Be The Exception In Special Education

What the heck is an adapted book and how am I supposed to use it? Adapted books are books that are modified in some way to make reading accessible for students with disabilities. There are so many way...

In this episode of "Be The Exception," we are thrilled to provide new special education teachers with the guidance and support they need to kick start their year with confidence and success. Join us a...

Summer break is almost over for most of us and the new year is right around the corner. If you are like me you are preparing for this to be the best year ever! If you are transitioning to, or starting...

A schedule is defined as "a plan for carrying out a process or procedure, giving lists of intended events and times". In special education we are all about processes and procedures that benefit our st...

Have you ever noticed there sometimes seem to be a gap between the special education teacher and general education teacher when it comes to accommodations and modifications? In order to best serve our...

Lesson plans…love them or hate them they are a part of a teacher's life and there is no way around it. While different schools require different types of plans, you need something to know what you are...

Can you believe that it is almost July? For me that means that my summer break is halfway over and I know that many of you are in the same space as me. I always take June to refill my cup and focus on...

Thinking about all the things you need to start a new school year can be overwhelming. You know there are supplies and materials you need to create a classroom that is safe and interactive and organiz...

Are you a special educator who is struggling to find professional development that makes sense? A PD that actually helps you in your day to day in the classroom? Well, then you are in luck! This summe...

As special education teachers, we understand the profound impact sensory processing differences can have on our students' engagement and learning. It's essential for us to understand and address these...