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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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There is no better feeling as a special educator than running an activity where every student is engaged, the timing is just right, and you see the light come on in the students' eyes. And when that happens and you are being observed, that's just magic! This post will give you the questions to ask to create that amazing feeling! #lessonplanning #specialeducation #principalobservation

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Meaningful IEPs are sometimes the most difficult part of the special educator’s job. But they are also the most important….if we do them right. To do them right, we need to focus on creating a meaningful IEP. Find out how you can conquer 5 challenges of developed meaningful IEPS. #IEPs #specialeducation

How to Conquer 5 Challenges of Meaningful IEPs

Leadership & Collaboration

Meaningful IEPs are sometimes the most difficult part of the special educator’s job.  But they are also the most important….if we do them right. To do them right, we need to focus on creating a meaningful IEP.  The IEP encapsulates so much of the student’s program as well as the relationship with the family. It should set the tone for…
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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

Why Are You Giving a Break?

Behavior Support

Did that title catch your attention?  No, don’t worry, I am not saying you shouldn’t be giving a break.  But, the function of the break really should shape what it looks like and how it’s used.   Lots of teachers I meet assume, or were taught, that students with autism and students with behavioral issues need to have breaks built into…
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Data is a key measure in determining qualification for extended school year services. Soooo, taking data during the year becomes really important to be able to determine if skills are lost over breaks. But that doesn't mean it has to overwhelm you. This post has 3 easy ways to make sure you have that data to monitor the progress of your students. #datacollection #specialeducation

3 Easy Ways to Make Sure You Have ESY Data

Data Collection & Analysis

Looking for practical data sheets? Click the picture to grab these from my store.When we hit testing and IEP season (the 5th season for the year), we start thinking about extended school year (ESY).  But really, we should be thinking about ESY data throughout the year. For anyone not sure on what ESY is, it is when a school district…
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As a special educator, have you ever had a student who just can't seem to finish his independent work baskets in the time you give him? This post has tips for finding out why he isn't finishing and ways to address it so that he can. Help your students be more independent with this easy troubleshooting process.

Help! What If He Never Finishes Independent Work In Time?

Structured Work Systems

Today’s post comes from a question I frequently get asked about independent work systems.  What do I do about a student who never finishes independent work tasks within the center time?   When you incorporate independent work into a classroom schedule, there has to be a time that it finishes and the classroom moves on.  But since your goal is to…
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Most of our students in life skills classes don’t learn effectively by just being presented with skills one way, one day. They need to practice skills in a variety of ways in order to maintain them, as well as to generalize them to real-life situations. One way to do that is with BINGO activities built around the skills you are teaching. Find out 4 ways you can use BINGO to engage and expand your students' learning.

BINGO in the Classroom: 4 Ways It Can Increase Skill Mastery

Life Skills

I’m always looking for ways to give our students lots of practice in everything we teach them.  Most of our students don’t learn effectively by just being presented with skills one way, one day. They need to practice skills in a variety of ways in order to maintain them, as well as to generalize them to real-life situations. One way…
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