So, what are the differences between SDI and differentiation, and what do they mean for special education students?
Community Based Instruction is such a valuable learning tool for special education students, let's dive in on ideas of places to go!
The four domains of the Danielson Framework rubric are Planning & prep, Classroom environment, Instruction, and Professional responsibilities.
This month on the podcast is all about instructional strategies and I've got a great one with a free tool for you today to help implement naturalistic instruction. Grab it all at the link!
Community Based Instruction is such a valuable learning tool for special education students, let's dive in on ideas of places to go!
I'm excited to introduce this week's guest blogger, Juliana from CollaboratEd! She is here to talk about math instructional strategies! She is passionate about students who struggle with math. Juliana is a General Ed math teacher. She also has been a co-teacher, and have always taught the high school math intervention classes.
If you teach in a self-contained special education classroom, chances are you teach multiple grades at one time.
Teaching reading has always been a struggle for me. The curriculum I was using needed something more. I needed something more hands-on, more engaging so that my students made better progress. I also wanted to provide the main instruction instead of my paras or peer tutors. Throughout the time I was teaching, I continually added and changed how language arts and reading instruction in my classroom looked, and it's been a successful change!
Does your district have a policy or recommendation for how many minutes of reading instruction you need to do a day? Many people ask me how to get in 60 to 90 minutes of reading instruction a day when we have SO. MUCH. TO. COVER!! It can feel really overwhelming to hear such a big ... Read More about Fitting 90 Minutes of Reading Instruction In A Special Education Class
Community Based Instruction is such a valuable learning tool for special education students, let's dive in on ideas of places to go!
Functional reading is critical for our older students, but can be tough. In this post I outline the steps for instruction with tools to help.
Have you heard the the term instructional control? It’s very important in special education classes that the teachers, paras and therapists establish instructional control with their students. Sounds good, right?? Read on to find out what instructional control is and how you get it. The idea of instructional control is frequently heard in special education ... Read More about Instructional Control: what it is & how to develop it
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
In my very first self-contained classroom, I was lucky enough to have an instructional kitchen attached to my classroom. Instead of only utilizing that spac ...
Make your math instruction time work for you with the help of Math Adapted Work Binders! Here's how they can make your teaching life easier!
Do you want access to hundreds of FREE downloads at your fingertips for your special education classroom? Find out 6 reasons to join today!
What is a paraprofessional? What is a paraeducator? How special education paraprofessionals and special education instructional assistants support students.
Getting your general education teachers to buy in for IEP collaboration can be a daunting task. However, the outcome can be incredibly rewarding if it is done
Let's face it, we all want our students to talk. We know we need to improve their expressive language to do that. But expressive language is more complex than just talking. Learn more in this episode of the Autism Classroom Resources Podcast.
This year I have been part of our Math PD team and it has really made in impact in my classroom. While my students are still working on many basic skills, I’ve been able to get some great insight into where we should be going and let me tell you, they’re flying! Check out these ... Read More about 4 Tips for Building Math Fluency
Discover engaging hands-on science activities and lessons at Especially Education. Our comprehensive collection of educational resources fosters interactive learning experiences for students of all abilities.
Your first year of teaching can be extremely overwhelming. Let's talk about what NOT to focus on in your first year.
Working in an Autism Unit or Self Contained classroom? You need this simple list of instructional strategies for students with Autism.
they are receiving Special Education or Specially Designed Instruction. To receive Specially Designed Instruction, you must have an IEP.
Differentiation in education is a concept that refers to the instruction and assessment of students based on their individual learning needs. Differentiated
Do you have students in your special education classroom who struggle with writing sentences? Or maybe they struggle with putting words together to form a sentence? Today I would like to introduce you to Sentence Building. This resource was created out of a desperate need for my own self-contained classroom. Students in my classroom, verbal […]
My first year of teaching was HARD. I had five kindergarteners, one first grader, and one fifth grader.
Ten different ways to practice functional writing skills in special education. Incorporate these ideas into life skills lessons.
Teaching monthly vocabulary lessons in special education is a great way to cover important vocabulary in a structured, efficient way.
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You aren't making these teacher mistakes in your special education class, are you? Here's 6 mistakes teachers and paras in SpEd make PLUS 5 easy fixes too!
An IEP Handbook can help other teachers better understand a student's IEP and how to implement it. Here are the top 10 things to include in an IEP handbook.
Multi-sensory tasks are engaging and naturally gain students’ attention. Adding multi-sensory activities into your math centers can help students persevere and focus on learning. Multi-sensory activities are the perfect way to build in practice and review of introduced skills… a crucial part of guided math. This is the third and final post of Smashing Strategies ... Read More about How To Incorporate Multi-Sensory Math Tasks Into Your Classroom
Special Ed Data using Google Forms - check out these user-friendly tips and tricks for busy special educators to streamline IEP tracking and student progress monitoring!
Discover engaging hands-on science activities and lessons at Especially Education. Our comprehensive collection of educational resources fosters interactive learning experiences for students of all abilities.
You know that saying: "There's a lesson to be learned in everything.", well, it's true! If you're a teacher, there are many tedious little tasks you do on a daily basis that students can help with while learning job skills!
We use adapted books in my special education classroom every single day. This blog post goes over different ways to use them!
Direct instruction is a crucial component of special education programs. Our students require direct instruction in order to learn, master and generalize skills. Here are some tips to help make your direct instruction time easier. In my classroom. we set aside an hour a day to do direct instruction centers. During this time, we take ... Read More about Direct Instruction Hacks For Special Education Classrooms
**This post contains affiliate links, which means that I collect a commission, at no additional cost to you, should you choose to make a purchase.** Building social skills is essential in the special education classroom. I know that direct teaching of basic social skills is imperative, but when we get ready for generalization I’m a ... Read More about 15 Must Have Board Games for Special Education
Specially designed instruction means the adapting the content, methodology, or delivery of instruction to address the unique needs of the child that have been outlined in the Individualized Education Program. Special education teachers should be skilled in providing SDI to students with disabilities. Learn more.
Differentiation and scaffolding can help students better understand and learn. Here are teaching ideas and tips to use in class.
I work with the Multiple Disabilties population and this blog is about multiple disabilities classroom setup with covid-19 recommendations.
Whether you are a new teacher or a veteran, reviewing the foundational laws of our career can be incredibly helpful. Read on to discover.
Steps and advice on how to get a classroom student business for special education students selling beaded bracelets!
Tips that work...in fact, if you're not doing these 5 things, then you're doing it wrong. Find out the 5 instructional strategies for Autism you need to do!
Learn how to teach life skills in special education using chaining methods (ABA). Examples for backward, forward and total-task chaining.
This article includes basic information to give an introduction or overview of what is inclusion and some tips for implementing it.
