How to Promote Student Independence in the Classroom
Learn practical classroom strategies to build student independence, reduce learned helplessness, and support executive functioning—for teachers, SPED, and families.
Learn practical classroom strategies to build student independence, reduce learned helplessness, and support executive functioning—for teachers, SPED, and families.
If you have been told to integrate the science of reading in special education, you are not alone. Many schools are moving in this direction
Let’s be real: lesson plans for a special education classroom is a whole different ball game. Your students are working at different levels, have unique
Looking for some extended school year ideas because you are teaching ESY this summer? When summer rolls around, most teachers are dreaming about beach days
As special education teachers, differentiated instruction can be tough. Meeting the diverse needs of students with a wide range of abilities and learning styles is
Ever wonder what autism social skills interventions look like? Social skills development is a multifaceted journey for individuals on the autism spectrum, often marked by
Data collection in special education plays a critical role in special education classrooms, helping teachers monitor student progress and make informed instructional decisions. However, it
The time it takes to think of classroom organization ideas can be daunting. I know in many schools I worked at I had a few
Are you having trouble finding social studies activities for your students? You want to make sure that each of them learns something new and exciting
When you read a lot of books…. or when you are using many different read-alouds in the classroom to teach… the price can REALLY add
As the end of the school year comes closer, it is easy to forget that we can help our students, families, and ourselves in the future. It is overwhelming with all the end of the school year activities and celebrations to think about things for […]
Ever wonder how to utilize your teach contract hours? Special education teachers are some of the only teachers that have to teach all subject areas. We have so many different levels of learners in our classrooms. And we have to create lessons, materials, and collect […]
Are you looking for a hands-on way to help your students master the letters of the alphabet with pictures without them losing interest halfway through? Teaching the alphabet can sometimes feel repetitive, especially when your students are only given flashcards or worksheets. When you bring […]
Featured guest blogger: Ashley, an elementary special education teacher and blogger at Spedtacular Days, will share interview tips for special education teachers. In this blog,
You know that look your student gives you when they finally get something right and they know it? That spark of pride? That’s what errorless
There are two kinds of motivation: intrinsic motivation and extrinsic motivation. Many of our students walk into our classrooms already intrinsically motivated. They feel proud