As special education teachers, our responsibility extends beyond collecting data on student progress towards IEP goals, we also need to take time for data analysis. This helps inform instructional decisions and ensure that we are meeting the unique needs of each student. However, finding time in a busy week to thoroughly analyze this data can […]
In every special education classroom, challenging behaviors are inevitable, but not all behaviors lead to a crisis. Sometimes, these behaviors are what we call “one-and-done” moments—like a student calling out in frustration or pushing a friend off the swing in a single instance. However, for more significant and extended behaviors, the Crisis Cycle provides a […]
As special education teachers, we are tasked with not only delivering effective instruction but also meticulously tracking our students’ progress towards their Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals. This data is crucial for measuring student growth, making instructional decisions, and ensuring that we are meeting the unique needs of each student. However, finding the time to consistently track IEP goals amidst the demands of a busy school day can be challenging. In this blog post, we’ll explore why it’s essential to include IEP goal tracking in your daily schedule and provide practical strategies to seamlessly integrate this task into your routine.
We all love a good visual schedule, right? Visual mini schedules are one of the most powerful tools in our tool boxes as special education teachers, providing structure, predictability, and increasing independence for our learners. Visuals also decrease the cognitive load for our students, providing a prompt or cue that is permanently available—unlike a verbal […]
In the realm of special education, fostering student independence and confidence is a top priority. One of the key strategies to achieve this is through errorless work and independent work systems. These approaches are designed to support students with diverse learning needs, enabling them to complete tasks successfully and build essential skills. In this blog post, we will explore the importance of errorless work and independent work in special education, and how file folders can play a crucial role in enhancing student work endurance, confidence, and work completion.
Introduction I’m excited to introduce this week’s guest blogger – Ashley from Spedtacular Days to talk about core vocabulary words in the special education classroom. Core vocabulary is one area of my classroom that continues to evolve. There are a variety of areas in my pre-k classroom that give you the opportunity to use core […]
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