What do you do when you discover that teaching special education can be overwhelming? It’s 8am and I have just arrived at school for the day. Coffee…check, Converse…check, Walkie Talkie…check. The day begins with support staff helping students coming in from the buses eager to start their day (usually). This day, one student comes in […]
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Writing IEP Goals for Special Education Teachers
How to Write IEP Goals An important part of the role of a special education teacher is writing IEP goals. Last week, we talked about how to decide on IEP goals for your students for the semester or year. If you missed it, check it out here. This week, we are going to go through […]
IEP Goals: How to Choose Them
How to Choose IEP Goals One of the most challenging aspects of teaching in a special education classroom is determining IEP goals. This aspect of the program is very specific to each student and needs to be done in such a way that it is focused on where students are planning to be when they […]
How to Use a Visual Schedule at Home and in the Classroom
A visual schedule is a tool that is used with exceptional students (especially those students who are diagnosed with Autism) which can help them to manage transitions, reduce anxiety, increase independence, and follow routines.