Be The Exception In Special Education

A few years back I set up a coffee cart with my students. I had no idea just how much change and academic growth would come from this one project!  This week I'm sharing my experience of setting up a...

Cultural competency is all about being able to interact with various cultures. As teachers, this is such a vital thing that has to occur for the success of our students in the classroom.  In this epi...

In this episode, I'm diving into effective strategies and resources for teaching science and social studies in a self-contained special education classroom. I'm sharing about the importance of adapted...

In this episode of Be The Exception in Special Education, we're joined by Jenn from Teach Love Autism. She is a specialist renowned for her innovative strategies in teaching students with autism. Jenn...

Starting a new school year is always a mix of excitement and uncertainty, and this year has been no exception. With a few weeks under our belts, it's clear that this school year is like nothing we've ...

Welcome to Episode 228 of Be The Exception in Special Education! In this inspiring episode, host Dawn Ellis sits down with Lucy Altway, a passionate educator and author of "The Room With The Rainbow D...

Alternate achievement standards, also known as AAS, are academic standards that different states, like Alabama, use for students with significant cognitive disabilities who are unable to participate i...

Do you have non-verbal students in your classroom? Are you ready to help them communicate in a way that works for them?    In this week's episode, we dive into the world of Augmentative and Alternat...

Back to school can always present its own set of challenges each year. But, going in with an organized classroom can make life so much easier.    In this week's episode, I am sharing my top tips, in...

Inclusion is allowing all children to have access to the general education setting with their peers. It is not always appropriate for every student, but there are almost always pieces that you can ins...