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Think – Pair - Share
Write about one success and
one struggle you are having
supporting students.
Share experiences with
partner.
What are TWO expectations
you have of this workshop?
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Outline of effective Push-in support
1. Push-In Defined and Teacher Communication
2. Be a Teacher for All Students
3. Promote Independence
4. Give Positive Specific Praise
5. Use Positive Behavior Supports
6. Provide Accommodations
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1. Push-In Defined and Teacher
Communication
Push-In: entering into classroom to assist cohort student with
subject matter
Things to Keep in Mind (when approaching teacher…)
1. It’s Not Your Classroom…
2. It’s A Part of Your Job…
3. Communicate at An Appropriate Time…
4. Creating (Push-In) Schedule...
Be a “Teacher” For All Students
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2. Be a Teacher for All Students
Circulate throughout the classroom
Monitor all students for on-task behavior, work completion, etc.
Provide praise, redirect as needed
Build relationships with all students, learn students’ names
Avoid HOVERING – do not sit and stand next to focus student
KNOW YOUR LIMITS!
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3. Promote Independence
Prompt student to do the task for him/herself
Provide Modeling, give examples
Ask guiding questions
Use peer modeling and peer supports
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Participate…
In a small group, how
many ideas can you
come up with to
provide immediate
praise and
enforcement in a push-
in setting?
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4. Give Positive & Specific Praise
Students learn through reinforcement, not punishment
Praise should be specific- name the behavior
“3 strokes and a poke” (give 3 positives for every correction or
redirect [re-focus: bringing student back to lesson])
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5. Use Positive Behavior Supports
PREVENTION is key!
Avoid power struggles, restate the
expectation
Praise every time the student is
demonstrating the expected
behavior
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Participate…
Review the handout and talk
to your partner about:
1. One accommodation they
have already made…
2. One accommodation you
would like to use in the
future…
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6. Provide Accommodations
Highlight or write down key words/ideas
Summarize key concepts from lesson and write on a post-it for
student
Allow student to dictate answers (Sage and Scribe)
Provide additional paper to do work
Carry back-up school supplies (charge 1 “ticket” (or per item)