differentiate & age appropriate resources for teens & adults in special education.
Do you get gifts for your team before taking off for winter break? I love to show appreciation to my staff at any opportunity I can, but I can understand why people can't, because the costs can add up quickly if you have upwards of 10 staff in your room! I am huge on making sure I give gifts that ... READ the POST
If you teach in a life skills classroom and cooking lessons are part of your curriculum, it's always fun to spice things up with recipes that have a holiday twist to them. It is always important to keep in mind finding recipes that are simple so that students are participate in them as ... READ the POST
IntroductionI’m Lauren and I have been a special education teacher for 18 years. I teach students with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a self-contained program at a large suburban public high school. I’m excited to show off my classroom! Classroom TourOur classrooms were totally ... READ the POST
Visuals are beneficial for several reasons, whether you are using them for special education or general education students, or even with staff. Visuals are beneficial to everyone. Here are some reasons why: Better comprehension Visuals can enhance understanding and comprehension of information ... READ the POST
One of the main job tasks of being a special education teacher is managing and training paraprofessionals. Some would even say that this is the hardest part of the job. If your staff aren't doing their duties, or if they don't respect you, it can lead to more work for you and an ... READ the POST
Every SPED classroom is different: whether you have only 1 student with 10 IEP goals or 20 students with 2 IEP goals each. Then add in the factors of completely different IEP goals, and different levels! There's one thing that's common for all classrooms though - it's a lot of work to manage ... READ the POST
