Moderate to severe special education

Set yourself, classroom and students up for success with these must have items in special education classroom.

Is this your first year teaching? Maybe it's just your first year teaching in a self-contained Severe-Profound/Multi Classroom.

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

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

Emma Haring shares years of experience creating schedules and lessons that work in her medically fragile moderate/severe special ed class. Learn how to help students with multiple disabilities be prepared for emergencies. Get Lesson ideas and tips, and a freebie to help you create your lesson plans. #helpforspecialeducatorspodcast

Teaching rules, expectations and procedures are a MUST, regardless of what kind of classroom you are in. I always start my first few weeks by teaching, reviewing, practicing, and practicing some more. For students to understand each rule, we need to give them specific examples. Visual supports are a must-have for teaching classroom rules in a special education setting. Here's a great way to introduce classroom rules to your students.

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!

As an elementary special education teacher, I enjoy seeing how other teachers set up their classrooms. Today, I’m sharing an elementary moderate to severe classroom. It is important to have a break area and sensory area that will be great when they need a break. Special ed classroom centers area works well with a color coding system. Classroom organization is important with classroom labels and classroom bins. Learn more about this special education classroom!

I wanted to chat today a little bit about the hardest part of our jobs: behaviors. As a severely handicapped teacher I have seen, heard and witnessed everything. Nothing is a surprise anymore, as I expect the unexpected. No matter how consistent I schedule my routine and how systematic I am, nothing can be predicted....

Calendar skills are essential for any child striving for independence. Traditional K-1 classes have a daily calendar routine filled with music, counting and reciting the days of the week. This is a great way for children to master their days independent living skills. I put a heavy emphasis on independent life skills for my students....