Special education inclusion

You've done the research and you know you want your students to be an inclusion classroom. But what exactly does an inclusion classroom look like? How can you help the general education teacher create a more inclusive classroom for special needs students? There are so many benefits of inclusion but sometimes it's hard to know where to start. Here are 5 tips to help you create a more inclusive classroom where special education students are able to build friendships and feel a sense of…

Are you a new special education teacher and feeling a little overwhelmed with your first year of teaching? Check out this blog post to help you feel organized with everything you need to plan in your self contained classroom. Visual schedules, IEP organization, classroom setup, independent work and curriculum are all important to prepare before the school year starts. These new special education teacher tips will help you feel successful in your special education classroom.

Beginning of year special education forms - As an inclusion intervention specialist, your first week of school can get hectic fast. You are playing the...

As special education teachers, we often focus on what we should do or say at an IEP meeting, but there are some things you should NEVER say at an IEP meeting. Here you will find phrases you should never say to special education parents or the IEP team at an IEP meeting. By avoiding these phrases, you make parents and students feel more comfortable and help your IEP meeting run smoothly. Learn these phrases here.

While IEPs are second nature for most special education teachers, not all school support staff understands what IEPs are, special education law and the needs of special education students. That is why it is important as a special education teacher to help school staff understand IEPs and the needs of special education students in the school. Here you’ll find a list of IEP information school staff needs to understand about IEPs and their roles in the IEP team. Learn more here.

Supporting kids with special needs works best when both regular education and special education staff work together. That's why it is helpful for all teachers to understand how they can modify and accommodate for students in their classrooms. For newer teachers, learning that you need to modify work

If you are a special education teacher, then you know that IEP goals play an important role in our job. Today, I want to share how to set up IEP goal bins to make your life easier as a special ed teacher. Data tracking for special education students is easy once you prep your goal bins. Each special ed student gets a container, a label with their name, and materials for each objective. Read more about what is inside and how to keep them organized in your special ed classroom.

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As a special education teacher having an effective way to collaborate with general education teachers will make your job so much easier. Making sure the entire IEP team is on the same page about your special education students’ IEP goals, services, accommodations, and modifications ensures that your students receive the service they need. Here are my top tips to simplify collaboration between special education teachers and general education teachers so you can work together for your…

Looking for all those "CHEAT SHEETS FOR INCLUSION" and can't find them? Here they are! All in one place! Download for FREE http://bit.ly/inclusioncheatsheet. These quick-glance sheets give tips, strategies, and information about inclusion. Easy to share with teachers, parents, and school staff. New "CHEAT SHEETS FOR INCLUSION" will be added regularly (Pro tip: they are shared first on The Inclusive Class Newsletter. Just go to www.theinclusiveclass.com and you can sign up for our monthly…

Paraprofessionals are an important part of the special education classroom. Having a good paraprofessional can make a huge difference! Parapros can help with classroom management, documenting behaviors, IEP goal work, collaborating on a student’s IEP, and so much more. Which is why it is so important to set expectations, train your paraprofessionals, and work on building rapport with them to build a collaborative relationship. Here are my top 5 strategies to help you work as a team with…

The first week of school in a secondary special education classroom is the time to introduce your students to a new school year and develop a rapport with your students and parents. But it’s also time to establish routines and procedures for your classroom including morning routines, IEP goal work, independent work, classroom jobs and community based instruction procedures. By establishing these routines the first week of school, you can create a better back to school experience for…

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Take a look into the first 6-8 weeks of school in special education classroom with no academics. I will share tips and tricks with you!

Use students' IEPs to set up and plan centers in your special education classroom. Centers will run well & be highly effective.

Specials can be a really challenging time for students in special education but also one of the most important times of day for students to participate in inclusion. Today, I am sharing how to support your special education students during specials. It is so important that we have special education visuals including token boards and first, next, last boards. Sensory supports including fidgets and weighted vests are also helpful. Headphones and chewies can help with behavior management.

Special education teachers and regular education teachers can use these websites to help students on all levels! Great for intervention supports, behavior plans, understanding disabilities, progress monitoring, developing lesson plans, and more. #pathway2success #specialeducation

As a special education teacher, we have to stay on top of SO MUCH PAPERWORK and basically be scheduling ninjas. Although it can be quite the headache, it doesn’t have to be if you set aside some time before school starts to set-up a teacher caseload binder for yourself. #teacherorganization #teacherplanner

Not sure if your student is being included in their classroom? Download this handy chart to find out!