Hi there, welcome to room 805! Before I officially start my classroom tour, I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself. And first off, THANK YOU for following my journey. INTRODUCTION Hi, I’m Ms. Fiona, Ms. Fenona, Ms. Ona, or Mom (among one of the many different things ... READ the POST
Managing Different Levels of IEP Goals & Data Collection
Every SPED classroom is different: whether you have only 1 student with 10 IEP goals or 20 students with 2 IEP goals each. Then add in the factors of completely different IEP goals, and different levels! There's one thing that's common for all classrooms though - it's a lot of work to ... READ the POST
Tips For First-Year Special Education Teachers
Congratulations! You’ve worked incredibly hard to earn your teaching credential (or you're starting out as an intern teacher while you earn your credential), and now, as a first-year teacher, it’s time to put all that knowledge into practice. You finally have your own classroom—a space you get to ... READ the POST
Schedules & Lesson Plans in an Adult Transition Classroom
Let me start out by saying every classroom and school is different, and this is just one perspective on what works for my adult transition classroom. There are so many components to making schedules and lesson plans run as smooth as possible in a special education classroom. Please also ... READ the POST
Preparing Special Education Students For Graduation
Are you teaching high school or adult-aged students in special education? As you know, the focus during these years shifts heavily toward functional academics, life skills, and vocational training to help students prepare for life beyond the public school system. As secondary educators, it's our ... READ the POST
Why It’s Important To Post A Staff Break Schedule
As an education specialist, it can get pretty hectic trying to schedule breaks for all of your paraprofessionals (especially for classrooms that have upwards of 10 or more aides!). Many teachers say it's almost harder to manage their staff than it is to manage their students! I know it sounds ... READ the POST