These terms (routines and procedures) are often used interchangeably but they are not the same. Simply put – a procedure is a specific way of getting something done and a routine is a regularly followed action. Routines and procedures are the foundation of your classroom. They are expectations for all parts of your classroom. They must be taught and reviewed regularly.
How should you decide how to deliver your instruction to your students? The short answer is to see what your students respond to the most. Do what works for them! Delivery of instruction can be different in every special education classroom, you just have to see what works!
Creating a master schedule can be a daunting task, especially in self contained special education classrooms. Here’s how to get started!
Introduction I’m excited to introduce this week’s guest blogger! Jenn from Teach Love Autism to talk about how to use color coding in your classroom!
Collecting data on IEP goals is essential! You have so many different options to choose from too, such as paper/digital forms and binders. This past summer, I took a course from The Intentional IEP called “Intentional Data Collection” that was a game changer!
In special education, students need to be able to do a routine in a specific sequence. They also need to understand that certain events need to happen before other events. For example, in cooking, students need to take the ingredients out of the refrigerator before they can eat.
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