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Brad has a difficult time engaging with his peers.

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Brad has a difficult time engaging with his peers.

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Brad would benefit from participating in ice breakers and getting to know you activities.  Some examples would be a class scavenger hunt where Brad would get to know more about his classmates in a fun way.  This is a great strategy not only for Brad to get to know his classmates, but for his classmates to get to know more about him.

Ensure the classroom environment is welcoming to students from all cultures. To be engaged, students need to feel that they are in an environment where they are accepted and affirmed. Ensure the classroom is warm and inviting to all.  You can create a welcoming environment by having Brad and his classmates participate in an "I Am" activity. Students can create a poster, a poem, a slideshow, a "Top Ten" list, etc. to describe themselves

Survey students to obtain information about their likes and dislikes. Understanding what students like and dislike will provide suggested areas in which teachers can connect with the student and pair students with similar interests (e.g., favorite books, movies, video games). If Brad can find a classmate with similar hobbies and interests it will be easier for him to initiate a conversation and work with his peers.

https://www.edutopia.org/blog/fostering-classroom-relationships-larry-ferlazzo-katie-hull-sypnieski

Marino, Jahnean M7
Strategies For Inclusion

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To help with Myisha’s anxiety, the teacher can provide a time to speak with her about what interventions she would find helpful. Having the student discuss strategies may help them to be involved in reducing their anxiety symptoms. This also provides the student an opportunity to talk about situations that cause anxiety symptoms as well as for them to be more aware of their symptoms.

The teacher can teach Myisha relaxation techniques she can do at school, such as deep breathing exercises.  A program like Me Moves is an easy and innovative way to increase attention and calm in as little as two minutes.  https://thinkingmoves.com/

Myisha may benefit from small group activities throughout the day. Students with anxiety may be better able to cope with small groups of a few students rather than large classroom study.

Posting the daily routine in the classroom and letting Myisha know in advance any changes in the schedule. Letting students know exactly what is expected will help lessen anxiety. For a student with anxiety, a sudden change can cause a panic attack. Knowing in advance what the day will be like will help in transitions.  http://do2learn.com/picturecards/VisualSchedules/index.htm

Play soothing music during down time. Many times playing soft music can help students to calm down and can relieve stress. During quiet activities or seatwork, use soothing music.  http://psychcentral.com/lib/the-power-of-music-to-reduce-stress/

Incorporate exercise into the school day. Stop lessons for a few minutes for brain breaks or do stretching exercises in between lessons. This can help reduce stress.  Go Noodle is a great resource for brain breaks.   https://www.gonoodle.com/

http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/school-258065-5.html

Marino, Jahnean M7
Strategies For Inclusion

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Social Scripts for Social Anxieties

Social stories work for autism and also for individuals that suffer from  social anxiety disorders.

Social Stories provide a skill set, social script, that students can use in a variety of settings.

These would support Mysha as she encounters new people and new situations. Unfamiliar people and settings cause anxiety for her. If she had social stories to use as a support, this would help Mysha.

Social Stories would also benefit Brad in unknown situations and create a skill set he can use in many settings.

http://www.pbisworld.com/tier-2/social-stories/

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Brad benefits from peer support. Pairing Brad with a high school peer mentor will enhance his academic and post-secondary experience by making connections with peers.
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Myisha struggles with oral reading comprehension

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Myisha struggles with oral reading comprehension

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Since Myisha struggles with oral reading comprehension, a text reader can be very beneficial and support her needs by having the text read as she follows along visually.  This resources can be applied to any written text. Madden-Klicker_Elizabeth_M7 Strategies for Inclusion

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Fun, Online, Free. Listen to great content

Drag, drop & play (or directly copy text & play). That's it. No downloads. No logins. No passwords. No fuss. Simply fun to use and listen to great content. Great for listening in the background. Great for proof-reading. Great for kids and more. Learn more, including a YouTube we made, here.

Multilingual, Natural Voices

We facilitate high-quality natural-sounding voices from different sources. There are male & female voices, in different accents and different languages. Choose the voice you like, insert text, click play to generate the synthesized speech and enjoy listening.

Exit, Come Back & Play from Where You Stopped

TTSReader remembers the article and last position when paused, even if you close the browser. This way, you can come back to listening right where you previously left. Works on Chrome & Safari on mobile too. Ideal for listening to articles.

Better than Podcasts

In many aspects, synthesized speech has advantages over recorded podcasts. Here are some: First of all - you have unlimited - free - content. That includes high-quality articles and books, that are not available on podcasts. Second - it's free. Third - it uses almost no data - so it's available offline too, and you save money. If you like listening on the go, as while driving or walking - get our free Android Text Reader App.

Read PDF Files, Texts & Websites

TTSReader extracts the text from pdf files, and reads it out loud. Also useful for simply copying text from pdf to anywhere. In addition, it highlights the text currently being read - so you can follow with your eyes. If you specifically want to listen to websites - such as blogs, news, wiki - you should get our free extension for Chrome

Export Speech to Audio Files

TTSReader enables exporting the synthesized speech with a single click. This is available currently only on Windows, and requires ttsreader's premium token - get it on the chrome store.

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Miysha struggles with organizational skills

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Miysha struggles with organizational skills

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1. paperwork - use strategy instruction to develop and maintain a master binder in which she keeps important papers.  Since Miysha is a visual learner, color-coding is indicated.  This is a common organizational practice. An example is found here:
http://www.ldonline.org/article/25179/

2.  Time - many homework and organizational apps are available.  Miysha should find one which works best for her.  ToDo list is a simple example. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/any.do-to-do-list/id497328576?mt=8
Disability.gov provides links to several sites featuring apps for students with disabilities.
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Myisha's teachers says she tends to draw in class, missing information for her notes.  Miysha struggles with oral comprehension.

