During VOISS lessons, Brandy learned to ask for a calculator in math class. However, she was not asking for other necessary academic supports. Mr. Zamarrón created a lesson to help Brandy practice the skills of identifying needed supports (Self-Regulation Skill...
During VOISS lessons, Brandy learned that corrective feedback is helpful because it teaches her ways to be a better student. Specifically, she learned to make a list of corrective feedback she received and incorporate this feedback into future assignments. Mr....
During VOISS lessons, Brandy learned that changes in routine / expectations are okay. She also learned to follow adult directions without protesting. Mr. Zamarrón created a lesson to help Brandy practice the skill of dealing with change initiated by others...
During VOISS lessons, Archie learned to intermittently monitor the clock during his 90-minute classes and anticipate the bell for transitioning at 90 minutes. However, Archie was still arriving late for class. When he did arrive on time, he often did not have...
During VOISS lessons, Archie learned to look over completed assignments twice before submitting them to his teachers. Specifically, he learned to check for capital letters at the beginning of sentences. Mr. Watkins created a lesson to help Archie practice the skill of...
During VOISS lessons, Archie learned to sort school materials into appropriate locations. He learned to put papers in school folders and writing utensils into a pencil bag. He also learned to put these materials into a backpack. Though satisfied with Archie’s...
During VOISS lessons, Archie learned to set a timer and take a five-minute break during every hour he was engaged in a preferred activity. He also learned to take breaks from activities upon adult request. Mr. Watkins created a lesson to help Archie practice the...
During VOISS lessons, Archie learned to raise his hand and ask for help when he encountered a problem / question on an in-class assignment that he could not complete independently. Mr. Watkins created a lesson to help Archie practice the skill of asking for help...
During VOISS lessons, Jackson learned that when someone is talking to him, he should have a relaxed face and make intermittent eye contact. He learned that it’s okay to make faces, but making faces while talking with or listening to people can be rude and distracting,...
During VOISS lessons, Jackson learned that it’s inappropriate to touch anyone you don’t know. He realized that he should ask his friends and acquaintances before he hugs them, and that it’s inappropriate to ask strangers for hugs, even if they say yes. He now...
During VOISS lessons, Marcus learned how to tell the differences between sarcasm and literal language. He also learned that sometimes his peers used figurative language to express themselves (e.g., “My mom has told me to clean my room like a million times”), which...
In VOISS lessons, Jolene learned to identify gossip and respond appropriately. Specifically, she learned to say, “I understand how you feel, but I don’t feel comfortable talking about [person’s name] when they’re not around.” Then, Jolene would change the topic of...