Episode 28: Independent Work Systems

Check out the full podcast to learn everything you need to know about how to incorporate Independent Work Systems into your special education classroom.

Episode Summary:

In this episode of Autism Academy 360, host Lisa Holladay delves into the importance and implementation of independent work systems (IWS) in special education classrooms. These structured independent work systems, such as the three-drawer bin system and task boxes, are designed to help students with special needs become more self-reliant by providing visual cues and prompts.

Lisa shares practical steps for selecting appropriate tasks, utilizing visual supports, and collecting data to monitor progress. She emphasizes the transformative impact of these systems on classroom dynamics and offers free resources to help educators get started, including a one-hour training and a starter kit. Whether you are a brand new teacher or a seasoned veteran, Independent Work Systems can be a huge game-changer in your classroom!

Resources Mentioned:

• A free one-hour training on how to start implementing independent work systems.
• A free Starter Kit for implementing task boxes in your classroom.

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