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Fostering Positive Behavior: Establishing Expectations in the Classroom
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EST
Presented by Danielle Lindquist, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA, Manager of Professional Learning, Stages Learning
Moderated by Michelle Nutini, Ed.D., Director of Learning Services, Stages Learning
Sponsored by Stages Learning
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Establishing expectations for students with autism and others has been well established as one of the core components of universal, Tier 1 supports in classrooms—supports that not only prevent challenging behavior but also increase desirable behaviors necessary for learning. Yet, the details of how to set up and teach expectations that are truly effective long term are lost on many educators who haven’t received adequate training and support in this area.
This in turn leads to lack of clarity, frustration, and ultimately low motivation on both the educator’s and student’s ends. The good news? We’re here to walk you through the ins and outs of this high-leverage practice, leaving you with a strong knowledge base of the art behind crafting and teaching expectations for any classroom. By the end of this edWebinar, attendees will be able to:
- List reasons why students may struggle to follow expectations
- State what expectations are and are not
- Describe two different ways to establish expectations
- Identify the steps necessary to explicitly teach expectations
- List three ways to increase adherence to established expectations
This edWebinar will be of interest to PreK-12 teachers, librarians, school leaders, and district leaders. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation.
About the Presenter
Danielle Lindquist is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, special educational teacher, and professional learning specialist for Stages Learning. Upon the start of her career at a therapeutic day school, she quickly developed a passion for the population of students who many deemed “too dangerous” or “difficult to connect with.” Her work as a consultant in a wide variety of educational settings has since assisted principals and special education directors in revamping procedures and processes surrounding inclusion, data analysis, restraint and seclusion, and the implementation of evidence-based positive behavior interventions and supports. Danielle is passionate about building capacity in educators who support at-risk students and those experiencing severe challenging behavior with the goal of prevention and skill building. Her work has long since focused on trauma-informed and dignified teaching practices that create a classroom environment that is both motivating and conducive to learning.
About the Moderator
Dr. Michelle Nutini is the Director of Learning Services for STAGES Learning, where she designs professional development services to support the delivery of evidence-based practices into school settings. An award-winning educator invested in applying research to practice, Dr. Nutini has presented at the Council for Exceptional Children, Pennsylvania Department of Education, and International Society for Autism Research annual conferences, serving on several advisory boards as part of community-academic partnerships with the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Nutini earned her doctorate in special education leadership and management at Drexel University as a USELT Scholar, which has been integral to her passion and work in building capacity and systems. She has an M.Ed. from Chestnut Hill College and a B.A. in psychology from St. Mary’s College of Maryland. She brings over 20 years of experience, including 16 years of service with the School District of Philadelphia as an autism support teacher and coordinator.
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For 25 years, STAGES® Learning has been dedicated to creating quality teaching tools to help educators provide the best learning opportunities for students on the autism spectrum. Since our first product, Language Builder: Picture Cards, was introduced in 1997, millions of children around the world have benefited from our products. Today, STAGES’ offerings include award-winning, photo-based teaching tools, manipulatives, games, puzzles, posters and sensory items, culminating in our recently launched complete curriculum for children with autism or other cognitive delays. STAGES’ online learning platform, releasing in time for fall 2022, will provide a digital option to ensure educators can support learners with autism and language delays in even more ways.
