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
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
It is important for parents to understand the difference between IEP vs 504. IEPs have more safeguards in place to ensure schools provide the right support.
Learn about science curriculum created for self-contained special education classrooms by a real special education teacher!
Challenges with focus and attention can become a huge roadblock to learning for kids and young adults. Simply put, attention is critical to learning. If students can't focus on the lesson, they are going to struggle with understanding the new content. If students can't focus on the directions, they
Differentiation and scaffolding can help students better understand and learn. Here are teaching ideas and tips to use in class.
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.
Have a student who elopes? Need a way to debrief with them after? I developed this think sheet because every special education teacher knows eloping is a BIG thing when dealing with behavior. If you don't have an eloper, are you really a special education teacher? Just print and you are ready to go!
By Guest Blogger Kristen Bagwell As part of our special needs series, I wanted to cover a topic that is familiar to many of us: Down Syndrome. While this diagnosis has […]
The process of an IEP is designed to implement strategies and create success in school for children with special needs.
Are you looking for a` hands-on science activity on the Basic Needs of a Plant? This Basic Needs of a Plant activity has 24 different task cards (real life pictures and clipart) and 3 labelling & cut & paste worksheets. Plants need water, sun, air and soil. This activity can be reused year after year, student after student! This is a fun way to introduce plants for primary students or special education. Take a look at the preview PDF for a more in depth description of the activities! ----------------------------------------------------- Find more similar resources here: Science & Social Studies Cultural Holiday & Celebration Lessons Adapted Books Literacy Activities ----------------------------------------------------- Do you want 5 FREE ADAPTED BOOKS FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION?! 4 Easy steps to get the free adapted books Go to https://mailing-list.individualizedvisuals.com Enter your name and email address Check your inbox or junk folder for an email from me! [email protected] Download & Print your FREE PDFs! You will receive the 5 free adapted books across 5 days so be sure to add my email to your contact list or select “Not junk” so you don’t miss any of the FREEBIES! ----------------------------------------------------- I really hope you enjoy this activity :) I would love if you can give me a FOLLOW, all your support is so appreciated <3 I will continue to upload more resources and FREEBIES soon! Thank you so much! I appreciate all your support :) Terms of Use
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Made For Me Literacy provides special education teachers with engaging, comprehensive reading units meticulously crafted with special learners in mind covering various subject areas, including basic reading, writing, math, science, and fine motor skills.
This visual choice board is a simple social emotional learning resource for your special education or inclusion classroom. Providing a student with this file folder visual support may allow him to express his needs without having to find the words. While this visual was designed for students with autism, it can be beneficial for any struggling students. Even verbal students can have trouble retrieving the words or articulating what they need. Offering this simple visual can aid a student in saying "I feel confused. I need help" or "I feel frustrated. I need a break." Contents: 6 pages of feelings cards 15 feelings in a variety of image options 1 page of needs Sentence starters File folder labels Prep instructions Suggestions for use This is not meant to be a choice board for 'wants' which is why toys, computer, iPad etc is not provided. Rather this is a support to use when a student is struggling, overstimulated, frustrated, overwhelmed, sick, upset, tired, confused etc. Teachers, paras, aides and therapists who have built a relationship with a student can often guess what the student feels and needs in these moments. However, responding to an outburst, problem behavior or refusal with what they are likely looking for reinforces an improper way to request those things. This visual support can help students learn to ask appropriately! ⭐ Teachers like you love this resource ⭐ This resource was a great addition to the communication support I use for my students. I was able to choose a few options at a time for them to choose from and the product comes with many pictures for wants/needs. I love this resource! This has been super helpful with SEL learning and helping kiddos identify what they need and avoiding meltdown. It was easy to put together and it has been a great addition to my classroom! This has been great for my non-verbal and limited verbal to express their needs! The choices are great and it makes a perfect connection between feelings and needs. As we move toward more and more SEL practices, this resource is great at helping students identify how they are feeling and what they can do to help themselves. Other Visual Supports to transform your classroom Behavior Management Flip Book Behavior Management: Self-Calming Book and Choice Board Visual Schedules Bundle Art Visuals and Schedules Music Visuals and Schedules PE Visuals and Schedules Stay up to date! Click here to follow my store and be the first to know about new product releases. Thanks for stopping by!
Streamline the process of training classroom staff with this comprehensive manual tailored for special education teachers and parents of autistic students. Designed for both novice and seasoned classroom paraprofessionals, this resource offers an in-depth training package covering topics ranging from the diagnostic criteria of autism to fostering communication development and managing student aggression. The manual is presented in an accessible format with photo examples for clarity. Each section includes a follow-up review to reinforce crucial points, ensuring mastery of the topics. The package also features a final assessment with both factual and applied questions, promoting a thorough understanding of the training manual. An added bonus is the availability of an editable version for further customization within the download! See more:Video Product Preview! If you like this product, be sure to check out my Classroom Setup Checklist for more tips on effective autism strategies! Do your paraprofessionals speak Spanish? Check out our completely translated Spanish version of this product: Paraprofessional Training Manual EN ESPANOL for more resources, tips, and materials to help you help children with autism please visit The Autism Helper
It’s a myth that blindly memorizing every letter in a sight word is the only way to learn it.
I'm sure we've all heard this term before. If you are a teacher, especially a special educator, you know this term well. You might...
Prompting Hierarchy- How I got duped! What you need to know about the prompting hierarchy. Snag the infographic and info perfect for working with your staff!
These 3rd Grade Math Concepts (3.OA.3, 3.OA.5, 3.OA.7, 3.OA.8, 3.OA.9) ) of understanding multiplication and using multiplication facts and strategies. This unit is modified/adjusted to address the…
A set of words which include the "CK" consonant digraph. Useful as daily or weekly sight word lists for readers at beginner level. Students can say the word and mark the target sound in highlighter pen, to help develop fluency in "ck" words. Pairs of students can also test each other, and mark off ...
Strategies and supports for executive functioning challenges can make all the difference, especially for students who struggle with task initiation. This is such an important skill, since it's like the motor in allowing us to get started on all tasks and assignments. When someone is struggling to in