Teaching special education

Being a new special education teacher can be overwhelming and stressful. Check out The FIRST thing to do as a new special ed teacher.

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

Do you want to work on life skills in your classroom? Are you looking for hands-on special education life skills activities that your students will love?

Setting up an IEP work bin system can feel overwhelming! Here are some easy ways to do it so that your students can quickly work on goals!

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.

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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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.

If a student is unable to play with toys during structured leisure time independently, play supports are a great strategy.

Special education teachers, you’re not alone! Whether you are a first year special education teacher or a veteran teacher overwhelmed by a large caseload, a pile of IEPs to write, or an ever changing daily schedule, you’re not alone. Here are my favorite simple tips to help you overcome the overwhelm of being a special education teacher. These special education teacher tips will help avoid burnout and become the best special education teacher you can. Find my favorite tips here.