Take a peek inside 9 unique special education classroom setups! Learn how each teacher sets up her classroom!
Back to school time is a great time to get organized in your classroom. In this post, I collected all of my favorite organization and storage tips and trick ...
Being a new special education teacher can be overwhelming and stressful. Check out The FIRST thing to do as a new special ed teacher.
As a special education teacher and IEP caseload manager, it is really difficult to find an IEP Planner and a Lesson Planner all in one that works for your classroom. One with enough spots for small group planning, a curriculum calendar map, and the general calendars for the year… but also all the IEP stuff: […]
If there is one I have learned in my years of working with paraprofessionals, it is that paras are teachers too. My paraprofessional is my right hand and my left hand. She is the glue that keeps us together. I realize that sometimes it is our first instinct to give them passive work because their
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!! […]
Before we dive in to my tried and true sped teacher must haves, I have to say that you truly don’t NEED anything. What do you truly need to give your students if you ask me? Most importantly, your students need love, relationships, and validation. But when it comes down to actual sped teacher supplies
I teach a 1st through 4th self-contained, mod/severe, special day class. I am going to highlight some of the key elements in my classroom.
IEP goal bins will help you keep your students' goals and materials organized so you can focus on what's important: the students.
Reclaim your time and energy and alleviate stress with these 9 SPED prep hacks to help you streamline your prep and prioritize your to-do list.
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.
Classroom hacks that actually work in a special education classroom setting. Tried and true methods from actual teachers. Read to learn more.
Want to know my favorite special education teacher hacks? I've got you covered! If you are a special education teacher, you know how hard it is to meet every student's needs AND keep a well organized classroom. Below, I've compiled 5 special education teacher hacks you need to know! 1. Jewelry Organizers For Visual Storage
Back to school time is a great time to get organized in your classroom. In this post, I collected all of my favorite organization and storage tips and trick ...
Structure is a crucial component to your SPED classroom setup. This is something I learned quickly in my first year of teaching and something that worked well once structure was increased. Below I’ve listed five easy ways to increase structure in your classroom. Individual Schedules Whether it’s visual schedules, checklists, object schedules, or agendas, they
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 turne ...
Take a peek inside 7 special education sample schedules to get some schedule ideas for your own special education classroom!
IEP goal bins will help you keep your students' goals and materials organized so you can focus on what's important: the students.
Color coding your special ed classroom can be a game changer for your organization. I can teach you how to color code your classroom.
Color coding your special ed classroom can be a game changer for your organization. I can teach you how to color code your classroom.
Do you teach an autism classroom? Here are my 5 must-haves to help develop your own successful autism classroom!
You know it as well as I do, keeping organized in a Special Education classroom can be a disaster. Case managing involves keeping IEPs, student work samples, student data, parent communication, and so much more! There is so much paperwork that finding a functional way to keep paperwork is not only a life saver, but ... Read More about Conquer the Clutter: How My IEP Cabinet Got a Full On Makeover
My students use morning binders during our morning meeting and throughout our academic portion of the morning. I love using binders because I can personalize and individualize each binder according to my students needs.
Special education teachers -learn about different types of data collection and get the link to Especially Education's FREE Special Education Data Sheets
A color coded classroom isn’t just for the looks, it helps make a classroom extremely functional! Not only does it help staff locate things quickly, but it also allows students take ownership of their own supplies! Color coding is a win-win for all. Below, I’ve compiled a list of ideas of our favorite ways to
I work with the Multiple Disabilties population and this blog is about multiple disabilities classroom setup with covid-19 recommendations.
I teach a 1st through 4th self-contained, mod/severe, special day class. I am going to highlight some of the key elements in my classroom.
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The classroom decor choices you make significantly impact classroom management. Click to read the dos & don'ts of decor in special education.
The first few weeks in the classroom can be tough. You're given the room and the caseload, but not much else. Here are a few ideas to help you develop a schedule and routine so you can survive the first two weeks of school.
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Discover must-have containers that allow special education teachers to streamline routine implementation and support data-driven instruction.
Looking for the perfect IEP Binder to keep track of your Autism Caseload? Let's dive into the Simply Special Ed. IEP Planner!
Your first year of teaching can be extremely overwhelming. Let's talk about what NOT to focus on in your first year.
Stop laminating? In my special education classroom? I know, I know. But trust me. Save time, money and the Earth with 3 additions to your supply cabinet.
