by Kristie Pretti-Frontczack | Nov 4, 2021 | Behavior, Blog, Inclusion
You are a teacher because you are passionate about education and children. Sometimes, however, you will have students with behaviors that challenge you. Although it is seductive to look for quick fixes like behavior charts or using rewards and punishments. Such...
by Kendra | May 5, 2025 | Inclusion
You’ve heard it. That comment muttered in staff meetings or quietly voiced by concerned parents: “But inclusion isn’t fair to the other students.” As a leader responsible for creating more equitable and effective educational environments, this comment hits a nerve—and...
by Kendra | Dec 4, 2024 | paraprofessionals
In education, terms like “assessment” and “progress monitoring” are often used in place of “testing.” Yet, under the continued pressures of accountability, testing has become a prevalent part of education. Policies like No Child Left Behind (2001) [now Every Student...
by Kendra | Jun 27, 2024 | paraprofessionals
When we talk about making our classrooms more inclusive, one big question arises: Can paraprofessionals co-teach? Absolutely, they can! This blog dives into how paraprofessionals, or educational assistants, can play a key role in co-teaching and really boost the...
by Kristie Pretti-Frontczack | Jan 6, 2022 | paraprofessionals
Prefer to Watch? Click Here Print The Prompting Ladder Here Paraprofessionals provide critical support to students in inclusive classrooms. And one of the most important skills to learn is how to provide support that is “just right”. Meaning, support that is not too...
