Ask Polly Bath: Explaining a Student’s Accommodation?

Date: September 7th, 2024

Polly answers the question: “I’ve got a student who gets upset when she sees a student on an IEP use an accommodation in class such as not participating in group work. She always asks stuff like, ‘Why does she get out of group work but I have to do it?’ What should I say?”

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Helping an Unraveling Kid

Date: July 31st, 2024

Here’s an example of how to help an unraveling kid.

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Back Talk? Or Power Struggle?

Date: November 1st, 2023

When a kid talks back, they could be trying to get you into a power struggle.

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Are Your Students Unraveling?

Date: April 12th, 2023

When kids start to unravel, do this simple technique to get them to redirect their attention back to you. Trust me, it works!

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Non-Directive Cues Work!

Date: February 15th, 2023

Sometimes the best intervention is a non-directive cue. Don’t make the mistake of talking too much.

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Help Kids Focus!

Date: November 9th, 2022

We want kids to focus and pay attention in class. But often when we say those terms to them, it causes them to do just the opposite.

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The Best Way to Redirect Behavior!

Date: July 22nd, 2020

Here is a BIG tip in redirecting a child’s behavior so as to help prevent it from turning into a power struggle.

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Say It and Keep Moving!

Date: June 24th, 2020

Don’t give students control by waiting around for them to comply! Move on!

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Talking Out Is Disruptive!

Date: June 17th, 2020

Here’s how I handle the disruption of talking out…

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Just Stop for a Moment

Date: April 22nd, 2020

Here’s ONE way we can help our students handle the STRESS of our New Normal!!! Now and when we get back in our classrooms.

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