You landed the job and you're a brand new teacher! Check out these tips for first year special education teachers in this blog post!
As special education teachers, there are a few red flags to avoid during an IEP meeting. Here are 10 things not to say in an IEP meeting.
IEP goal bins will help you keep your students' goals and materials organized so you can focus on what's important: the students.
Special education teachers play a crucial role in the lives of students with diverse needs. From learning disabilities to physical impairments, special
Your first year of teaching can be extremely overwhelming. Let's talk about what NOT to focus on in your first year.
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
Classroom hacks that actually work in a special education classroom setting. Tried and true methods from actual teachers. Read to learn more.
I was in a heated IEP meeting one time, and a teacher angrily blurted out, 'What do you want from me? Do you want me
Want to give your students some tech time? Try these six must-have apps for special ed to help teach as they have fun!
Being a new special education teacher can be overwhelming and stressful. Check out The FIRST thing to do as a new special ed teacher.
In this article, I outline survival tips for first-year special education teachers. My survival guide includes advice about planning, IEPs, networking, prioritizing, and more with lots of resources.
Use this set of behavior strategies to help students succeed in your classroom with individualized strategies. Watch a preview video here. This behavior strategy ring resource is included inside of every The Intentional IEP membership. If you are a member of TII, please do not purchase this set of resources because you already have them. To access, log in to your TII account, click "My Account" and then "Member Resources". Not yet a member? No worries! Get 50% off your first month here. What's included? Section 1: Behavior Reference Guide - 6 ring pages (2 teaching pages, 4 strategy pages) Section 2: Behavior Management Strategies - 13 ring pages (13 strategy pages) Section 3: Behavior De-Escalation Strategies - 15 ring pages (1 teaching page, 14 strategy pages) This resource is 19 PDF pages total. Each behavior ring page is approximately the size of a half sheet of paper. How to prep: Prep as 1 strategy ring, prep as 1 for each section, or prep as individual strategy rings for students. Great for IEP teams! This resource is not editable. Connect with me: • Newsletter • Blog • Facebook • Instagram • Pinterest • Thanks for Looking and Happy Teaching!
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!
26 reading and autism ideas to help you figure out how to teach an autistic child to read and how to improve reading comprehension in a stress-free way.
Do you practice life skills in your SPED classroom? If you don't, you should! Let me show you how to set up life skills centers.
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
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
In the field of education, there are things known as executive functions. Executive functions are defined as cognitive processes that control, regulate and
Making sure our students have enough math practice is vital. Thankfully, there are math websites that are great for special ed!
Whether you are a new teacher or a veteran, reviewing the foundational laws of our career can be incredibly helpful. Read on to discover.
ELA and math programs for special ed students are constantly evolving. This growing list features tried and true programs and newcomers to the market.
Are you looking to refresh your autism schedule? Do you know where to start? Here's a dive into my daily schedule in an autism classroom!
Writing a strengths-based IEP can be challenging if you are only looking at academic achievements. Here are some other ways of doing it.
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.
Take a peek inside 9 unique special education classroom setups! Learn how each teacher sets up her classroom!
Are you a new teacher? I thought that my teacher prep program had prepared me for anything that would come my way….and I wrong!
Special education teachers have a lot on their plates. Take a look at my 10 websites for special education for tips, tricks, and resources.
Learn about types of accommodations for special education students in math, reading, writing, homework & tests, and organization. Download a free printable!
As a special education teacher, there are a lot of things we need. But this is a list of 25 things that we MUST have to help us manage the classroom and survive. List of special ed must haves blog post at Mrs. D's Corner.
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
These editable forms for managing IEP Caseloads and special education goal data come in Google Slides AND PowerPoint files. This digital teacher binder is perfect for staying organized and on top of everything SPED! Check out the videos listed to help you use this resource to its fullest potential! Here's what's included: Cover with CLICKABLE LINKS General suggestions & tips How to edit the tables- Video How to add clickable links- Video How to add your own Bitmoji- Video How to use the progress monitoring slides- Video Roster Overview Class Roster (2 styles) Student Info (3 styles) Parent Contact Info (3 styles) Iep Team Contacts Iep Due Dates (2 styles) Meeting Dates Student Accommodations (2 styles) Testing Accommodations Student Goals (3 styles) Iep Snapshots (2 styles) Reading Levels Fluency Data Math Levels Spelling Data Behavior Plans (2 styles) Accommodation Idea List (2 pages) Progress Monitoring Data Parent Contact Log (2 styles) Professional Development Student Checklists (2 styles) To-Do Lists (5 styles) Work Samples Meeting Notes (2 styles) Observation Notes (2 styles) Collaboration Notes Student Login Info Teacher Login Info Daily Schedule Class Links Page ⭐ Suggestions for printing, too! Printable only version here (still editable!) ********************************************** ⭐Follow me for new products and sales! All new products are 50% off for the first 48 hours! ********************************************** So, why should you go paperless?? ★ Paperless resources save time! No standing at the copy machine! ★ All changes you or students make to the resource are automatically saved! ★ Perfect for Chromebooks, IPads, Tablets, and laptops! ★ It is nearly impossible for students to lose their work! ★ Students are engaged while using my interactive digital resources! ★ No more trying to read students' handwriting! ★ No more packing heavy bags home with papers to check! ⭐ Related Resources: Google Classroom Reading Google Classroom Writing Google Classroom Spelling & Word Work Google Classroom Math Google Slides Templates
26 reading and autism ideas to help you figure out how to teach an autistic child to read and how to improve reading comprehension in a stress-free way.
What is a paraprofessional? What is a paraeducator? How special education paraprofessionals and special education instructional assistants support students.
What do you do as a special ed. teacher when a student with autism refuses to work? It depends on the function of the behavior! Learn the 12 Best Strategies!
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.
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
Using technology in the classroom offers many benefits. These free apps for special education offer engagement and reinforce skills taught!
Ultimate guide for new special education teachers! Here are the best blog posts to help guide you and create confidence on your journey!
Simple Self-Contained Setup 101® is the complete roadmap to a stress-free classroom setup for self-contained special education teachers.
Interview prep questions for new special education teachers and teachers who are interviewing this year! Download the list!
Starting a task box center and system in your special education classroom is a way to increase student independence and free up staff.
For special education teachers, IEPs are second nature. The acronyms make sense, the laws surrounding the documents are understood, and the necessity of
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!
What do you do as a special ed. teacher when a student with autism refuses to work? It depends on the function of the behavior! Learn the 12 Best Strategies!
Making sure our students have enough math practice is vital. Thankfully, there are math websites that are great for special ed!
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
