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Welcome to Social Communications

Welcome to Social Communications. Kellie Coupal kcoupal@ldsd.org. Meet the Teacher. LD Grad Millersville University- K-12 Special Education/Gerontology 4 th Year at Lower Dauphin 1 year at South Hanover-PTLS 2 years at Londonderry-Intensive Autism Support

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Welcome to Social Communications

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  1. Welcome to Social Communications Kellie Coupal kcoupal@ldsd.org

  2. Meet the Teacher • LD Grad • Millersville University- K-12 Special Education/Gerontology • 4th Year at Lower Dauphin • 1 year at South Hanover-PTLS • 2 years at Londonderry-Intensive Autism Support • Penn State Harrisburg ABA program

  3. Catch Phrase • Social Communication • Development of spontaneous, functional communication and emotional expression • Emotional Regulation • Development of the ability to maintain a well-regulated emotional state to cope with everyday stress, and to be most available for learning and interaction • Executive Functioning • Mental processes that assist in planning, organizing, strategizing, paying attention, remembering details , managing time and space

  4. Why Social Communication? • Elementary Services • Speech and Language Therapy • Occupational Therapy • Specialized Learning Support • Case Manage • Review SDIs with classroom teachers • Monitor classroom progress • Direct Instruction • Daily instruction and homework check • Classroom Support • Additional in-class support as needed for “in the moment” social thinking and academic accomodations

  5. Curriculum Overview • 3 Major Units of Study • Based on PA State Standards for Student Interpersonal Skills • Additional Units of Study • Executive Functioning Skills (Organization) • Autism Awareness

  6. Self-Awareness and Self-Management • How does self-awareness and self-management impact success in school, home, and community? • Managing emotions and behavior • Influence of personal life traits • Resiliency • Goal Setting

  7. Establishing and Maintaining Relationships • What are the important components of establishing and maintaining relationships? • Relationships • Diversity • Communication • Managing interpersonal conflict • Support: Asking for help

  8. Decision Making and Responsible Behavior • How can understanding social norms effect active engagement and decision making skills? • Decision making skills • Understanding social norms • Responsible active engagement

  9. Resources • SOAR Study Skills • Superflex Curriculum • What Does It Mean To Me? • Social Success Workbook for Teens • Smart but Scattered • Zones of Regulation

  10. Classroom Management • Whole Brain Teaching • Class, Yes! • Teach, OK! • Mirrors On • Score Board • Teacher Talk • Chill and Chat

  11. Classroom Procedures • Zones Check-In • Direct Instruction • Homework Check-Out

  12. Grading Procedure • Report Card • Pass/Fail based on participation in classroom activities • IEP Goal Progress Monitoring • Classroom Observations • Rubrics • Data Collection during role-playing

  13. Related Services Speech and Language Therapy Occupational Therapy Michelle Sloan Push-In during 10th period Social Comm. Class Day 2 • Patty Cole • Push-In services during 10th period Social Comm. class • Progress monitoring

  14. Contact Information • Email • kcoupal@ldsd.org • School Phone • 566-5310 • Teacher Web Page • Ldsd.org Middle School Faculty Coupal • Remind 101 • Text @mscoup to (717) 502-4777

  15. Questions..

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