GLEAN START Coaches Newsletter
December 2019
What is Video Modeling
Video modeling is an evidence-based prompting strategy that can be used to increase positive behaviors and aid in skill acquisition in individuals with autism. It is a teaching method where an individual watches a video of someone completing an activity and imitates the activity themselves.
Research shows that many individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder learn best through visual means. Video modeling has been proven to be a highly effective teaching method for all children, especially those with ASD. (Bellini & Akullian, 2007). According to research, video modeling, especially video (self) modeling is a very effective method for many learners to learn functional living skills.
With this technique, one would create a task analysis for the skill being targeted and videotape the learner, peer or even the parent or instructor performing the task based on the task analysis. The learner would watch the video and then perform the task with least to most prompting. This strategy works best if the videos can be played on portable devices so that they can be viewed immediately preceding the task.
Reminder: Video Modeling is not to be used to model wrong behavior.
There are many examples available on You Tube. Here is an example of video modeling for the skill of asking a friend to Play
Coaches Corner
Peer to Peer advisers - Please Submit Peer to Peer data!
Peer to Peer Funding requests due December 9
Is your Peer to Peer program needing assistance to fund an event or resource? You can apply for START funds!
Complete Data Collection Request (link in application)
Complete Fidelity Checklist (submit with application)
Changes: Business department signature required
All funds must be spent and reimbursement requests submitted with data by May 1, 2020
Link to Funding Request Application:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/11NfUwXau_UY3n41O0ctKYlz4rPu2zPQF/view?usp=sharing
Priority will be given to new or significantly expanded P2P programs. Availability of funds depends on how many requests are received.
Upcoming Professional Development
Mark your calendars for our next Coaches training: Monday, February 10, 2020 - Topic "Supporting Students with Complex Needs"
Please follow this link to the GISD Professional Learning Catalog for more information and registration for START training in Genesee County. Please consider sharing this information with colleagues and administrators.
Meeting Mechanics
February 28, 2020 (1/2 day morning session)
Transitional planning for the next year
February 28, 2020 (1/2 day afternoon session)
Early Childhood Foundations for Learning and Behavior Support
March 10, 2020
Literacy and Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
April 22, 2020
Conference information and registration:
https://www.gvsu.edu/autismcenter/start-conference-167.htm
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL ENGAGEMENT: THE “FUEL FOR LEARNING” IN THE CLASSROOM
Emily Rubin, MS, CCC-SLP, Director, Communication Crossroads, Inc.
TOWARD MEANINGFUL OUTCOMES FROM KIND PROCESSES ADDRESSING PROBLEM BEHAVIOR OF PERSONS WITH AUTISM
Gregory P. Hanley, Ph.D., BCBA-D, CEO, FTF Behavioral Consulting
GISD Teacher Consultants and Coach Leaders
Teacher Consultant, ASD:
Laura Henry - lhenry@geneseeisd.org
Alex Keesling - akeesling@geneseeisd.orgBarb Olszewski - bolszews@geneseeisd.org
Angie Grindel, Consultant for Behavior Support - agrindel@geneseeisd.org
Kelli Pierscinski, TC for students with Disabilities - kpierscinski@geneseeisd.org
GISD's Regional Collaborative Network (RCN) has partnered with Livingston ESA to strengthen our resources and collaborate to bring your MORE amazing things from START. We are GLEAN (Genesee-Livingston Educational Autism Network).