Ashlei (Miss F)

[Ashlei (Miss F) @spedhugs]

I think CPS and Plan B would be a great addition to our school. I liked the idea of starting with a small cohort to really hone skills and then branching out to help guide other teachers until all are on board and comfortable #smithlearns

[Noel Smith ES @smithelem_Noel]

12. Overall, how did you feel about the resolution of Joey’s challenging behavior? Does it seem realistic? 13. How can you see CPS/Plan B working in our school? What would have to happen for our school to implement this? What obstacles would have to be overcome? #smithlearns

[Ashlei (Miss F) @spedhugs]

Overall, Joey’s behavior seemed to improve but more importantly his relationship with the teacher improved. It seems realistic- esp the time it takes to see the changes #smithlearns

[Noel Smith ES @smithelem_Noel]

12. Overall, how did you feel about the resolution of Joey’s challenging behavior? Does it seem realistic? 13. How can you see CPS/Plan B working in our school? What would have to happen for our school to implement this? What obstacles would have to be overcome? #smithlearns

[Ashlei (Miss F) @spedhugs]

Ground work needs to be laid with regards to respectful group communication expectations (which could show additional lagging skills for many students). I love the whole group Plan B & was impressed the teacher decided to meet more frequently to complete the plan #SmithLearns

[Noel Smith ES @smithelem_Noel]

On p. 208 Mrs. Woods attempts to use Plan B with her entire class to address a class issue. If you want to use Plan B with a group, what groundwork needs to be in place to make sure it’s successful? What is your reaction to how Plan B plays out with her entire class? #smithlearns

[Ashlei (Miss F) @spedhugs]

In this exchange you saw a HUGE time spent on student concerns. The adult concerns are also addressed but not made to feel “more important” than the kiddos concerns. They come to a solution to try and agree to revamp if needed. It takes time but time will be saved in the long run

[Noel Smith ES @smithelem_Noel]

10. On pages 92-108 we see some of Plan B taking place. What were the actions and words that you think will contribute to making this a successful plan? What else do you think the staff should have said or done? What concerns do you have about this plan? #SmithLearns

[Ashlei (Miss F) @spedhugs]

Plan B is proactive way to solve problems, teach lagging skills & successfully decrease behaviors. It takes collaboration between the teacher & the student. It’s a two way street where all parties involved feel heard, respected, & valued. It takes practice, patience, & time!

[Noel Smith ES @smithelem_Noel]

9. What are some of the benefits of using Plan B? How does this plan differ from what you’ve used? What might be some obstacles to doing the three steps involved in Plan B? What are the benefits of the Empathy step? What might make this step hard to implement? #SmithLearns

[Ashlei (Miss F) @spedhugs]

*Lagging skills (I should proofread before I tweet!)

[Ashlei (Miss F) @spedhugs]

Laggin s kills are the skills needed to meet the given expectation. Unsolved problems are situations where expectations aren’t able to be met due to a skill deficit. The ALSUP should be filled out using a team approach to help determine all of the unsolved problems #smithlearns

[Noel Smith ES @smithelem_Noel]

Q.7-Dr. Greene describes two culprits of children’s challenging behavior: lagging skills & unsolved problems. What is the difference between them? What does the author believe should be the first step in addressing challenging behavior & how can the ALSUP tool help? #SmithLearns

[Ashlei (Miss F) @spedhugs]

Plan A is an adult driven way of trying to handle behavior. The adult defines the problems and imposes the consequences with zero input from the kiddo. It does not define the students concerns or help identify the lagging skills needed for the kid to be successful. #SmithLearns

[Noel Smith ES @smithelem_Noel]

8. When teachers’ expectations are unmet, they often respond with Plan A. What exactly is this plan? Even if teachers have been successful with this plan, how is this different from simply communicating an expectation? #smithlearns

[Ashlei (Miss F) @spedhugs]

The unsolved problems arent defined by diagnosis. We should be helping kids solve the problems and be providing them with all of the care and support they need, regardless of a diagnosis. No two kids with the same diagnosis will have all of the same unsolved problems #smithlearns

[Noel Smith ES @smithelem_Noel]

Looking at the list of possible lagging skills. How does this compare to the diagnoses we are used to seeing in kids with challenging behavior (ADHD, bipolar disorder, etc.)? Why does the author prefer not to use these diagnoses? #smithlearns

[@momentous @momentous]

Self regulation ⤵️

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[Ashlei (Miss F) @spedhugs]

The list is long but I think shows how important behavior and social skills are. They are vital to tackle if we want success with academics- especially with our kiddos who have challenging behavior. All of the lagging skills can fit into one of the Executive Function categories.

[Noel Smith ES @smithelem_Noel]

Smith Staff Book Study Q.5: Dr. Greene proposes a long list of life skills that kids with challenging behavior are lacking. What is your response to this list? Which items resonate for you based on your experiences? Would you add any life skills to this list? #SmithLearns

[Ashlei (Miss F) @spedhugs]

This philosophy is more of a lack of skill v. a lack of will. Kiddos want to behave. They want to do well. They are lacking the skills that make it possible. It should transform how adults help them by defining what skills they are lacking and need to be successful.

[Noel Smith ES @smithelem_Noel]

4. How is Dr. Greene’s philosophy of children (“Kids do well if they can”) different from the prevailing view (“Kids do well if they want to”)? How do these differing views affect the way adults approach behavioral issues? #smithlearns

[Ashlei (Miss F) @spedhugs]

The current system is not working. It doesn’t focus on unsolved problems and doesn’t teach kiddos the skills they are missing to succeed. Social Skills and behavior skills are just as important as academics, for all kiddos!

[Noel Smith ES @smithelem_Noel]

Smith Staff Book Study Q.3--The Disciplinary System: What does the author say about the current state of our discipline system? How does it or doesn't it serve students who behave well? What about students with behavioral challenges? Why or why not? #SmithLearns

[Ashlei (Miss F) @spedhugs]

The basic premise of the book revolves around students with challenging behavior have deficits in skills. Those lagging skills make it difficult for students to meet expectations beyond their skill sets.

[Noel Smith ES @smithelem_Noel]

Smith book study question 2. What is the basic premise of the book – what does Dr. Greene believe to be the main problem facing kids with behavioral challenges? Why are they not behaving themselves according to Dr. Greene? #SmithLearns

[Ashlei (Miss F) @spedhugs]

@SmithReads Yes! Love the “bag of tricks” because what works for 1 doesn’t work for all.

[Ashlei (Miss F) @spedhugs]

The incident was very familiar & saddening. I think the whole class, students/teachers, suffered. But Joey suffered the most. I think everyone could have responded differently but it can be a shock to the classroom teacher the first time significant bx happens #smithlearns

[Noel Smith ES @smithelem_Noel]

Smith's Lost at School Book Study Question #1: What was your reaction to the incident involving Joey introduced in the first chapter? Who seems to be suffering in this narrative? Do you think any of the staff members could have reacted differently to Joey? #SmithLearns

[Ashlei (Miss F) @spedhugs]

I am ready to learn! #smithlearns

[Ashlei (Miss F) @spedhugs]

Here is to our summer book study... Lost At School #smithlearns

[Danny Steele @SteeleThoughts]

There are 101 ways to connect with your students. But none of them work if you don’t begin with care. And if you have that… you can make almost any strategy work.

[Ashlei (Miss F) @spedhugs]

@wonderin202 I’m a k-5 sped teacher :)

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