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Autism Classroom Resources

As special education teachers we sometimes think that students with autism automatically will need breaks in their day. And some will. But like everything else in autism and special ed., one size break doesn't fit all. Click through to learn how to tailor students' breaks to the function of the break itself. #behaviormanagement #pbis #autism #specialeducation

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Setting up a classroom in special education can be challenging. Having the tools to do it right can make it easier. Click through to find out how to start.

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Winter resources that you can switch out to shake things up a bit can be essential in a special education classroom to get students engaged. Read this post for some language and independent resources that will help you stay out of the winter doldrums.

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Coping with stress and anxiety is a huge life skill for all students; some individuals just need more help with it than others. I've got 7 strategies and accessible tools to help you teach your students how to reduce their anxiety and be more successful in school. #pbis #anxiety

How To Help Your Students Manage Anxiety Effectively

Behavior Support

In my last post I talked about how anxiety can affect our students and how to help students identify when it is affecting them.  It’s important to remember that anxiety is silent too. You may not see it creep up until the student melts down. And then it might seem out of the blue.   This is an update of a post…
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If you are a special education teacher you have probably tried looked for quick ways to send home a positive message about student's progress. Success Slips are what you are looking for. They are quick, easy to use and specially designed for students whose small accomplishments are certainly cause to celebrate. And what's more, they are manageable in the classroom. Print them out, organize them with the dividers included, and grab one when a student masters a step in a program, reads a new word, interacts with a peer, or shares with a friend. This post has all the details. #successslips #parentcommunication

An Easy Way to Send Positive Communication with Parents

Working with Families

Are you looking for ways to promote positive parent communication? Does this describe you?You teach students whose progress isn’t always as fast as you would like.  You find it hard to send home positive notes everyday when the student has been working on the same skill all year.   You feel like the parent communication system and progress notes just emphasize how…
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We know, as special educators, that our jobs are super stressful. If you feel like you are on the edge of burning out or just trying to figure out how to make it through the year, this post is for you. It goes beyond just taking care of yourself to ways you can set up systems in your classroom to help reduce stress throughout the year.

Reducing Stress in Special Education

Leadership & Collaboration

In the Special Educator Academy I recently did a workshop on reducing stress in special education. Let’s face it, we all know how stressful teaching in special education, or any kind of education, can be.We hear a lot about self-care and taking care of ourselves as a way to combat stress.  And definitely making sure to sleep, eat right, and…
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