Train the Trainer Series

Nothing works without trust.

• Respectful communication
   
• Pacing and presence
   
• Observing nonverbal cues
   
• Avoiding power struggles
   
• Repairing ruptures
   
• Understanding behavior as communication

• Baseline identification
   
• Observational assessment
   
• Identifying readiness
   
• Recognizing subtle skill growth
   
• Adjusting pacing
   
• Documenting progress without overwhelming systems

• Reading readiness
   
• Functional literacy
   
• Environmental print
   
• Writing for communication
   
• Adaptive literacy strategies
   
• SDAIE-informed techniques
   
• Multi-sensory learning methods

Structure that Supports Autonomy 

• When to scaffold
   
• When to step back
   
• Teaching decision-making
   
• Boundaries that build confidence
   
• Choice architecture

 Creating Conditions for Learning

• Identifying overstimulation
   
• Sensory considerations
   
• Environmental adjustments
   
• Co-regulation techniques
   
• Preventative supports

• Noticing learning
   
• Direction of engagement and curiosity
   
• Gauging relevance
  
• The Plus 1 Model (+1)
   
• Adjusting instructional sequencing
  
• Recognizing pacing feedback
   
• Aligning structure with natural learning rhythms
  
• Documenting growth