Accommodations and Modifications in Special Education

What is an accommodation? What is a modification? What’s the difference between the two? Do we need both of them for every child?
Full Sped Ahead Support Group for Special Educators

I have a Private Facebook Group specifically designed for Self-Contained Special Education Teachers!
Medical Needs in the Special Education Classroom

We are therapists, nurses, secretaries, surrogate parents, and the list goes on. One thing that you probably weren’t taught is how to handle student medical needs in your classroom. Let’s talk about some common medical needs in the classroom.
Adapted Books in Special Education

Adapted books are one of my new, absolute favorite things to have in the classroom. You can find them on almost any topic and I promise you that your students will love them too.
Why You Need A Paraprofessional Binder for Special Education

Managing a team is one of the most difficult duties of a special education teacher. I remember thinking, no one taught me how to manage adults! Supporting adults is a HUGE part of our job as special educators. It’s important to build a strong team to have a successful year. Implementing a paraprofessional binder in your classroom can be super helpful!
5 Ways to Increase Your Math Confidence as a Special Education Teacher

My math tutor told me I was stupid. I’m not kidding. It was 8th grade and was still struggling with multiplication and division and he told me I was stupid. So how did I go from “stupid” to a passionate high school math teacher? I built my own math confidence over the years and I’m excited to share the tips with you here.