft Teams to send daily updates. I also use this platform to send videos and pictures of the skills students are working on #AltRtEd #EdTech

[katie accordino @Katieacc1]

@RutgersAltRoute The benefits are the access to limitless information and resources you can use to enhance student knowledge and experience. The challenges are issues with Wifi or the district not having the resources needed to accommodate certain technology #AltRdEd #EdTech

[katie accordino @Katieacc1]

@RutgersAltRoute I meet weekly with the members of my team (e.g., behavior analyst, SLP, administrator) to review student data and problem solve any issues. Additionally, my school will have professional development where experts in the field present #AltRtEd #EdTech

[katie accordino @Katieacc1]

@RutgersAltRoute Some barriers in my classroom are my student's skill level. Many of them do not have the skills needed to interact with advanced forms of technology. To address this, I have included IEP goals to target these skills #AltRtED #EdTech

[katie accordino @Katieacc1]

@RutgersAltRoute I teach special education and most of what I teach is life skills. I currently have students with IEP goals focused on learning to play iPad games and type on a computer and iPad keyboard. This is to build independence and leisure skills #AltRtEd #EdTech

[katie accordino @Katieacc1]

@RutgersAltRoute A5 In the future, I can provide transparent rubrics and a variety of examples when giving assignments to better help my students be successful #AltRtEd #Growthmindset

[katie accordino @Katieacc1]

@RutgersAltRoute A4 Examples of feedback would be: "I like all of the effort you have put into this assignment" or "You have worked so hard it shows" #AltRtEd #Growthmindset

[katie accordino @Katieacc1]

@RutgersAltRoute A3 I can include students in the goal setting process and be mindful of the way I phrase expectations of my students. #AltRtEd #Growthmindset

[katie accordino @Katieacc1]

@RutgersAltRoute A2 Teachers can have a positive attitude and mindset towards their student's growth. They can encourage their students and provide opportunities to demonstrate their progress #AltRtEd #Growthmindset

[katie accordino @Katieacc1]

@RutgersAltRoute Student's with a fixed mindset may not reach their full potential because they do not believe they can achieve at a higher level #AltRtEd #growthmindset

[katie accordino @Katieacc1]

@RutgersAltRoute A5 I think one of the best ways to fine-tune behavior management is to ensure the strategies are student-specific and function based. #altrted #sped

[katie accordino @Katieacc1]

@RutgersAltRoute A4 I have found that scheduled movement breaks can be extremely helpful. It allows students to get some energy out while also letting their brain have a little break. #altrted #sped

[katie accordino @Katieacc1]

@RutgersAltRoute A3 Teachers can provide outlets for students' needs for movement and fidgeting by providing fidget toys and movement breaks. I use these frequently in my ABA-based special education classroom #altrted #SpEd

[katie accordino @Katieacc1]

@RutgersAltRoute A2 I can help students become more involved in determining the strategies that work best for them. This can help them feel that they are involved in the process and may give them more confidence to advocate for themself #altrted #SpEd

[katie accordino @Katieacc1]

@RutgersAltRoute A1 Challenges that I have faced while making a more inclusive environment for individuals with learning disabilities is finding the appropriate accommodations needed to meet each learner's unique needs. #AltRtEd #SpEd