As special educators, we are always working to foster student independence and have them leave our classrooms as independently as possible. When I was a classroom teacher, I had a classroom pet, as well as a few plants that were wonderful for students having natural and meaningful classroom jobs. As ... READ the POST
Vocation & Life Skills Lab Tour
Hello there and welcome! I work at a non-public school k-12 + transition, moderate/severe special education with a focus in life skills. We are fortunate enough to have space to house a vocation & life skills lab that we share between the middle school, high school and transition ... READ the POST
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
Accessible Work Tasks for Students of All Levels
Work Tasks are Accessible for All Present opportunity. Expose students to experiences. See ability. Featured guest blogger: Alex of Accessible for All, an Intellectual Disabilities Teacher. As a new special education teacher for low incidence students, I was tasked with developing ... READ the POST
Ideas for ESY lessons & activities
As we approach the end of the school year, our focus shifts to planning for the Extended School Year. Whether you'll be guiding familiar faces or meeting a new group of students, your foundational strategies can stay largely the same. Below you will read about different subjects to work on during ... READ the POST
SHOP Adulting Made Easy Life Skills & Vocation Resources
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