Structured classroom special education

If there is one I have learned in my years of working with paraprofessionals, it is that paras are teachers too. My paraprofessional is my right hand and my left hand. She is the glue that keeps us together. I realize that sometimes it is our first instinct to give them passive work because their

FREE printables for 3 different structured / independent work systems. This post includes pictures and video examples for setting up independent work stations in special education classrooms!

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Take a peek inside 9 unique special education classroom setups! Learn how each teacher sets up her classroom!

Structured work systems, also called independent work stations, are perfect for students in a self-contained classroom. These systems are visual systems that are strategically set up so students can work independently. Today I am sharing 3 structured work systems for special education students. You will find details about task box centers, three drawer work systems, and independent work binders. Students can work on file folder activities, writing or tracing, matching activities and more!

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

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!

Are you a self-contained special education teacher who teaches grades K-2? As an early elementary special education teacher, there are a variety of things that I love in my special ed classroom and I’m going to share them. Creating visual schedules for special education students is exactly what they need. K-2 centers are a must with my early elementary special ed kids. Learn about my centers like a listening center, math center, ELA center, and much more!

How are you using task systems in your multiple disability classroom? In this blog post I go over activity rotations that you can incorporate to find independent work that fits for all of your multiple disability students. I include a list of all my special education activities such as bead bars, sensory boards, and swinging bear that are all great ways to involve sound, texture and color. Read through all of my special education ideas on implementing a structured activity rotation here.