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Five Ways to Deal With Students Who Are Emotionally Disturbed

Listen to our podcast about behaviorally challenged students here.  by: Lynette Walters Dealing with emotionally disturbed students is no easy task.  No, let me place the emphasis on the words ‘NO TWO’ emotionally disturbed students are alike.They are simultaneously precious and fragile by nature.  Does expertise play a big part in handling? Or is instinct […]

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Preparing Students for a Brand New School Year

By Jan Jackson For many parents, teachers and students the school year is starting soon–very soon. Gone are the late morning starts and endless evenings playing well into the night. Instead parents are attempting to enforce bed times and anticipating the upcoming school year.  To help get our children prepared here are some simple tips […]

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How to Implement Deep Learning Characteristics in the Classroom

Deep learning is the foundation on which I instruct my students; whether it is through the use of practical thinking skills, human dimension activities, and/or data gathering. There are other deep learning characteristics I implement daily, but these are most commonly used in my classroom. These strategies help to keep me focused on one common goal […]