
Extended School Year Ideas for Special Education
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
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
I have found many ways to get classroom books free or cheap during my teaching career. When you read a lot of books…. or when
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
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.
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,
If you’re anything like me, you’re always on the lookout for new ways to grow as a special education teacher. You’ve got your visuals laminated,
If you’ve ever had a student freeze during a fire drill or panic over a change in schedule, you’re not alone. Social stories might be
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
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 stepped into the world of special education, I was both excited and nervous. Transitioning from teaching in an alternative education setting to
Let’s be honest: teacher burnout is real. It’s hitting special education teachers in self-contained classrooms harder than ever. If you’ve found yourself wondering how you