Calm Connect in the Classroom

What is CalmConnect? First of all, what is Calm Connect? CalmConnect is a series of short (2 – 5 minute) digital videos designed to calm the nervous system. These videos also build a bridge to the social world. You can use these videos in the classroom or at home! PrioHealth is an innovative website that aims […]

Yearly Lesson Planning for Special Education

If you’re like me, your district has given you a curriculum to follow (maybe), but hasn’t told you what skills to teach or in what order.  This doesn’t help you when you have to figure out a plan for yearly lesson planning . Let us all be honest and say that our undergraduate degree never […]

2 Ways to Assess Student Growth

There are two ways to assess student growth in the special education classroom. More specifically, students can tell you what they know or show you what they know.  Before I begin, there are two types of questioning techniques which include receptive and expressive language.  *disclaimer: I am not a speech or language pathologist  A teacher […]

Tips for A First Year Teacher in Special Education

I’m excited to introduce this week’s guest blogger: Kate from Engaging Exceptional Learners to talk all about tips for a first year teacher! Kate is a second year teacher in Canada who has worked in the field of ABA for 5 years. She has a degree in autism and behavior science. Kate is also on […]

6 Special Education Podcasts Teachers Must Listen to in 2023

Why Podcasts? Teachers should listen to podcasts because it’s seriously FREE professional development! Real professionals in the field that know exactly what you are going through in the classroom. They offer practical and meaningful tips and advice. Podcasts are available at your own time! Even if some of these professionals are no longer in the classroom- […]

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