Getting Started! The 10 Most Important Things for Teachers to Do Mindy Stevens Mary Reed Click now to advance slide

1. Plan the Schedule Check the school schedule and calendar Design a classroom schedule Develop individual student schedules Adults need schedules too! Click now to advance slide

WednesdayTuesdayFriday MondayThursday 8:15-8:30 8:30-10:30 10:30-11:00 11:00 -12:00 12:00-12:30 12:30 – 1:30 2:15-2:30 1:30-2:00 Morning Routine Morning Routine Morning Routine Morning Routine Morning Routine Lunch Prep to go home, Dismissal Prep to go home, Dismissal Prep to go home, Dismissal Prep to go home, Dismissal Prep to go home, Dismissal Art 11:00 – 11:40 Media Center Physical Education Music Story Time 11: :00 Social Studies Social Studies Science Learning Centers Learning Centers Reading, Language Arts Reading, Language Arts Reading, Language Arts Reading, Language Arts Reading, Language Arts Snack, Play break Snack, Play break Snack, Play break Snack, Play break Snack, Play break Math Social skills groups Classroom jobs 2:15-2:30 Click now to advance slide

TimeSubjectMaterialsLesson or activities Student Schedule Morning Routine Language Arts Reading Math Lunch Science Center time Dismissal 8:15 – 8:30 8:30 – 10:30 10:30 – 11:00 11; :00 12:00- 12:30 12:30 – 1:30 1:30 – 2:15 2:15-2:30 Put away back pack Attendance Pledge of Allegiance Morning show Vocabulary Spelling book page 27 Read pages with a friend Write answers to comprehension questions Flash card practice Measurement activity Computer drill Sit at table 5 Gameboy when finished eating Potato vines activity Identifying plant parts Computer Homework Feed Rusty Bathroom Go to bus Speech 10:00 – 10:30 Social skills group 1:45-2:15 Schedule card Reading book Notebook Pencil Flashcards Measuring cups Beans Lunch box Gameboy Activity materials in science center Backpack Guinea pig food Vocabulary sheet Spelling book Pencil Permission slip, signed by parents Click now to advance slide

Mrs. Johnson’s MondayMonday TimeClass ActivityAssignment Assist late arriving students Deliver attendance to office Morning Routine 8:15 – 8:30 group 1 – review vocabulary words Assist students with seat work Make work copies for math activity Prep for student snack Language Arts 8:30 – 10:30 Assist students with snack and clean up\supervise restroom break Facilitate reading activity with John and 3 rd grade peers 10:30 – 11:00Reading Set up and supervise measurement activity Review practice drill with David and Sam Assist students to prepare for lunch Math 11; :00 Supervise lunch activities Lunch12:00- 12:30 Social Studies Center time Support David and Chris in 3rd grade class activities – facilitate social interaction with peers 12:30 – 1:30 1:30 – 2:15 Supervise students with gathering materials and belongings Assist students riding buses 3041 and 7271 to dismissal point Dismissal2:15-2:30 Click now to advance slide

2. Organize the Physical Space Click now to advance slide

large group instructional table materials instructional filing cabinets student schedules computers door student learning materials student desks, independent learning area play/recreation area storage bookshelves class meeting space chalkboard/display space bulletin board storage for student belongingsClick now to advance slide

large group Instructional table materials instructional student shcedules computers door student learning materials student desks, independent learning area play/recreation area storage bookshelves class meeting space chalkboard/display space bulletin board storage for student belongings materials instructional student learning materials storage for student belongings filing cabinets Click now to advance slide

3. Plan Lessons Review IEPs Instructional groupings Click now to advance slide

Group Instructional Activity: Student:Instructional Supports and Strategies Student: Annual Goal to be Addressed: Skills Targeted for Instruction: Creating community map posters to be displayed in the front office. Students will create maps of the school neighborhood and community as a class project Michael will both verbally and in writing provide his own name and his parents’ names, home address and phone number, and the name of his school and teacher Increased fluency with functional communication skills Michael Jennifer Jennifer will share materials, take turns and complete the activity with peers Increase range of interaction and participation skills within a group activity with peers Derek Increase functional academic skills at the 3 rd grade level Identify and label names of streets on his bus route Write an itinerary as directions from school to Davis Park Prompt card with relevant personal information Photo of home and school as cue for location on neighborhood map Review sign in front of school and school website for name of school Labeled photos of parents and teacher Seat Jennifer between two other students written scripts for asking for materials or help and commenting on the project Timer for determining length of activity Locate activity materials in the center of the table, out of Jennifer’s easy reach Review map on school website for location s of school and Davis Park Map and pictures of streets and intersections between home and school Click now to advance slide

4. Create Visual Supports Calendars Schedules Choice boards Click now to advance slide

“Use a quiet voice.” “Keep your hands at your sides.” 1. Work quietly. 2. Stay in your seat. 3. Share with your partners. 4. Raise your hand for help. 5. Put supplies away. 5. Clarify Classroom Rules and Expectations State in positive terms Warnings and infractions Individual behavior plans Classroom Rules: “No hitting.” “No yelling.” Click now to advance slide

Actions to be Taken Person Responsible Completion Date Behavior Analyst Speech Pathologist ESE, General Education teachers 1.Plan April thematic unit, develop reading lesson modifcations for first week 2.Develop picture schedules for school and home 3.Compile evaluation info and coordinate transition planning meeting 4.Design data collection forms, train teachers and staff on data collection methods Mrs. Johnson’s Monday Assignment Monday Class ActivityTime March 25 March 20 April 1 6. Meet with Team Members Supervising your paras Collaborating with other school personnel Guidance Counselor April 15 Click now to advance slide

7. Communicate with Parents At the start of the school year Daily or weekly communications School and classroom procedures Conferences and classroom visits Documentation of contacts Click now to advance slide

8. Use Your Resources Educate your administrators Classroom visits Casual opportunities Planned communications Collaborate with other school based resources Guidance counselor ESE specialist Behavior specialist Contact external resources District autism program contact CARD-USF Florida Inclusion Network Click now to advance slide

9. Join the School Community Be an ambassador for your students! Volunteer for school committees Recruit student assistants and peer supports Participate in school events Click now to advance slide

10. Celebrate Successes! Say “Thank you!” Share the good news with others at your school Acknowledge student accomplishments Recognize a job well done Click now to exit

Online Resources for Teachers CARD Learning Curve - Autism: Interventions and Strategies for Success Autism Teaching Tools Cindy's Autistic Support Council for Exceptional Children (CEC). Disability Studies for Teachers Division TEACCH

Exceptional Children's Assistance Center Polyxo.com Simply Good Ideas. Speechfun Scholastic Classroom Set-Up Tool TinSnips Special Education Technology – British Columbia, Inc. Organization for Autism Research Autism Society of America.