ALIST Spotlight-- Jane Chance Elementary

We are excited to dedicate this month's ALIST Spotlight on Jane Chance Elementary in Miamisburg! Jane Chance has many excellent ALIST educators dedicated to meeting the needs of their students with autism and low incidence disabilities. Toni Mallot and Carrie Prickett are the amazing leaders of the Jane Chance team. In addition to these wonderful teachers, there are also several great paraprofessionals on their team including ALISTers Monte Wilhelm and Michelle Anspach. This team is also supported by ALIST principal Dale Geyer.

Toni and Carrie both teach in self-contained classrooms for students with autism and low-incidence disabilities. They make up a great team with Toni teaching the earlier grades (K-2) and Carrie teaching the higher grades (3-5).

Both teachers use the evidence-based practice of visual supports for a variety of classroom supports included individualized, interactive schedules:

And routines:

Visual supports can even be an effective support for the adults too! They use visuals to keep lesson materials organized through labels and color-coding. Their expert organizational skills help keep their classrooms flowing and students learning.

Carrie and Toni also use of one our favorite supports of structured work systems:

The Jane Chance team also knows the importance of keeping students internally regulated. They use the evidence-based practice of exercise:

And they also have a great calming sensory room that students can go to during scheduled sensory breaks to help with self-management.

As well as equipment and materials within their classrooms for students who need a break.

 

Toni and Carrie also use a variety of published and teacher-made materials for their lessons. These materials are hands-on and engaging to meet a variety of student needs. One area they are experts in is the use of the PCI Reading Program.

We want to thank the Jane Chance team for being such wonderful examples of best practices in our region. A special thank you to Toni and Carrie for welcoming fellow teachers into their classrooms as ALIST partners so we are able to showcase their great work for others!