Special education resources

Technology can be such an AMAZING resource in the special education classroom. iPads, tablets and AAC devices can help students communicate, access curriculum, create and use visual schedules, and learn basic math and reading skills. But, as a special education teacher, it can be hard to know what apps you should be using in your special education classroom. So, here are 10 of my favorite apps to use with special education students.

It's no secret that teachers aren't in it for the money. OR that teachers spend a LOT of their own money on things for the classroom (can we say Target and

As a special education teacher, staying organized is essential. But, finding a system to organize IEPs and special education paperwork that actually works isn’t easy. Here is a step by step guide to finding an IEP organization system that works, what information you need in your IEP caseload binder, and digital IEP organization tips along with my favorite IEP organization resources for special education teachers. Special education teachers, snag this step by step guide and get organized!

Are you a new special education teacher and feeling a little overwhelmed with your first year of teaching? Check out this blog post to help you feel organized with everything you need to plan in your self contained classroom. Visual schedules, IEP organization, classroom setup, independent work and curriculum are all important to prepare before the school year starts. These new special education teacher tips will help you feel successful in your special education classroom.

Are you looking for free special education resources for your classroom? These resources include IEP meeting resources, student interest surveys, resources for data collection, input forms, IEP meeting checklists and more. Whether you are a new special education teacher or a special education teacher looking for ways to write more effective IEPs in your special education classroom, these free teacher resources are for you!

Are you tired of reinventing the wheel in your life skills classroom? Are you struggling with writing lesson plans for your secondary special education classroom? Here are 7 activities that changed the way I teach in the special education classroom. Each of these activities are designed to target specific skills with my students including life skills, social skills, social studies, functional reading, vocational skills and current events. Learn how you can use resources in your classroom…

What are you using in your special education classroom to track IEP data? In this blog post, I will talk about how to track IEP goals with google forms. With these step by step instructions, you will learn great teacher organization tips that can help with IEP data tracking. You can watch my YouTube video here on how to create a google form, and you can read about one of my best IEP tips by including QR codes in the classroom. Use this IEP organization for the beginning of the school year.

Setting up IEP work bins was one of the biggest game changers in my special education classroom. These individualized learning stations hold materials to target specific IEP goals for your students and can be tailored to their specific needs. If you want to set up IEP work bins in your special education classroom, you’ve come to the right place. Here you will learn the benefits of IEP work bins and 5 ways you can set them up in your classroom, including my favorite, color coded IEP work…

The classroom decor choices you make significantly impact classroom management. Click to read the dos & don'ts of decor in special education.

Supporting kids with special needs works best when both regular education and special education staff work together. That's why it is helpful for all teachers to understand how they can modify and accommodate for students in their classrooms. For newer teachers, learning that you need to modify work

Special education classroom supply list. Ten must have items for setting up your new special education classroom. Links to free resources for new teachers.

Special education teachers and regular education teachers can use these websites to help students on all levels! Great for intervention supports, behavior plans, understanding disabilities, progress monitoring, developing lesson plans, and more. #pathway2success #specialeducation

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Are you setting up your classroom for the beginning of the school year? You won’t want to miss this blog post, that includes my life of Amazon must haves for teachers that you can use in your self contained classroom. All of these classroom resources are items that I use in my own special education classroom, like task boxes, washi tape, paper cutter, fidget toys, dry erase pockets, laminators and so much more. Check out all of my special education classroom must have here.

Being a special educator is an amazing title that comes with lots of prep work and responsibility! There are just some resources that a special educator really needs to have in their classroom to help keep them organized, data-driven, and their students on track. Whether you are prepping your classr

As a first year special education teacher, are you feeling overwhelmed? Today, I’m sharing first year special education teacher tips! There are several things that you do not need to focus on for your special education classroom! It is important to have an organized classroom that is well thought out but not Pinterest worthy. Find those special education resources but don’t try too many. In your first year teaching special education, don’t get overwhelmed with doing too much or being…

AI can be an amazing resource for teachers if it’s used correctly. And more and more teachers are using AI to save time and energy in the classroom. If you are looking for ways to use AI, ChatGPT or MagicSchool to help you save time in the special education classroom, here are 25 genius ways to use AI as a special education teacher including for assessments, lesson planning, behavior intervention, IEP goal writing, professional development and more. Learn how to use AI the right way here.

How to Increase Independence Using Task Boxes in the Classroom. Special education students take immense pride in showing off their finished work, keeping all the materials together, and putting the tasks and boxes away into their rightful places.

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.

Have you been struggling to find a way to engage all of your students in writing activities? These daily writing journals are the perfect solution. Today I am sharing how to prep and organize these daily writing journals for your special education students. I talk about how to color code the journals along with how to pick the right level for your students. These writing prompts are great for writing time, morning work, and independent work stations. Learn how to prep them today!