Francesca shows how the same methods used in the classroom successfully can be used in the home.

Francesca shares with new teachers the expectations around cost of supplies that may not be covered by the schools budget. Learn new strategies and pick up ideas on how to involve parents and the PTA.

Francesca shares ways that parents can play an active role in the classroom, and gives suggestions on how to build the teacher-parent partnership.

Hear from a Special Education teacher how she manages outbursts and other classroom disturbances so that she quickly regains control, supports the child, and maintains calm for the other children.

Francesca walks through the steps to help a child through a meltdown in the classroom. She offers strategies to use in the classroom with the child and his or her classmates, so that the child and the teacher can regain control.

Francesca gives a plan on how to manage classroom tantrums and ideas on what not to do.

Creating effective classroom schedules is critical for children with special needs. Many classroom schedules are confusing and misunderstood by the students. Teachers sometimes struggle to find an effective way to communicate the days activities to both their typically developing students and their children with learning differences. Francesca uses common classroom schedules found in schools today to explain how they pose a challenge to students with special needs.

Knowing what to avoid when designing the layout of a classroom is very important. Francesca shows examples of typical classroom setups that can pose problems for students with special needs. Learn how to eliminate confusion and create an environment that promotes success for students with special needs.

Francesca provides examples of poor classroom center planning. Comparing the differences between typical classroom centers and those for the special education classroom is an important part of the learning process for both teachers and parents. What appears to be a logical and proper set up to the adult may be extremely challenging and distracting to the student. Learn how to plan and prepare centers for success.

Lesli explains the importance of considering all career options as an educator and why she elected to leave public and private school teaching to begin tutoring and consulting families. Explore the options that are available as a teacher and the importance of keeping yourself motivated without becoming burned out in your career. Listen as she explains her transitions that have helped her establish a successful tutoring company, summer camp for children with ASD, and why she has now launched Under the Umbrella private school in north Texas.