Special needs classroom setup

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

Laying out the classroom design in special education can be tough. I've rounded up posts and goals of setting up the physical space.

Whether it is back to school time or not, it’s never too late to arrange your special ed classroom layout to fit your needs. Today, I’m sharing must haves in my special education classroom. In my elementary special education classroom, I love to include a sensory area in the classroom and center areas in the classroom. I have included teacher tips for special education classroom organization that will help you feel successful. Check out my moderate to severe special education classroom!

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.

Have you been thinking about flexible seating? Here is some information on it. Perfect for any classroom!

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

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.

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…

This is the exact same idea I thought. Of myself, a "chill zone" as cheesy as it is 😂

2016-2017 Classroom Reveal!

"Unlock the potential of your special education classroom with strategic bulletin board setups! Our latest blog post offers practical advice and inspiring ideas to help you create visually engaging learning spaces. Check it out now!"

Cozy cove for children that want to be in their own space. Cardboard box. Photo taken by Ray Chavez. Project created by Ray Chavez and children.

Color-coding provides students with a visual support and keeps teachers organized as well. Any excuse to add color into my classroom is a win in my book!

A multipronged approach to improving services for students with special needs.

Unlock the secrets to successful work centers in a special education classroom with our latest blog post! From visual supports to streamlined rotations, discover how to create an efficient and engaging learning environment for every student.