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
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
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,
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
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.
