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Number of Problems Capacity
Zone Number of Problems Capacity
Zone X Number of Problems X X Capacity
Zone X X Number of Problems X Capacity
Zone Number of Problems X X X Capacity
Zone Number of Problems Capacity
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Foundations Complex Variables Roles
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Digital Dementia Causes: Brain Stem Pressure Eye Convergence
Digital Dementia Causes: Brain Stem Pressure Eye Convergence
Solutions: Digital Dementia Eye Circles Against the wall Triad Conversations
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Sources of Anxiety I am Invisible Rejection or Exclusion Brokenness Helpless & Futureless Broken Promises Loss Dealing with Feelings
I am Invisible Teach Individual Differences Morning Check-in
Rejection or Exclusion Response to Answers Legends and Traditions
Brokeness Show your weaknesses Don’t start with lowest group
Helpless & Futureless Small Non-Academic Goals Predictable Schedule
Broken Promises Address Schedule Changes Consistent Questions
Loss Ask students, “What do you want me to know about you?” Scarcity vs. Abundance
Dealing with Feelings Fewer questions No “Why” Don’t deny feelings Writing triggers feelings
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Cognitive Blocking
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Cognitive Blocking Causes: Stress & Fear
Cognitive Blocking Solutions: Reduce Stress Reduce Fear Calm & Consistent Support
Cognitive Blocking Start of Class: Music Lights Clear Instructions Calming Activity
Cognitive Blocking Middle of Class: Control Confrontation 60-Seconds Fix
60-Seconds Fix Feel the floor Feel the chair Breathe (nose to belly) Visualize Notice your response
Cognitive Blocking End of Class: Clear instructions “What could go wrong?” End Calm and Positive
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Working Memory
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Homework Rules Be Selective Differentiate React Correctly: “I notice…” “Try a few”
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Cycle of Behavior & Self-Regulation Pat Quinn Ideas Unlimited
Build Up Justification Pretend Normal Act Out Trigger
Cycle of Behavior Two Skills: Recognize Buildup Release Strategies
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Characteristics of High-Support Schools
Characteristics of High Support Schools: Competence & Esteem Is what I am doing increasing or lowering the student’s feeling of competence & self-esteem? Create opportunities for success Multiple opportunities
Characteristics of High Support Schools: Giving Feedback Specific & Brief Focused on Behavior or Academics… Not the person No Generalizations like “Always” and “Never”
Characteristics of High Support Schools: Organizational Strategies Prompt Students to Write it Down Give time for organizing locker & desk space Help students break down larger assignments
Characteristics of High Support Schools: Support Healthy Living Sleep Diet Physical Activity Relaxation Activity Laughter Conversation with friends
Characteristics of High Support Schools: Support Healthy Living Sleep Diet Physical Activity Relaxation Activity Laughter Conversation with friends Model Teach Practice
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