community-based instruction

Apr, 2023

Smart Steps Mobile Helps Choose a College

Smart Steps Mobile is usually for everyday situations when you feel stuck, such as a late ride or needing to ask the boss a question. One new app user gave us a new idea, and we thought we’d create a scenario with a broader question: Thinking About Going to College. Meet Kaylee. She is a senior and is ...Read More

By: office@smartsteps4me.com | Tags: choosing a college, college, Community college, day-to-day-life, graduation, Smart Steps Mobile app, transition to adulthood | Comments: 0

Mar, 2020

Distance Learning and COVID-19: Schedule the Day

COVID-19 has turned our world upside down as the world moves to distance learning. Children have a hard time understanding why they can't go to school. Teachers and parents aren't sure how to fill the day. Students need down time to self-soothe and to deal with anxiety related to the corona virus. They also need structure to ward ...Read More

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Mar, 2020

Special Announcement for the Flu Season

Stuck at home? Here's a thought. Social distancing, the corona virus, and seasonal flu have created disruption everywhere. Teachers and parents are talking online about how to create as much normalcy as possible by keeping a schedule. Smart Steps Mobile is here to help structure your day. To make it easy, Smart Steps offers a special free upgrade for ...Read More

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May, 2013

Transition to Independent Living: What Happens After High School?

By: cindyfisher | Tags: autism, Autism spectrum, college, community-based instruction, disabilities, Easter Seals, Education, High school, IEP, IEP goals, independence, independent living, Individualized Education Program, Middle school, problem solving, self advocacy, transition planning, transition services, transition to adulthood | Comments: 2

Individuals with disabilities go through many transitions in their school career as they progress through elementary, middle school and high school. At each stage, teams discuss how to make the transition as smooth as possible. What is expected at the next level? Will teachers understand his or her needs? How can we make it less stressful?Even more worrisome

Apr, 2013

Why is Smart Steps Developing Mobile Apps for Persons with Disabilities?

By: cindyfisher | Tags: Cindy Fisher, community-based instruction, independent living, mobile apps, transition | Comments: 0

Dr. Cindy Fisher, President and CEO I am a special educator with over 30 years' experience teaching students with a variety of disabilities, ages 5-21. Currently, I work with 18 to 21 year-olds in post high school transition services. My students spend a lot of time in restaurants, in stores, at the public library, on job sites and