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Visuals in the Special Education classroom a vital for success. Using a class schedule, individual schedule, first/then board, or reward chart are just some of the ways to help set students up for success. 1. Classroom Visual Schedules As adults, we all thrive with a schedule. Even if you are
Social Opportunities in general education are key to our students’ success. Many times our students within special education need help to navigate complex social situations. Tip # 1: Morning Meetings Mornings can be so busy, but it is also the time of day that students can have unstructured social interactions.
Orton-Gillingham is a hot buzzword in education right now. The Science of Reading, Orton-Gillingham Approach and curriculums that use those methods in their products are all over the internet and social media. I have been lucky to have some training in the OG method, and I can confirm that it
Are you teaching extended school year? Do you have to have materials prepped for someone else teaching your students ESY? I taught ESY for years and years. While I love the opportunity for my students to gain access to curriculum, routines, and maintain mastery/progress on their goals it can be
Summer is the perfect time to organize yourself so everything you need for your special education caseload. Last year I moved to a co-teaching classroom which meant a bigger special education caseload. I was so overwhelmed with all the data points, progress monitoring tools, and my to-do list organized. As
Let’s paint a picture. It’s time to work on writing. Your students have mapped out their ideas using graphic organizers and now they are going to make their first draft. Slowly but surely a line begins to form behind you. Before you know it it is time for lunch and
In all my years teaching in a self-contained special education classroom the reading curriculum offered to me was either a fluency program or an A-Z reading level. Both are great to help children learn HOW to read the words, but what about the comprehension skills that go along with reading
Task boxes are the perfect way to ease your students back into a routine after a long (or short) break from school! My students need time to readjust back into their routine and behavior management. This does not mean just allowing free time and choice time all day long. That
A few months ago I posted a picture on Instagram (@superheroesinSPED) of the coffee cart in my classroom. I got a ton of questions and requests asking for details of how I implement this in my classroom! I currently teach 3-4 grade life skills. We are just beginning to dabble
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