This Missouri special ed teacher uses questions to prompt students through the PDSA process. The PLAN question says "we will know we have learned this learning target by____?" The DO section uses images to assist students describe what they will do and what the teacher will do. The STUDY question says "What helped us learn?" and "What got in the way of our learning?" Finally, the ACT sections says "Actions for next time."
I have been CRAZY excited to share my classroom with ya'll this year. This is my third year in this classroom, and I'm in love with how it turned out it this school year. I kept a lot of the same centers from last year, and added a few new fun ones (Magnet Center,
I have been getting a lot of questions about tips for first year teachers so I figured I would write a blog post about it. Now that you...
Color coding your special ed classroom can be a game changer for your organization. I can teach you how to color code your classroom.
A blog about teaching students with Autism
When you first start teaching in a school that does block scheduling, 90 minutes seems like an awful lot of time to fill with instruction.
The classroom decor choices you make significantly impact classroom management. Click to read the dos & don'ts of decor in special education.
Age group: 3-5 years Disability: All types This resources will help teachers go on websites to get visual explanations on how to assist and teach children with special needs. website: myspeciallearners.com
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
AssistiveWare Core Word Classroom - Resources for implementing core word AAC
By the end of this year, after changing our math rotations around about a bazillion times, I FINALLY feel like I figured out the perfect combo of stations to help my students learn, practice, and master skills. My favorite part of this system is that it worked seamlessly without me killing myself over prep
Paraprofessional Training in the Special Education Classroom can be tough! Learn how to make paraprofessional training simple with these tips.
Ideas for how to use AAC devices and core boards with core vocabulary in a special education classroom setting. Learn more at Mrs. D's Corner.
Looking for a checklist of autism classroom setup ideas to get this year started right? We have 3 essential MUSTs to guarantee your classroom setup success.
I have finally uploaded pictures of my classroom. So here are a few pictures of my Kindergarten/1st Grade Autism Classroom. Communicati...
Celebrating Autism Acceptace Month
Special education tips, IEP Planning, IEPs, Accommodations, Life Skills, Adapted Materials
Set yourself, classroom and students up for success with these must have items in special education classroom.
The Sped Prep Academy Podcast provides easy to implement, real world training and resources to special education teachers. Solid advice is given on writing IEPs, collaborating with general education and working with paraprofessionals.