When a student is exhibiting challenging behavior, it is important to remember that behavior is communication. Dr. Ross Greene writes that children exhibit challenging behaviors (whining, withdrawing, screaming, swearing, hitting, spitting, etc.) when the expectations placed on them outstrip their skills to communicate in other ways. This behavior is an indication that a child is…
For all students, but especially those with complex needs, having an active role in the classroom is of the utmost importance to their learning and well-being. āBeing part of the group and having an active role in the group activity increases feelings of participation and inclusion for students with disabilitiesā – Kramer et al., 2012….
Throughout this site, resources and strategies will be outlined to assist educators specifically with keeping learners with various types of IEP’s engaged in the classroom. General strategies will be outlined, as well as techniques based on grade level.