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the first thing you should do as a new special ed teacher

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.

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the top web sites that every special educator should know info from www intervenentmedia org com

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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the words why iep work bins are a game changer in special education and how to set them up

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…

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a table with some qr code stickers on it, and the text tracking iep data with google forms for special ed

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.

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the words new to teaching speed? 10 must have for your classroom checkinwing org

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

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a stack of file folders with the title 5 tasks your paras can do to make your life easier in the special education classroom

Paraprofessionals can truly be lifesaver in the special education classroom. While it can be easy to think of them as “teaching assistants,” paras can do so much more to help your special education students in the classroom. But, sometimes it’s hard to know exactly what tasks you can delegate to your parapro. Check out this blog post for 5 tasks paraprofessional can do to make your job easier as a special education teacher and how I utilize my paraprofessional in my classroom.

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the words free special education resources are in black and white on a multicolored background

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!

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an ipad with the words 10 apps you should use in your special education classroom

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.

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people sitting at a table with the words 10 things you should know about secondary school special education

Teaching in a secondary special education classroom is just different. Secondary special education students are not the same as elementary special education students. Their needs are different. How you teach them is different and what it’s like in a secondary special education classroom is different. So here are 10 things every middle school, high school, and transition special education teacher wishes you knew about them, teaching secondary special education students, and about their…

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a young boy playing with toy dinosaurs in a play area and text overlay reads how to teach playing in special education

Having structured play and unstructured play in the special education classroom is important. It is great for social skills, life skills, language development, communication development, and many more. Here are some great things to consider when it comes to playing: break time in the classroom and teaching play skills in special education. I love to show my students special education visuals to help increase the targeted behavior. Read to learn more about play in the classroom.

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a classroom with desks and chairs in front of the words decor tips that actually work in special ed

Special education classrooms need decor and organization tweaks to fit the program needs. Read the tips on how to make the best decor choices for your sped classroom.

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the words work task ideas for your special education students on top of pictures of flowers

Work tasks are a great way for students to practice life skills and vocational skills in the special education classroom. But what if traditional work tasks or task box activities aren’t accessible to all your students? How can you adapt work tasks to meet the needs of all your students, regardless of their level? Here you’ll find my favorite work tasks ideas and activities for special education students along with how they can be adapted to meet the needs of students of all levels.

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It's that time of year when we're all setting up our classrooms for our new students. When they walk in on the first day of school, you want your room to look bright and inviting, right? But if you're a special education teacher, that means more than just choosing a theme or picking out cute

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several different ways to organize your classroom with the text 9 tips for speed prep time - saving organization hacks

Special education prep work is daunting! Time spent laminating, velcroing, and organizing materials takes up way too much personal time for special education teachers, self-contained teachers, speech therapists, homeschool moms, parents, autism parents, preschool teachers. Reclaim your time and energy and alleviate stress with these 9 SPED prep hacks to help you streamline your prep and prioritize your to-do list.

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the steps to writing an ieps document with text that reads how to improve present level statements in your ieps

PLAAFP statements are one of the most important parts of an IEP. They is the foundation upon which IEP goals, services, accommodations and modifications are built. But writing Present Level statements can be difficult to write. Learn about the common mistakes special education teachers make when writing PLAAFP sections, how to break down your student’s Present Levels of Performance and best practices for writing Present Level statements as a special education teacher.

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a person typing on a computer keyboard with the words free website for special educators

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

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classroom setup ideas for special education

As a special education teacher, have you ever wondered what other teachers’ classrooms look like? Today is your chance to see special education classrooms in a variety of age levels. I have included special ed preschool classrooms, K-2 Autism classroom, and K-2 special education classrooms. If you are looking for more info on multiple disabilities classrooms, life skills classrooms, middle school special education classrooms, high school special education classrooms, and more it is all…

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