I was overwhelmingly impressed with the BASE lesson today. Your efforts to research appropriate content for this population never cease to amaze me.
As you have noticed, the students' attention to punctuality has declined, and in the past three weeks, absenteeism has been at an all-time high. Responding to that behavior, you developed a very succinct lesson, targeted at highlighting behaviors that will help students transition into the adult world with greater ease. You provided them with strategies to change bad habits and tips to help with timely attendance.
I especially liked that you monitored the classroom door and addressed each student personally that arrived after the 7:45 start time. That personal attention sends a clear message of your expectations and your efforts to curb abhorrent behaviors. It demands additional time and effort on your part; working as a well-oiled machine, as a team, you carried off the lesson and the message with aplomb.
My commitment to you is that I will continue to work with the parents of the students so that they may help support your efforts at home.
THANK YOU!
