Let’s talk about 10 websites for special education teachers!
It’s no secret that special education teachers have a lot on their plates. We have a lot to do, create, and remember! Let’s face it, we need to find ways to make our job as special education teachers more manageable.
Here are 10 websites for special education teachers that are guaranteed to make your job just a little easier!
1. Teachers Pay Teachers
First, one of the best websites for special education teachers is Teachers Pay Teachers.
Why do I love Teachers Pay Teachers? You can find already created lessons, activities, and tools for anything you are looking for. To add, many of the creators have adapted their materials to use digitally, which have been a life saver for distance learning! I literally use materials purchased from Teachers Pay Teachers every day.
Check out the Simply Special Ed TpT store here.
2. AFIRM Modules
Next, standing for, Autism Focused Intervention Resources and Modules, AFIRM is an amazing website for special education teachers who have students with autism in their classroom.
This free website focuses on the evidence based practices that are found successful with individuals with autism. Use the AFIRM modules to learn how to implement the EBPs in your classroom.
I highly recommend this website for new teachers and/or paraprofessionals who are not familiar with students with ASD – it’s free professional development!
3. Sherlock Adapted Books
A third of my recommended websites for special education teachers to use is the Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities.
Why do I recommend this website? Because the Sherlock website is free and offers a HUGE library of visual adapted books and adapted lessons for grades K-12. The library includes everything from children’s books to autobiographies and is sure to help special education teachers!
4. Boom Learning
Another amazing website for special education teachers is Boom Learning or Boom Cards.
Boom Cards are a great way to teach and monitor skills. A major bonus of using them is they take data for you!
To use Boom Cards, you can create a free Boom Learning account and find free “decks” on their website. (here’s a tutorial) However, you may also purchase more decks directly from Boom Learning or through Teachers Pay Teachers. Caution: They are addicting!
Check out these Simply Special Ed Boom Cards.
5. Raz-Kids
Raz-Kids is a guided reading website that works well with special education classrooms. This is a paid subscription website that allows students to practice reading at their level.
In addition, there are many activities that enable students to practice comprehension and fluency as well.
You need a subscription for this one – but most school sites are willing to purchase this and it is worth it!
6. Google
This one may seem like an obvious choice as a website to use for special education teachers but honestly, I didn’t realize the wealth of resources and abilities in google until this last year.
Previously, I was using word documents and PowerPoint for creating documents and materials for my students. Not anymore!
Google Docs have replaced Word for me as I can now store those documents in my drive and save space on my computer.
Google Slides are maybe the best thing ever! I have created so many assignments with slides. They are easy to make and even easier to store in my drive!
Check out this post on how Stephanie uses google slides to create activities that use eye gaze in her classroom. And click here for Simply Special Ed resources that use Google Slides.
7. Pinterest
Pinterest is a great website for special education teachers. It is my go to website when I need inspiration for art projects, classroom decor, and even setting up my classroom! If you haven’t searched on Pinterest yet, what are you waiting for?
8. Paths to Literacy
Are you a special education teacher who has blind or visually impaired students? If so, a great website to visit is Paths to Literacy. This website provides information on literacy, stages of development, and challenges your students may face as well as a huge library of literacy strategies and resources! Definitely check it out.
9. SENict
One amazing website for special education teachers is SENict. This website is for students who use switch, touch screen, mouse & eye gaze activities. The website provides training and professional development as well as a huge range of resources and activities you can use in your classroom.
Take a look at how Stephanie uses switches in her special education classroom here.
10. Starfall
Finally, Starfall is a fantastic website for special education teachers to use in the classroom. This is one subscription I pay for and make sure to renew each year. The subscription is just $35 a year and well worth it, in my opinion. Starfall has a variety of subjects from letters and colors, to parts of speech and fractions. You can find something for students from grades Pre-K to 3rd. My students and I use the Starfall calendar everyday and it is a great way of engaging them!
Make sure to sign up for the Simply Free Library if you haven’t already to gain access to over 70 free resources for special education teachers.
Do you have a favorite/must have website that I did not list? Leave a comment here to let me know what I’m missing!
