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This is next on my list. The buzz is... 1/3 of entrepreneurs are dyslexic, dyslexia teaches people how to persevere and put forth extra effort, and the ideal class size is between 18-24.

Following Michael's advice this year! So far, I have had a lot of success. Some of the pieces of advice I have felt useful were:

Keep the rules simple and make them with the class

Do not use rewards to get students to behave the way they are expected to behave

Be there for the students- let them know you!

If they respect you, they will want to please you and thus follow the rules to keep everyone safe

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This book is a great little guide about how to handle situations in the classroom that may leave you scratching your head. Many stories that were included reminded me of situations that I have encountered. The author suggests that when a student with neurological differences appears to have broken a rule, the teacher should follow these steps to figure out if it was misinterpreted by the student, the peer, or the teacher. Step 1: Asses the situation. In other words, get the whole story from as many people as you can. Step 2: Develop a hypothesis. Did this occur due to a glitch in abstract language, motor ability, sensory issues, spacial orientation, control/consistency, inability to think about others thinking, social communication, emotions, mental flexibility, impulsivity, executive functioning, or anxiety? Step 3 Ask the student for a step by step account of what happened. Step 4: Actions to consider. Should you take action, take no action, explain, or explain and take action? 

I am having a lot of fun with this one! It reminds me of all the classes I took on Learning.