NASET's WeeK in Review

May 17, 2024 | Vol 20 Issue # 20

Hi NASET Week in,!

Welcome to NASET's WEEK in REVIEW. Here, we provide you with the latest publications from NASET to read and or download, as well as some of the most interesting articles that have happened this week in the field of special education. We hope you enjoy this publication.

Feel free to send us articles for this publication or let us know your thoughts about the WEEK in REVIEW at news@naset.org.

Have a great weekend!

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NASET’s Practical Teacher

Utilizing the Token Economy in a Special Education Classroom

By Rebecca Reichbaum

This issue of NASET’s Practical Teacher was written by Rebecca Reichbaum. The study presented was conducted in an Emotional Support classroom in a rural high school setting. Students have 4 class periods per day and are expected to put their phones in the caddy for the duration of class. The purpose of this study was to see if utilizing a token economy with positive praise would increase compliance for immediate phone placement upon entering the classroom. The study used an ABAB method to gain experimental control and to see contrast between phases. The results showed that students were more likely to exhibit the desired behavior with the token economy in place, intervention one and two showed 76% and 92% compliance. While baseline one and two showed 18% and 20% compliance. In conclusion, this study was effective and exhibited the desired results. It will continue to be utilized until students show readiness for it to be phased out.

Trivia Question of the Week

Congratulations to:

Cindi Maurice, Ellen Kay, Margaret Kullenberg, Katrina Snider, Patsy Ray, Beth Foley, Karen Frantz-Fry, Lauro Esquilona III, Mary Ellen Denmon, Cindy O'Connor, and Patrick Gilbert who all knew the answer to last week's trivia question:

As part of a push to improve the accessibility of its content, this television network has announced that it has integrated American Sign Language (ASL) interpretations into multiple series that will be available for free on their digital streaming platforms. This new content builds on this network’s extensive accessibility offerings. Working with series producers from GBH Kids, Fred Rogers Productions, along with Bridge Multimedia and The Described and Captioned Media Program, this network integrated ASL interpretations into six popular series, with 10 episodes for each. What is the television network?

Answer: PBS (Kids)

This week's trivia question:

Recent research published in Scientific Reports has shed light on how decision-making deficits, particularly impulsivity and the inability to delay gratification, play a crucial role in the social challenges faced by children and adolescents with this disorder. The study reveals that these decision-making challenges are consistent over time and significantly predict social difficulties. The study indicates that children and adolescents with this disorder may appear impulsive in social interactions with others when they are bored and what is happening in the social interaction or in the situation in general is not interesting enough to capture their attention. This could mean that these children with this disorder know how to behave in social interactions with others but struggle with the effort in certain situations to use those skills. What is the disorder?

If you know the answer to this week's trivia questions, email it to us at contactus@naset.org by May 20th, 2024. If you are correct, you will be acknowledged in next week's NASET's Week in Review

Latest Job Listings on NASET

* Elementary School Special Education Teacher - Grounded in our culture of rigor and love, our schools consistently outperform local districts academically, while also ensuring our scholars are developing in our PEAK values of perseverance, excellence, adventure, and kindness. To learn more- Click here

* Special Education Teacher - The Stepping Stones Group, a nationally recognized leader in educational services, is looking for dedicated Special Education Teachers to join our team in Philadelphia, PA! With a commitment to fostering educational excellence and social growth, we provide unparalleled support to schools and students across the state. To learn more- Click here

* Intervention Specialist/Special Education Teacher - The Stepping Stones Group, a nationally recognized leader in educational services, is looking for dedicated Intervention Specialists to join our team in Dayton, OH! With a commitment to fostering educational excellence and social growth, we provide unparalleled support to schools and students across the state. To learn more- Click here

* Special Education Teacher - The Stepping Stones Group, a nationally recognized leader in educational services, is looking for dedicated Special Education Teachers to join our team in San Jose, CA! With a commitment to fostering educational excellence and social growth, we provide unparalleled support to schools and students across the state. To learn more- Click here

* Assistant Director Integrated Services (Special Education) - Provide direct support to special education and general education teachers and paraprofessionals to maximize special education students’ potential. Provide knowledge, guidance and support to building level administrators in the area of professional development, programming, and service delivery to increase student achievement. To learn more- Click here

* SPED Teacher - Founded in 2016, Breakthrough Montessori is a public charter school in Washington, DC. In the 2024-25 school year, we will serve 388 students in PK3 through grade 6. At Breakthrough Montessori PCS, we believe in the unbounded potential of all children. Students of all races, classes, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and backgrounds deserve a personalized education. To learn more- Click here

* Exceptional Student Education (Special Needs) Teachers - Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) is recruiting talented, compassionate teachers dedicated to helping every student in the district succeed. Successful applicants will share a commitment to excellence in the classroom and a belief that great teaching is the key to unlocking student success. To learn more- Click here

* Special Education Teachers - The Newark Board of Education is where passion meets progress. We want you to discover a rewarding career with us. If the opportunity to make learning limitless excites you then, join our community of educators. To learn more- Click here

* Special Education Teaching Position in the Greater Boston Area - Reed Academy in Framingham, MA, offers a structured and therapeutic environment to boys with variety of education needs. Teach in a small and family-like, nurturing environment for Students with Moderate Needs. To learn more- Click here

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