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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,
It’s that time of year where most of us are looking for ideas gifts to show our classroom staff appreciation. It’s no secret that I
Finally! We are getting to the holiday season! So like you, I am trying to rack my brain to come up with things we can do that are fun, educational, and better then the same old things we do every day! Here is a roundup […]
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
Something that has opened up my teaching perspective is using a daily core vocabulary lesson plan in my classroom. Exposing students to vocabulary in as
Finding the right independent work activities for your students can be challenging, especially when they’re just beginning to work independently. You want activities they can complete successfully without needing constant reminders or assistance. However, not every student is ready for matching, sorting, or academic tasks. […]
You know your students could benefit from sensory supports, but when you look around your classroom, you see no extra room. Every corner already has
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 can possibly make it through another year (or another week), you’re not alone. You love your students, but the paperwork, […]
One of the biggest surprises during my first year teaching was realizing that managing a special education classroom meant more than just teaching students. It
When you start teaching in a self-contained classroom, you quickly realize you are not only planning for your students. You are also helping your paraprofessionals
Have you ever sat down to create your special education classroom schedule and wondered how everything could possibly fit? You have your students needing different
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 […]
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
I’ve noticed that many teachers have questions about how to run an age-appropriate morning meeting in a self-contained special education classroom. I was in their
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