Ask Polly Bath: Consequences Not Working?

Date: June 29th, 2025

Polly answers the question: “We have some students who just don’t care about the consequences we give for their behaviors. What do we do then?”

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Kid Refusing to Work in Your Class?

Date: June 25th, 2025

When a kid refuses to work in class, try this.

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Ask Polly Bath: Autism and Refusal

Date: June 22nd, 2025

Polly answers the question: “Do you have any strategies for helping students with autism who refuse to do non-preferred activities?”

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Kid Explodes into a Tantrum?

Date: June 18th, 2025

When a kid explodes into a tantrum, it’s NOT the time to say ‘use your words’!

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Sustainable Success: Tools and Strategies to Prevent Burnout in Special Education Teachers

Date: June 17th, 2025

Designed with the unique challenges of special education in mind, this training focuses on preventing burnout by building proactive systems and strong relationships from day one – starting with a beginning-of-year checklist. Participants will explore the power of backward planning to create manageable and meaningful routines that are aligned with student needs and school expectations. […]

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Terra Geer

Date: June 17th, 2025

With 27 years in special education—including 15 as a Director of Student Services—Terra Geer brings a wealth of experience supporting students, families, and educators in both high-need and well-resourced communities. Mentored by the distinguished Carol Kosnitsky, acclaimed author of IEP Goals That Make a Difference (LRP), Terra is now a trusted trainer and consultant working […]

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Ask Polly Bath: Lying About Homework?

Date: June 15th, 2025

Polly answers the question: “I have a student who often lies and says she left her folder at home, but in fact she doesn’t want to turn it in because she did not do her homework. Help!”

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Be Silent in Line!

Date: June 11th, 2025

Is there a purpose to having our students be completely silent in line? Or is it just something we’ve always done?

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Ask Polly Bath: Transitioning After Lunch and Recess

Date: June 7th, 2025

Polly answers the question: “Do you have tips to help my students calm their bodies and focus after lunch and recess?”

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Balance Intervention and Accountability

Date: June 4th, 2025

Handling a kid’s behavior requires balancing intervention and accountability.

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