I've been on a special education island and I don't want you to feel that way any more!
Hi! I'm Heather, a special education teacher mentor. I'm here to help self-contained special education teachers with individualized and personalized support to make self-assured educational decisions so that you can avoid the stress, overwhelm and burnout in this field. Special education teachers are better together!
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Creating Errorless File Folders: A Simple Step By Step Guide
Classroom Structure· Curriculum· Functional Life Skills· Helpful Tips
Special educators are constantly seeking innovative strategies to support their students' learning and development. One such method gaining popularity is the use of errorless file folders, a versatile tool that promotes independence, confidence, and skill acquisition. In this comprehensive guide, ...
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Independent Work Boxes in the Classroom
Classroom Structure· Curriculum· Functional Life Skills· Vocational Skills
It is no secret that I love independent work boxes in the classroom! I love creating them, using them, teaching how to use them, and watching my students go from dependent to independent! There are a lot of teachers out there that want to implement a work task system into their classroom but have NO ...
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7 Strategies to Support Neurodiverse and Autistic Students
Disclaimers
I am not neurodiverse. I am not autistic. This information is being shared from the viewpoint of someone who works in the field and support students with autism spectrum disorder. It is important to listen to autistic students & individuals and respect their requests and the ...
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What Are The 4 Strong Functions of Behavior?
Behavior was a big component of my job in the classroom. Figuring out the functions of behavior is such an expansive topic but this blog will serve as a jumping point! When we have behavior occurring that isn’t responding to tier one and tier two interventions, we might need to take a step further. ...
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7 Amazing IEP Tips From An Experienced IEP Coach
As a parent, former school staff member, and advocate who has worked with families for over 8 years, I work daily on collaboration with IEP members and provide IEP tips. And while an Advocates focus on supporting the parents, I’ve come to understand the value of support and training for ALL staff as ...
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How Visual Behavior Plans Can Support Your Classroom
Behavior· Guest Blogger· Helpful Tips· IEP tips· Teacher Tips
Introduction
For many teachers, navigating challenging behaviors can feel overwhelming and defeating, especially behavior plans. What’s meant to be a carefully curated and effective plan for supporting students can often just add to the stress. Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) are ...
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