Stephanie uses some of our favorite visual supports with her students including a Visual Contract (or "Working for" folder) and the visual countdown. The contract is a great way to incorporate positive reinforcement especially for students who are tangibly motivated. The countdown provides a visual way for students to see the passing of time when they are waiting for something or preparing for a transition.
Stephanie also uses visual supports for student schedules. Additionally, she differentiates schedules based on student needs. Students who have limited reading and/or comprehension skills benefit from a picture symbol schedule, while students who can read and comprehend written words get a written checklist schedule.
Students also benefit from Stephanie's differentiation of sensory supports. In her classroom, each student has a designated bin of sensory items individualized to meet their specific sensory needs.
Stephanie also knows the importance of reducing visual clutter for her students through the use of covered shelving so they do not get overwhelmed visually and aren't too distracted when learning.
Another important element of Stephanie's teaching is data collection. As an ALIST teacher, Stephanie knows how critical it is to track student learning to determine their progress and determine appropriate goals.
She also can quickly access the data to communicate with other staff memebers and parents through the use of these great data binders.
We want to thank Stephanie for welcoming us into her classroom and for being such a wonderful example for other teachers in the region!
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