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Myisha's teachers says she tends to draw in class, missing information for her notes.  Miysha struggles with oral comprehension.

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Above all, discuss with Miysha why she is not paying attention in class.

1. In her "Focus on Inclusion" presentation, Dr. Lisa Dieker recommends that teachers reconsider their methodology when students are not engaged.  Teacher can add more visual and social aspects to her presentation of information (UDL) - encourage graphic organizers and visual representations (pictures) to summarize information.  Partner note taking.
2.  If Miysha is bored or anxious a personal fidget may be a good substitute for a drawing utensil . (stress ball )
3.  Because she struggles with comprehension and writing, Miysha may benefit from basic guided note taking format to focus her attention.   And/or 4.  Provide Miysha with a copy of notes as long as she writes down the 5-6 key points circled on the board as a cue  (Dieker 2014)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Iqrw7JKg5Y
4.  use strategy instruction to teach attention--why it is important, what it looks like, model it, practice it.

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Assistive Technology tools for Mysha and Brad

I would trial each tool below for both Mysha and Brad. The paperport notes would help Brad with organization and eliminate the handwriting challenges. The same technology would be a great trial for Mysha, to see if this would help her at the college level.
Paperport Notes:
Allows students to access documents from teachers, download them, organize them, annotate and submit them.
Read 2 Go may be beneficial to both students, but I specifically selected this for Mysha due to her limited reading skills.
Read 2 Go:
Access to variety of books. Students can listen to books, control visual enhancements,  control background colors, and also have highlight options.
This will benefit both students. Again I selected this specifically for Mysha and her difficulties with writing.
Co-Writer:
Word prediction program that helps with writing complete and correct sentences.

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Mysha experiences anxiety in new settings
Three suggested activities for reducing anxiety in the classroom include -
1.) Relaxation skills - music, coloring, sensory activities, low impact stretching, Yoga, lotions, art and craft activities.
2.) Deep breathing exercises.
3.) Positive Self Talk exercises.
These activities are recommended by "Autism Speaks". I know that Mysha doesn't have autism but the tools still fit her needs and her anxieties. They would benefit Mysha in all aspects of her life, especially when she is attending college. Developing these skills in high school will provide great tools for her during her post-secondary life.

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Mysha will benefit from learning skills. When she has learning skills, she will be more confident in herself. Helping her develop note-taking skills, study skills, listening skills, organization skills, and self-advocacy skills will increase her learning experience in the classroom. Students that are more successful in the classroom become better self-advocates in regards to their learning disabilities.

This weeks reading about "Strategies" explained that non-strategic learners need tools so they can plan how to solve problems. My experience as a parent of child with auditory dyslexia, supports the belief that when students have the skills necessary for learning, they overcome their learning challenges, and are comfortable advocating for their needs. When students haven't succeeded in school, don't have a skill set, then they don't have the confidence to advocate.

http://www.educationcorner.com/study-skills.html

http://www.parentcenterhub.org/repository/priority-selfadvocacy/#what
Mbasye-M7 Strategies for Inclusion

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Brad benefits from Visual Supports

Visual supports that may promote routine and consistency for Brad in a variety of settings includes:
Visual Schedules
Choice Boards
Boundary Markers
Maps
Labeling with words and or pictures.
Of the strategies I would use visual schedules for Brad in all settings. I would use choice boards in environments where he may have choices presented. Recently I used Boundary Markers for a student in Gym class, and it really helped as a simple structure in an unstructured environment. So in less structured environment this may really help Brad. Labels especially in classrooms would help set the tone for routines.
These strategies are supported by this week's reading assignment.

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Brad is a hands-on learner who has expressed interest in autos.

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Brad is a hands-on learner who has expressed interest in autos.

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As one of Brad's electives, Brad could take an Auto's class in high school to further explore this postsecondary goal.  Brad is a visual and kinesthetic learner.  The teacher could engage Brad through differentiated instruction for all students that guides students with visual step by step instructions on performing basic auto repair and maintenance.  This clip provides an example of how the process of changing oil can be broken down into visual steps. Madden-Klicker_Elizabeth_M7 Strategies for Inclusion

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Learn how to change your oil in simple step-by-step instructions. Roll up your sleeves and read our handy DIY tips for changing your own oil.

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In order to support Myisha, she can join a resiliency program like
"Resilient Youth: A 6-Week Mind Body Program".
An evidenced based resiliency program helps to normalize feelings of anxiety and enhances her resiliency to understand and manage anxiety in an academic setting and her success with obtaining her postsecondary goals.  This type of program is offered  by her school social worker/school psychologist or by local youth services counseling agencies.  The attachment shows an example of an evidence-based resiliency training program.  Madden-Klicker_Elizabeth_M7 Strategies for Inclusion

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Brad has difficulty getting along with peers.  He is a visual learner.

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Brad has difficulty getting along with peers.  He is a visual learner.

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https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/styles/iidc/deimages/IRCA/visual_support/schoolWorking02.jpg

Is a link to a word and visual strategy for participating in small groups. It is a simple way of reminding Brad of the rationale for working with others and of how he is expected to act within the group.  This can easily be modified to include less words/more visuals, of Brad's choice.  This visual card might include personalized coping methods for dealing with the frustration of noisy peers or with those who do not follow group rules. This strategy can be tuaght using strategy instruction.
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Brad has organizational issues.  He does his homework, but forgets to turn it in.  He also has poor handwriting.  

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Brad has organizational issues.  He does his homework, but forgets to turn it in.  He also has poor handwriting.  

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The teacher can accept computer submitted homework.  This gives Brad the opportunity to submit his homework on time, and in the same format as his peers.  They can submit it through Dropbox immediately.  Brad can be provided with cues to submit his homework. www.dropbox.com

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