Special education tips & tricks

What do you do as a special ed. teacher when a student with autism refuses to work? It depends on the function of the behavior! Learn the 12 Best Strategies!

I have 12 tips for the first year teacher because starting your first year as a special education teacher is so incredibly nerve-wracking!

AI can be an amazing resource for teachers if it’s used correctly. And more and more teachers are using AI to save time and energy in the classroom. If you are looking for ways to use AI, ChatGPT or MagicSchool to help you save time in the special education classroom, here are 25 genius ways to use AI as a special education teacher including for assessments, lesson planning, behavior intervention, IEP goal writing, professional development and more. Learn how to use AI the right way here.

As a parent, heading into an IEP meeting is overwhelming. Even well-seasoned parents of children with special needs get nervous before walking into a meeting where the sole purpose is to dissect what their child can and cannot do. There are some things that special education teachers can do for parents to elevate some of the anxiety that comes with attending IEP meetings. Be honest with all communication. Communicate with parents often. When you talk with parents throughout the year, do not…

I never would have thought I would be tracking data digitally, I am really not that savvy when it comes to tech, however, when someone pointed out how easy it was, I had to try it. You guys, its sooo much easier than my typical paper and pencil tracking system. I had data sheets EVERYWHERE!! […]

As a special education teacher having an effective way to collaborate with general education teachers will make your job so much easier. Making sure the entire IEP team is on the same page about your special education students’ IEP goals, services, accommodations, and modifications ensures that your students receive the service they need. Here are my top tips to simplify collaboration between special education teachers and general education teachers so you can work together for your…

Using Unique Learning Systems (ULS) can be overwhelming the first time you log on. Here are my top 10 tips for using Unique Learning System.

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!

Special education teachers, if you’re looking for a way to simplify the IEP process, this blog post is for you! Here you’ll learn tips and trick to help you simplify writing and implementing IEPs in your special education classroom including data collection tips, progress monitoring tips, IEP goal writing tips, and tips for planning your school year in special education and IEP meeting tips. These tips are perfect to help you prepare for back to school and your first IEP meetings.

As a special education teacher, it can be difficult to get and stay organized and being unorganized can leave even the most dedicated teacher feeling overwhelmed and underprepared. But having the right tools and strategies to stay organized is a must have. Learn how I finally created a system to stay organized in special education so you can streamline communication, manage and priortize tasks in special education, and create a simple system for data collection and progress monitoring.