Let’s be honest: the workload in special education and related services isn’t sustainable. Between documentation, meetings, progress monitoring, therapy sessions, consultations, and the ever-growing list of “just one more thing,” it’s easy to feel like you’re constantly behind. And the guilt that comes with trying to reduce your daily workload? That’s real too. But here’s […]
Using AI for students with disabilities, such as ChatGPT (a cutting-edge artificial intelligence tool), offers a unique opportunity for special education students to enhance their learning and personal development both at school and at home. As a personal tutor, ChatGPT can provide customized support, allowing students to navigate academic challenges and personal growth opportunities with […]
Teachers play an important role in the lives of their students, and they also have an impact on society as a whole. As such, it is essential that teachers be prepared to meet the challenges of their profession head-on. The best practice is to set professional goals for special education teachers for instruction and interventions. […]
If you work with special education students, you know that coming up with lesson plans can be a challenge and time-consuming. You want to make sure that your students are engaged and learning, but it can be difficult to find the right balance. Being prepared is huge in special education because you always need a […]
If you’re a parent or school staff member you may be wondering what a self-contained classroom is and whether it’s the right fit for your students. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at what a self contained special education classroom is, how it differs from other types of classrooms, and what some of […]
Accommodations vs modifications is an important distinction for all teachers to be aware of when it comes to special education. Let’s start with defining them to get a clearer understanding of the differences they are used in an educational program. WHAT ARE ACCOMMODATIONS? An accommodation changes how a student learns the material. There are many different ways […]
What is an exit ticket? An exit ticket is a small task or quiz that students complete as they leave class. The purpose of exit tickets is to ensure that students have learned the material covered in class and to give teachers a quick snapshot of how well students understand the material. Below you will […]
If you work in a school, you can most likely relate to feeling extremely busy, overworked, and just plain stressed out. Whether it be report card time, IEP progress reports, or the daily routine it can be easy to feel overwhelmed. Educators, related service providers, administration, (or whatever your title is) can benefits from learning […]
Do you wonder how effective inclusion is for students with special needs? Perhaps you are involved in IEP planning and placement meetings where different types of settings are discussed for students and often times anecdotal evidence is provided. Recently a study was published that helps to support the positive impact of inclusion on academic outcomes […]
If your school is starting distance learning, this planning sheet for therapists, teachers and school staff will come in handy. You can download the distance learning planning sheet at the bottom of this post for free in Word (so you can edit it) and PDF. Distance Learning Planning Sheet – Things to Consider Of course, […]