Let me start out by saying every classroom and school is different, and this is just one perspective on what works for my adult transition classroom. There are so many components to making schedules and lesson plans run as smooth as possible in a special education classroom. Please also ... READ the POST
Classroom Student Business: Artisan Soaps
Having a student business has SO MANY benefits. Depending on what your product or service is, you have the opportunity to practice independence, money math, cooking, responsibility, and so much more! In this series, various guest bloggers (teachers & special educators) will share their tried ... READ the POST
Ideas for Practicing Job Skills Remotely or In The Classroom
Whether distance learning is continuing for you or you are returning to school soon, many of our students that have off-campus work experience are not going to be able to participate in that type of experience for a while. While there’s nothing quite like off-campus work experience, there are ... READ the POST
Functional Money Skills in the Special Education Classroom
Money skills are an important aspect to independent living. Not only do students have to be able to identify types of money and their values, or how to budget, but also all of the hand and social skills that come with handling money. It's one thing to do worksheets that have word problems ... READ the POST
How Systematic Instruction Ensures Progress and Data Collection
Moving your students forward when you’ve hit a plateau. Working in a program for students with moderate to severe disabilities, it can sometimes feel like we’re not making progress. We get stuck in a rut, our students show success in only certain jobs or tasks, and we lose steam. It happens to all ... READ the POST
Accessible Work Tasks for Students of All Levels
Work Tasks are Accessible for All Present opportunity. Expose students to experiences. See ability. Featured guest blogger: Alex of Accessible for All, an Intellectual Disabilities Teacher. As a new special education teacher for low incidence students, I was tasked with developing ... READ the POST
