1. How To Plan Instructional Tasks Janie Prather Liberty High School Life Skills Teacher Teacher Academy August 8, 2013

2. Life Skills Instruction Language Arts Reading Math Science Social Studies Vocational Skills Domestic Skills Behavior Skills

3. THERE IS NO SINGLE DETAIL THAT IS AS IMPORTANT AS YOUR ENTHUSIASM FOR INSTRUCTION AND YOUR LOVE FOR YOUR STUDENTS!

4. Assessing Instructional Levels: How do I know where to begin? 1. 2. 3. What do my students need to know? 1. 2. 3.

5. Preparing Instructional Lessons: Use IEP’s as your guide to instruction Use your paraprofessionals wisely Have paperless lessons Focus on strengths and improve weaknesses Have high expectations

6. Keys To A Successful Life Skills Program Be flexible and creative Be positive Be a good communicator Look at student 10 years from now Look at parents as partners of the educational team Look at paraprofessionals as your greatest asset Build an emotional bank account with your students, paraprofessionals and parents Build rapport with your students Build a positive relationship with the community