Special needs students

Special educators need a pretty large toolbox of strategies and resources to support our learners. So often, our students can have significantly diverse needs and levels. On any given day, special education teachers might need to take student reading data, modify a math assessment, teach science wit

You aren't making these teacher mistakes in your special education class, are you? Here's 6 mistakes teachers and paras in SpEd make PLUS 5 easy fixes too!

Learn which strategies to use with students who are engaging in escape or task avoidance behaviors in special education classes.

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.

Supporting kids with special needs works best when both regular education and special education staff work together. That's why it is helpful for all teachers to understand how they can modify and accommodate for students in their classrooms. For newer teachers, learning that you need to modify work

As special education teachers, we often focus on what we should do or say at an IEP meeting, but there are some things you should NEVER say at an IEP meeting. Here you will find phrases you should never say to special education parents or the IEP team at an IEP meeting. By avoiding these phrases, you make parents and students feel more comfortable and help your IEP meeting run smoothly. Learn these phrases here.

Errorless learning allows a student to focus on the task at hand and increases the success of performing the task independently and student confidence.

Let's talk about the special education referral process and building a child's individualized education plan (IEP).

STEM in a special ed classroom is a huge possibility. Take a look inside my classroom to see how we make it work, what we use, and more!

Have you ever had to use a district curriculum that doesn’t really fit the levels or needs of your special needs student? It can be hard to make a purchased program work for our students, but it IS possible! To do so, though, we need to be flexible and creative….We totally rock flexible and creative, […]