west virgina alternative education conference june 28 - 29, 2010 [email protected] president,...
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West Virgina Alternative Education Conference
June 28 - 29, [email protected]
President, National Alternative Education Association
ADE / Director of Alternative Education
Connecting the Pieces
For Our Challenging Students
Smile, It’s a lot of FUN!
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NCLB & Alt. Ed
RelationshipRelevancy
Rigor
Yearning for Learning
The other person’s perspective must become
the initial focus to establish trust and credibility.
You are the Key
All of us learn from our mistakes
Relate meaningful personal events
You are the “standard”
Stress
Anxiety- a state of uncertainty, disturbance of the mind regarding
uncertain events
Stress
Fear- the agitated feeling caused by anticipation or the realization of danger; An uneasy feeling that
something may happen contrary to one’s hopes
Anger is only one letter away from
DANGER
Relaxation Techniques
Finger Pressure– Tips & Resistance Loops
Controlled Breathing– Demonstrate First
– Count “Out Loud” initially
– Exhale “Through a Straw”
– For younger children use a real straw
Activities
Pressure Point Toys• Jacks and Super Balls• Kooshies• Therapy Putty• Be creative…. Brainstorm Together….
Kindness speaks loudly!
Knowing the Answer…
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Describe and Discuss Knowledge, Participation,
Enthusiasm1. Rummy, Hearts, Spades2. Triominoes, Dominoes, Score
Four3. Pool, Puzzles, Planting
activities4. Class Projects, Trips,
Robotics5.6.
Activities Continued
Puzzles Slinky
Drawing / Coloring• Felt Art
• Mosaic Pictures
• Coloring Book Themes
• School Mascot Pictures
Photos
Pictures of self and family become focus
Pictures of student in positive situation
Pictures that elicit a smile
Artistic OutletsMusic
Poetry
Writing
Art work, Creativity
Tasteful Options
CrackersSour Stuff
– Lemon Drops– Sour Powers– Gummy, Chewy, Oooey – Gooey
Background Music
Waterfall or Aquarium60 Beats A Minute
PianoFamiliar Appropriate
Lighting
Table LampsFloor Lamps
Clip on Activity CenterFun Static LightsWiggly and Wavy
Never Stop Trying
“There is no greater challenge than teaching an alternative student. If
you’re willing to be creative, to risk, to try and fail and try again, working with an alternative student can teach you more, and touch you more deeply
than any other encounter.”CARL…
Dropout Student Survey
Opportunities for real-world learning 81%Better Teachers / More Interesting Classes
81%Smaller Classes/ More Individual Help 75%
Better Communication with Home 71%Parents check on Attendance Every Day
71%Increase Supervision / Ensure class attendance
70%
Negotiate Tough Issues
Compromise is a lifelong skill
“Einstein’s genius came not from being smart, but from being creative and rebellious and being able to think in
pictures.” Walter Isaacson
“There are innumerable explanations for a child’s behavior. Your explanation will dictate the
intervention you select. If an intervention that should work
doesn’t, take a second look at your assumptions.”
It’s not the Tools, It is how you use them!
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