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Fostering Inclusion In The High School Setting

As a secondary Life Skills teacher, it has always been important to me that my students with disabilities feel included and a part of the school community. When I first started teaching, it felt like what happened in the Life Skills room was almost a secret. The staff didn’t know who my students ... READ the POST

Creating an inclusive environment in your school and are wondering where to start? Here are 5 best pieces of advice for fostering inclusion.

Let’s Talk About Behavior (In The High School SPED Classroom)

Let’s talk about Behavior. Featured Guest Blogger: Courtney Joseph, M.Ed., Educational Specialist, Moderate/Severe., High School Setting Throughout my years of teaching, I have had to refine my craft day after day and year after year. You get new students with different behaviors and new behaviors ... READ the POST

Take a look at some ideas for individual behavior management as well as classroom management and environment.

Community Based Education: Creating a Dynamic CBE Schedule

As people, we all experience the community on a daily basis.  Featured Guest Blogger: Ms. Ale’, ILS/Autism Secondary Teacher, SPED Voyage Blog Forget an item for a recipe, run to the store. Need a haircut, schedule a hair appointment. Craving a sweet treat, head to a fast-food restaurant. ... READ the POST

Find out how to target specific practice and opportunities for growth in feeling comfortable with going out in the community.

How Systematic Instruction Ensures Progress and Data Collection

Moving your students forward when you’ve hit a plateau. Working in a program for students with moderate to severe disabilities, it can sometimes feel like we’re not making progress. We get stuck in a rut, our students show success in only certain jobs or tasks, and we lose steam. It happens to all ... READ the POST

Find out how systematic instruction helps move your students forward when you’ve hit a plateau.

Lesson Planning for a Resilient Special Education Classroom

Lesson Planning for a Resilient Special Education Classroom (whether in person, online, or asynchronous )  Featured guest blogger: Lisa Lawler, a Special Education Teacher and BCBA. PLANNING AHEAD So I don’t know about you but, each summer I set a goal for myself usually related to lesson ... READ the POST

Whether in person or remote, lesson planning looks a bit different this year. Here's how to plan for a resilient sped classroom!

Student Involvement in IEP meetings: Virtual Edition

Alright, stop, collaborate, and listen! IEPs back with a brand new vision. Featured Guest Blogger: Maureen Howard, M.Ed. from Spoonful of Sped   We should be thinking about the IEP process and transition planning with this spin on Vanilla Ice’s lyrics in mind. Too often, students with disabilities ... READ the POST

When students do participate in their IEP, there are benefits like increased self-determination and self-advocacy skills. Find out how to include students in their IEP meetings!

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