Special Education teachers are the masters of data collection! At times, collecting data can be overwhelming, especially when you sometimes have to outsource the collecting to other teachers, specialists, or teaching assistants. Tracking accommodations is necessary to make sure an IEP is being followed and can be helpful in determining which accommodations should be added to or removed from the IEP. Believe it or not, collecting data on accommodations and modifications does not have to consume your life! Share Information Be sure to share vital information with all teachers and assistants that work with your students. I have an accommodations organizer that I organize all of the information of my class. The information is in one place which is helpful for sharing information with assistants, special area teachers, and substitutes. When I first began teaching, I did not bother sharing such information with special area teachers until it was brought to my attention that a student of mine did not complete a test in physical education class. That student had trouble reading and was supposed to have his tests read. The PE teacher was unaware of his accommodations and therefore did not deliver them. I use a special form that reminds me of who needs to be informed of accommodations and modifications at the beginning of the school year and after an IEP annual review. Train Your Team If you have paraprofessionals in your classroom working with students, it is important to train them in how to deliver and how to track accommodations and modifications. Some interventions are more detailed than others. Observe your team while they are working with students and provide feedback as needed. The time you put in to properly train your team to record data the same way you would is so well spent! Use Checklists When I first started teaching, I used to write notes on a post-it that included which accommodations and modifications were used on assignments along with their effectiveness. It was very time consuming and often times, I forgot to add some things. Finally, I came up with a few checklists and forms to help the process. Level of Support One of the forms I use tracks the level of support a student needs from an adult. I use this one to determine the need for a 1:1 teaching assistant. It is useful before adding a TA and to collect data to see if continuing the intervention is a necessity. The adult that works with the student at that time fills it out while working with the student. Accommodations and Modifications Tracker I use this form two ways, depending on what I am collecting data for. As an IEP meeting approaches, I like to review the need for the interventions on the IEP. I can track the types of interventions are needed for different types of assignments and activities. More importantly, I can track the effectiveness of such interventions. I can also cut this tracker apart to staple it onto work samples. The work samples can be to show the Committee on Special Education the student's growth or regression. I also like to send work home with students with the form filled out from time to time so parents can see what kind of help the student needs in order to complete assignments at school. Frequency Tracker Another way I like to track the use of accommodations and modifications needed in school is with a frequency tracker I created. This gives me a quick visual of which interventions are being used and which are not. I focus on this during the weeks before a meeting so I can determine which accommodations and modifications need to remain, be added, or be removed from an IEP. Data collection is so important but it doesn't have to take over your entire life. Once you create a few checklists that fit your classroom or purchase one of the many checklists and charts from my TpT store, you will save yourself a ton of time and will have more data than you've ever had before!
One of the best feelings about starting a new school year is getting organized. Even if it is just for 0.2 seconds. That feeling that everything is one place and your paperwork is nice and neat. Yes, I know, that is a perfect world, but a girl can dream. Being a special education teacher, brings ... Read More about Summer Plan: Get Organized!
In this post, I'm describing the areas and tools that go into a life skills classroom at the secondary level. Check out the examples.
Special education prep work is daunting! Time spent laminating, velcroing, and organizing materials takes up way too much personal time for special education teachers, self-contained teachers, speech therapists, homeschool moms, parents, autism parents, preschool teachers. Reclaim your time and energy and alleviate stress with these 9 SPED prep hacks to help you streamline your prep and prioritize your to-do list.
Keeping an organised class has been much easier since I created My daily planner for my young learners. On Page 1,2 – About me Pages 3-4 include days of the week and seasons pg. 5-6 schedules…
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Come check out how I organize, decorate, and utilize spaces & activities to be functional on this Adult Transition classroom tour!
One of the best feelings about starting a new school year is getting organized. Even if it is just for 0.2 seconds. That feeling that everything is one place and your paperwork is nice and neat. Yes, I know, that is a perfect world, but a girl can dream. Being a special education teacher, brings ... Read More about Summer Plan: Get Organized!
Staying organized as a special education teacher does not have to be hard or time-consuming. Enter the color coded classroom!
There is something about the structure and routine of Michaela's Especially Education task boxes students are drawn to. They take immense pride in showing off their finished work, keeping all the materials together, and putting the tasks away into their rightful places.
You got the special education teaching job that you wanted! Here are 10 tips for getting started as a new teacher in special education!
Discover must-have containers that allow special education teachers to streamline routine implementation and support data-driven instruction.
