Hey there, awesome teachers in special education! Are you ready to conquer data collection like a pro? Don’t worry; I’ve got some nifty tricks up my sleeve that will make tracking progress a breeze! Let’s dive in and discover how to make data fun and helpful in your classroom. Ready? Let’s go!
Step 1: Set Clear Goals and Objectives 🎯
Start by setting clear goals and objectives for your students.
Hey there, SpedTacular SpEducator! It’s that time of the year again—the back-to-school season is just around the corner. As you gear up for another exciting year of shaping young minds, we’ve got your back with the 10 best back to school tips for special education teachers just like you. So, grab your highlighters (and the beverage of your choice) and prepare to kick off the upcoming school year on the right foot. We’ve got your to-do start-of-school checklist ready to go!
The special education administrator is crucial for the success and well-being of students with special needs. If you are a special education teacher in a leadership role on your campus, you may be looking to take the next step in your career. Applying for a special education administrator position could be the perfect opportunity. In this blog post, we’ll provide some great tips and examples that will help you answer special education administrator interview questions like a boss and make sure everyone knows you are the best choice!
During a teacher appreciation week, I found myself up early strolling through a big box store trying to find a perfectly practical yet thoughtful gift for my amazing teacher team. Excitement washed over me as I found the perfect insulated mugs. Only one problem. There were only three. I hunted down a store employee and asked them if they had any more in the back because I could only find three but I needed eight. To my surprise, the employee asked, “Well, how many more do you need then?” At that moment, rather caught off guard, I realized how important math fluency is in everyday situations. That’s why there’s immense value in incorporating activities for composing and decomposing numbers in your classroom.
As educators, we have the power to create a positive impact on our student’s lives. One of the most profound ways we can do this is by teaching and promoting kindness in our classrooms. That sounds so easy, but it’s actually had to fit in character development when you’re tackling all the academic standards and knowledge gaps. That means we need simple ways to get more kindness into the classroom. Incorporating kindness quotes into your classroom decor, lesson plans, and anchor charts is a great way to inspire and motivate your students to be kind human beings. In this post, we’re going to offer a few kindness quotes for the classroom that will help you address those needs with ease.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects communication, social interactions, and behavior. One of the most challenging aspects of teaching autistic children is dealing with meltdowns in the classroom. Meltdowns are often triggered by sensory overload, sudden changes, or difficulty with communication. As a teacher, it’s crucial to understand how to prevent and manage these meltdowns to provide a safe space for autistic students to learn and grow. In this post, we’ll discuss some strategies for dealing with autism meltdowns in the classroom.
Every day I had a student who would sleep through most of the school day. When we tried to wake him up, things turned violent quickly. After a while, my team just accepted the fact that he was not going to be awake at school. Around his annual IEP meeting, I had a deep and intensive talk with his mother. Turns out she was at her wit’s end dealing with her autistic son, who was up all in the middle of the night rummaging through the house and getting into things. She was about to lose her job, felt like she couldn’t date, and was just miserable. So we set out together to attack their sleep routines and figure out how to tire out an autistic child who had somehow turned nocturnal.
Teaching is a challenging profession, and when working with students with an autism spectrum disorder or other developmental disabilities, those challenges can be even greater. Autism presents unique challenges for teachers, as students with autism can have difficulty with social relationships, communication skills, and sensory input. These challenges can often result in problematic behaviors that can be disruptive to the classroom environment.
For people with an extra chromosome, there are several traits that are more likely to occur. The most important thing to remember is that not every person with that same extra chromosome is exactly the same. Yes, there are some general Down syndrome personality traits, physical differences, and cognitive differences. Again, individuals with Down syndrome are individuals and share many of the same personality traits as everyone else. So let’s explore the various personality traits commonly seen in individuals with Down syndrome, and provide tips on how to support their emotional and cognitive well-being.
As a teacher, it can be challenging to find ways to inspire and motivate your students. When it comes to students with autism, it is essential to find ways to create an inclusive and welcoming learning environment. One way to achieve this is through inspirational quotes (and I have a few of my favorite quotes below). So, here are some inspirational quotes for autism that promote acceptance and inclusion as well as ideas on what to do with them.
