Be The Exception In Special Education

Classroom climates are based on the main moods, attitudes and standards within the room. It is all about how you and your students feel when you are in there working together and learning. Obviously w...

As a special education teacher, one of your most important responsibilities is to differentiate instruction and adapt curriculum to meet the unique needs of your students with disabilities. Differenti...

Teaching a student to read, especially when they have a learning disability, can be incredibly challenging. However, we know that being able to read is one of the most important skills our students ne...

Neurodiversity is the word used to explain the unique and different ways that someone's brain functions. If someone is neurodivergent their brain will work differently than the average person. This ca...

As special educators, we have to write IEPs, there is no way around it. And while it can be challenging, this is also one of the most important things that we do for our students. This "pile" of paper...

Co-teaching in a special education setting is a collaborative approach to teaching where a general education teacher and a special education teacher work together to plan and instruct a class that inc...

When you work in a special education classroom you know that you are going to be dealing with varying types of disabilities. There is definitely not a cookie cutter scenario when it comes to our stude...

As a special educator, we know that there are all kinds of hurdles and roadblocks that we have to overcome on a daily basis. Things like schedule changes, student meltdowns and unexpected meetings are...

Assistive technology is any device or software that is used to enhance the abilities of individuals with disabilities. It can range from simple tools like pencil grips and adapted scissors, to more co...

Joint attention is a word that you may or may not have heard before. It is defined as when two people are focusing on the same item intentionally. It can aid in communication and understanding. It can...