Learning Objective: The participant will know, understand, or be able to do the following…
Communicate effectively with others by paying attention to DISC profiles
Run an effective classroom/program
Topic 1:
Effective Communications
WATCH: DISC Styles. Communication is critical to our work, so it is important to understand that others communicate different than we do. Watch these videos to understand the DISC styles.
Self Assessment—Determine the DISC areas you are higher in. Scores do not mean you cannot do the other areas, it just shows where you are most comfortable.
WATCH: Effective Communication. Consider your own DISC Profile and the pros and cons. Consider the DISC profile of a teacher you work closely with. What does this mean for how you need to interact with them?
Reflect: Consider the DISC profile of a teacher you work closely with. What does this mean for how you need to interact with them?
Topic 2:
Effective Classrooms/Programs
Watch:— Effective Classrooms - Consider your classroom or program. Do you know your why? How well do you connect with team members? How do you manage the staff your supervise?.
Read: The Quick Collaborative Meeting—Ideas for collaborating with other IEP team members.
Reflect: Think about your own classroom and the way you work with others and manage staff. Talk to a colleague or mentor about their program. What ideas can you start tomorrow to get everyone working toward a common purpose?
Knowledge & Orientation
Explore: De-Escalation Strategies. A 10-module series to help you, other teachers you work with, and paraeducators to understand how to prevent and respond to student behavior.
Term of the Month: “Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)” - A plan that is based on the results of a functional behavioral assessment (FBA) and, at a minimum, includes a description of the problem behavior, global and specific hypotheses as to why the problem behavior occurs and intervention strategies that include positive behavioral supports and services to address the behavior. A BIP should be written for any student whose behavior is impeding their learning or that of other students.