Objective:

To implement an alternative professional learning model that provides ongoing support for three teachers using Mightier to support six students with autism in self-regulation and emotional management.

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Phase 1: Initial Training & Onboarding (Weeks 1-2)

🔹 Goal: Ensure teachers understand Mightier’s functionality and how to integrate it into their classroom routines.

• Teacher Orientation (Week 1):

  • Overview of Mightier: Purpose, benefits, and research behind emotional regulation.

  • Hands-on training: Teachers use Mightier as students would.

  • Discuss classroom integration strategies.

• Student Onboarding (Week 2):

  • Introduce Mightier to students in small group settings.

  • Explain how the app helps with self-regulation.

  • Establish routines for when and how students will use Mightier.

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Phase 2: Guided Implementation with Coaching Support (Weeks 3-8)

🔹 Goal: Provide structured, real-time support as teachers integrate Mightier into their daily practices.

• Classroom Integration (Weeks 3-4):

  • Each teacher starts using Mightier with their two students in short, scheduled sessions (10-15 min per session, 3-4 times per week).

  • Teachers log observations on student engagement and emotional responses.

• Coaching & Collaborative Support (Weeks 5-8):

  • Weekly check-ins with a mentor or coach (in-person or virtual).

  • Peer collaboration: Teachers share strategies, troubleshoot challenges, and adjust implementation.

  • Data review: Use Mightier insights to track student progress and modify approaches as needed.

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Phase 3: Reflection & Refinement (Weeks 9-12)

🔹 Goal: Assess impact, refine strategies, and ensure sustainability.

• Student Progress Review (Week 9):

  • Analyze Mightier data for emotional regulation improvements.

  • Gather student feedback on their experiences.

• Teacher Reflection & Best Practices Sharing (Week 10-11):

  • Group discussion: What worked? What challenges remain?

  • Adjust schedules, intervention strategies, and classroom integration based on insights.

• Long-Term Planning & Scaling (Week 12):

  • Develop a plan for continued Mightier use.

  • Explore ways to expand the approach to more teachers and students.

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Ongoing Support & Sustainability

📌 Monthly check-ins with teachers for continued coaching.
📌 Quarterly student progress reviews to assess long-term effectiveness.
📌 Building a professional learning community to support ongoing collaboration and innovation.

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