Special education

It’s such a pleasure to have Angi Pearce back on these pages to share her experiences and passion for teaching students with AAC needs. Angi is a teacher at Kowhai Special School in Hastings,…

Being a new special education teacher can be overwhelming and stressful. Check out The FIRST thing to do as a new special ed teacher.

I never would have thought I would be tracking data digitally, I am really not that savvy when it comes to tech, however, when someone pointed out how easy it was, I had to try it. You guys, its sooo much easier than my typical paper and pencil tracking system. I had data sheets EVERYWHERE!! […]

It's that time of year when we're all setting up our classrooms for our new students. When they walk in on the first day of school, you want your room to look bright and inviting, right? But if you're a special education teacher, that means more than just choosing a theme or picking out cute

Special educators need a pretty large toolbox of strategies and resources to support our learners. So often, our students can have significantly diverse needs and levels. On any given day, special education teachers might need to take student reading data, modify a math assessment, teach science wit

Today’s post is the second in our series on including teens with special needs in youth ministry. Katie Garvert continues to discuss the subject of her upcoming preconference workshop at the…

Special education classrooms need decor and organization tweaks to fit the program needs. Read the tips on how to make the best decor choices for your sped classroom.

It's no secret that teachers aren't in it for the money. OR that teachers spend a LOT of their own money on things for the classroom (can we say Target and

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!

Learn how to write PLAAFP statements for your IEPs with practical tips, examples, and best practices. Ideal for new and veteran special education teachers!

Have you been struggling to find a way to engage all of your students in writing activities? These daily writing journals are the perfect solution. Today I am sharing how to prep and organize these daily writing journals for your special education students. I talk about how to color code the journals along with how to pick the right level for your students. These writing prompts are great for writing time, morning work, and independent work stations. Learn how to prep them today!

A round up of blogs with tips for the first year teacher in special education as well as first week of school ideas to get your year started right!

Special education classroom supply list. Ten must have items for setting up your new special education classroom. Links to free resources for new teachers.

Categories of Students with Disabilities are explored in detail here for educators

Setting up IEP work bins was one of the biggest game changers in my special education classroom. These individualized learning stations hold materials to target specific IEP goals for your students and can be tailored to their specific needs. If you want to set up IEP work bins in your special education classroom, you’ve come to the right place. Here you will learn the benefits of IEP work bins and 5 ways you can set them up in your classroom, including my favorite, color coded IEP work…

Whether it is back to school time or not, it’s never too late to arrange your special ed classroom layout to fit your needs. Today, I’m sharing must haves in my special education classroom. In my elementary special education classroom, I love to include a sensory area in the classroom and center areas in the classroom. I have included teacher tips for special education classroom organization that will help you feel successful. Check out my moderate to severe 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 a special education teacher, staying organized is essential. But, finding a system to organize IEPs and special education paperwork that actually works isn’t easy. Here is a step by step guide to finding an IEP organization system that works, what information you need in your IEP caseload binder, and digital IEP organization tips along with my favorite IEP organization resources for special education teachers. Special education teachers, snag this step by step guide and get organized!

Are you tired of reinventing the wheel in your life skills classroom? Are you struggling with writing lesson plans for your secondary special education classroom? Here are 7 activities that changed the way I teach in the special education classroom. Each of these activities are designed to target specific skills with my students including life skills, social skills, social studies, functional reading, vocational skills and current events. Learn how you can use resources in your classroom…