Be The Exception In Special Education

High school comes with its own set of challenges for everyone. This is especially true when working with students with moderate to severe disabilities. There are so many life skills that need to be ta...

As special education teachers, we know how important it is to keep our students engaged and learning, especially as we head into the summer months. Using some fun summer activities can be a great way ...

When you became a teacher, you probably intended to stay in the field until retirement. However, the last few years have been hard and many of us are feeling more and more burned out. So…what do you d...

Students with disabilities often face additional challenges when it comes to social emotional development. This can stem from difficulties with communication, sensory processing and self-regulation. B...

The end of the year is upon us..{insert a little happy dance here}...and it is always such a chaotic time. There are so many moving pieces that we need to control and some days we are barely surviving...

Transitions are a critical part of life. We all have them and we all get through, but they can be especially challenging for students with diverse needs. The transition from school to post-secondary e...

Parent communication is such a vital part of our jobs as special educators. We know this and want to do it, but man, it can be such a challenge to find the time to do it the right way. Our planning pe...

As special education teachers, one of the most important goals we have is to help our students with communication impairments develop their language skills and effectively express themselves. Communic...

Can we just be honest for a minute and admit that writing IEPs is hard? It doesn't matter if you are a seasoned veteran or just getting started in the education world. A lot is riding on those pieces ...

As special education teachers, we often encounter students with challenging behaviors that can make it difficult for them to succeed in the classroom. These behaviors can range from minor disruptions ...