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This Changes How You See Struggling Students
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Hi, friend! Have you ever thought… They know the material… so why isn’t the work getting done? Missing assignments. You’re not alone. The truth is, this often isn’t a motivation issue—it’s executive function. And that matters, because executive function skills are developmental. Students don’t need more consequences—they need the right supports. That’s exactly what we’re breaking down in a new article over on The Intentional IEP. Inside, you’ll find: If you’ve ever thought, “I know they can do this…”—this will help. 👉 Read the full article here: Executive Function Accommodations That Work Pro TipSpiral-bound planners can be a game-changer! This post shares how to turn your planner into a spiral-bound wonder that works for you. Check it out here! Be sure to follow The Intentional IEP on Instagram for IEP and Special Ed tips! Have a great week! Stephanie |
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Welcome to issue #4 of Around the IEP Table, Reader! Intentional Thought ⭐ Baseline data isn't about proving and knowing what your student can do right now so you can see how far they go. Baseline data is one of those special education terms we use constantly. "Collect your baseline data." "You need a baseline before writing the goal." "Make sure you get beginning of the year baselines." But what are we actually talking about? What does any of it mean? Simple terms: baseline data is a...
Welcome to issue #3 of Around the IEP Table, Reader! Intentional Priority ⭐ Build a lesson-planning system that stays at school. I want to touch on lesson planning this week because I know some special ed teachers have a protected planning period... and some don't. And some teachers technically have one... but it gets filled with meetings, coverage, paperwork, student needs, and all the things that apparently could not happen at any other time. That is why I will never tell a teacher that the...
Reader, Welcome to issue #2 of Around the IEP Table. Intentional Priority ⭐ I'm going to start this week's intentional thought by telling you, there is no single best way to collect data. I have seen some beautifully organized binders (I have them!), some digital forms that can be accessed from anywhere, using sticky notes (my personal fav!), tally sheets, clipboards, spreadsheets... or a hybrid combination of all of the above. So let me let you in on a little secret, Reader: the best data...