Special education lesson plans

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.

The first two weeks in a special ed classroom are more than academics. Ideas on what to teach, what to practice, and what you should be doing.

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

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!

Lesson planning in a self-contained classroom can be tricky. Let me show you a look inside a week of my lesson plans!

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

When you first start teaching in a school that does block scheduling, 90 minutes seems like an awful lot of time to fill with instruction.

Are you struggling trying to find functional life skills curriculum in your special education classroom? Read on to learn more...

Lesson planning in special education can be complicated. We often have multiple grades in one classroom not to mention the wide variety of skills and needs. Right?! I have tried many different lesson planning options and have never found the perfect fit. Here is how I write and organize lesson plans. This post may include […]

One of the best feelings about starting a new school year is getting organized. Even if it is just for 0.2 seconds. That feeling that everything is one place and your paperwork is nice and neat. Yes, I know, that is a perfect world, but a girl can dream. Being a special education teacher, brings […]