How to Get Organized with IEP Deadlines
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1y ago
We know compliance is crucial in our jobs as special educators, but let's be honest. Keeping up with IEP deadlines and paperwork on top of the other teaching requirements can be challenging. You need a system if you want to make sure you don't miss an IEP! Here's how to get organized with your IEP deadlines. You'll want to follow these steps in your planner, Google calendar, or whatever system you use.  1. Add all meeting due dates. Use the IEP Due Dates Calendar to write out all of your annual IEP meeting due dates and re-evaluations. Then, add these dates to your planner. 2. Add re ..read more
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Making Literacy Instruction Meaningful
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1y ago
I believe that, as special educators, we are responsible for providing students with exposure to skills and content, more than just what is in their IEP. Of course, the IEP should be the main focus, and those goals need to be taught to mastery, but we still must provide every student access to a high-quality, content-rich curriculum. Too often, we get hung up on teaching skills in isolation until mastery, but until those skills are applied, they are meaningless and abstract.  We are providing students the experiences they have when learning to read, and we can make it a positive, meaning ..read more
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Analyzing & Using Data in Special Education
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2y ago
Hi teachers! Let's chat about data! We all know that we have to collect data, but the most important thing is that we are using data to guide our instruction.  So what does using the data mean? It's more than just looking at it. I know this seems obvious, but when I go into classrooms with teachers, I see students working on the same skill in the same format with minimal progress. Sometimes, because we know how important repetition is, we think that if we keep repeating the same thing, eventually it will stick! But that's not the reality for students, and honestly, it makes them less moti ..read more
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Teaching Science Standards in Special Education
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2y ago
Just under half of the states in the US use the DLM Essential Elements for their students with cognitive disabilities. These standards are aligned to the general education standards but they pull the most essential skills and concepts and break them down into smaller chunks for students with severe disabilities. Even if you don't use the Essential Elements in your state, they are a great resource if you are trying to figure out how to break down a skill. Wouldn't it be nice if there was a curriculum out there that helped you teach the science standards at a variety of levels for your special e ..read more
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3 Activities for Fine Motor Stations That Your Students Will Love
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2y ago
I know lots of teachers who love to use fine motor groups or stations as a way to break up classroom instruction. It was always one of my students' favorite groups! Here are three low prep activities you can try out during fine motor rotations that your students will love!  1. I have never met a kid that didn't want to try out using a hole punch as soon as they saw me pull it out. There's just something about them! I love these seasonal punch cards because they give students intentional practice with a hole punch. If you have students that have difficulty using a hole punch, you cou ..read more
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Spring Classroom Decor & Inspiration
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2y ago
Spring is in the air! After a long, cold winter, it's fun to add some spring elements to your classroom decor. Here are a few of my favorites from Amazon! This post contains affiliate links and I may earn a small commission when you click on the qualifying links at no additional cost to you. 1. Change up your bulletin boards and add some spring elements! I love this grass bulletin border. 2. Add a touch of spring with this daisy border. It would look amazing at the top of your whiteboard! 3. A seasonal lanyard is a great addition to your teacher wardrobe! These baby chicks are the cutes ..read more
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Valentine's Day Low Prep Counting Activities
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2y ago
Valentine's Day is a fun holiday, but we all know how chaotic holidays can be! Students are so excited for all the candy! I'm always looking for low prep holiday activities that my students can complete for some fun, themed learning! Here are three low prep Valentine's Day counting activities for the classroom. 1. Valentine's Day Counting Boom Cards Boom Cards are a great, no prep activity! If you have iPads, students can complete the deck independently on an iPad. Or, you can do these as a whole class counting activity by projecting them on your board and having students take turns to coun ..read more
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Budgeting IEP Goals
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2y ago
Budgeting is an extremely functional skill for a lot of our students with disabilities. I love working on budgeting starting in middle school. It's a great skill to tie into our Community Based Instruction, and working with money is very motivating for our students! I have several budgeting units in my store that focus on amounts from $10 to $50. These are great for small groups or one on one instruction, and the themes are so fun for seasonal activities! There are several skills within the units that can be targeted for IEP goals. Below are some ideas to get you started when writing budgeting ..read more
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10 Great Sensory Tools for Your SPED Classroom
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2y ago
Sensory tools were essential in my special education classroom! Having sensory tools available helps students stay on task, helped with sensory regulation, and helped decrease stress and anxiety. Here are ten of my favorite sensory tools for the special education classroom.  This post contains affiliate links and I may earn a small commission when you click on the qualifying links at no additional cost to you. Water bead beanbags These are so fun to play with! They're also great for learning shapes and colors in a hands-on way!   Slimy sand I bought some of this for my son for C ..read more
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3 Low Prep Halloween Counting Activities
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2y ago
Halloween is a fun but always chaotic holiday in the classroom. Students are so excited for candy and the whole costume-wearing experience always throws things for a loop! I never know what to expect on Halloween, so I'm always looking for low prep activities that my students can complete for some fun but themed learning! Here are three low prep Halloween counting activities for the classroom. 1. Halloween Counting Boom Cards Boom Cards are a great, no prep activity! If you have iPads, students can complete the deck independently on an iPad. Or, you can do these as a whole class counting acti ..read more
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