Be The Exception In Special Education

School's Out for Summer….did you just sing that in your head? I love summer for so many reasons. It is a great time to relax and recharge, while also squeezing in some learning on things that actually...

Life skills are so important for our students and many are often lacking even the basic things. This could be everything from washing hands to being able to fix a simple meal. As teachers, we know tha...

Extended School Year is not for everyone but when a student has shown regression over breaks, they may need a little assistance over the summer. And someone has to teach that student. So….did you get ...

The end of the year is right around the corner. I know we are all ready for it. It doesn't matter how much we love our students (and we do), we need the break to regroup and recharge so that we are re...

Do you have a dream job in mind? You have talked with friends and colleagues and you just know that this one school would be a perfect fit for your teaching style and now they have an opening! But how...

We all know that when you teach in the special education setting you are often teaching multiple subjects, especially at the elementary level. It is hard to love them all, meaning that sometimes one a...

How are your IEP meetings going? Could you use a little extra help with organization? If you are anything like me then you are always looking for ways to make your meetings go just a little smoother. ...

How many of you are in a co-teaching situation at your school? There are so many wonderful things about an inclusive classroom, but it can also be hard to know how to best help your students and even ...

The sun is shining, the grass is getting greener and the plants are starting to come alive. April is one of my favorite months and I love how it lines up so perfectly with Earth Day and my Science les...

  Are your students struggling with transitions? Or maybe they always want to know what is coming next? Do you have a student who is challenged with changes in their normal routine? If you answered y...