Setting High Classroom Expectations in the First Weeks of School
As summer winds down and the new school year approaches, we teachers know the whirlwind of preparation ahead. There’s a lot to juggle, from setting
As summer winds down and the new school year approaches, we teachers know the whirlwind of preparation ahead. There’s a lot to juggle, from setting
Why Classroom Rules are Important First off, I must state that I love rules. I am a rule follower so being in a classroom with
I use so many strategies and procedures in my classroom. Some of them I don’t even realize I am using because they are part of my instructional routines. I feel some, are just crucial when I am working with students with intellectual disabilities.
When I first starting teaching in a self-contained classroom, I had to adjust to not just figuring out how I was going to teach it.
Schedules are vital to running a lot of things in our lives so it is easy to say that we all become used to them.
We all know that offering student choice can have a profound impact on our students’ success. When we give them a voice in their learning environment, they’re more likely to follow directions, complete their work, and show respect to those around them. Back in my […]
Visual schedules are essential for running a smooth special education classroom. With so many options out there, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, especially if you’re
When it comes to students in special education, extra help is often needed. That support often comes from paraprofessionals in education, who are truly invaluable in an inclusion classroom. I’m lucky to work with some of the best paraprofessionals out there. Even they face challenges […]
As a special education teacher, you have some unique challenges that a traditional grade level teacher doesn’t have. It’s important to recognize those, understand them, and plan for them. And that planning starts when you set up your classroom. As a veteran teacher in an […]
I have to say, I absolutely love independent work! Honestly, who wouldn’t? With independent work, a student fully immerses themselves in an academic or functional
If you’ve ever felt like your classroom runs smoothly one minute and completely unravels the next, you’re not alone. In a middle school setting, especially,
Through my years of teaching, I’ve noticed a growing trend among special education teachers. There’s a newfound love for implementing independent workstations in the classroom.