You scored a job in special ed!? No clue where to start? Start here! I’m giving you all our best tips and resources if you are new to special ed!
Blogger Tips and Tricks
Our Simply Special Ed bloggers have been sharing all their best tips and tricks for new special ed teachers in their blog posts.
Tips, Tricks + Advice for First Year Special Ed Teachers
Being a brand new special education teacher is overwhelming, to say the least. Back when I began teaching-I wish there would have been more advice and resources available for my special ed classroom. This is why it is my passion to make your first year in special education as successful as it can be!
5 Mistakes New Teachers Make
I’m going to share the BIGGEST mistakes that I made as a new self-contained special education teacher (and tips for what to do instead!)
8 Special Education Sample Schedules
In this blog post you will find 7 different sample classroom schedules from special education teaches just like you.
Professional Development for New Special Ed Teachers
Professional development as a self-contained teacher can be hard to come by. Finding PD that applies to us doesn’t come around often. That is where Simple Self-Contained Setup 101® comes in! Finally, professional development for new special ed teachers!
What NOT to Focus on in Your First Year
Your first year of teaching can be extremely overwhelming. You want everything to go perfectly, but perfection should not be the goal. Progress is the goal.
The FIRST Thing You Should Do as a New Special Education Teacher
Being a new special education teacher can be overwhelming and stressful. It’s not uncommon for special education teachers to feel extra anxious facing their first year of teaching. They have additional and unique responsibilities to complete in order to have a successful year.
Resources for New Special Ed Teachers
These are our TOP resources for new SPED teachers in their classrooms! These resources are sure to set you and your classroom up for success!
- Special Ed Routines
- IEP Binder
- Simple Schedule Templates
- Paraprofessional Binder
- Simple Visual Schedules
- Data Sheets Bundle
- The First Ten Days
- Morning Meeting
- Daily Home Communication Logs
- Token Boards
- Simple Self-Contained Setup 101®
Being new to special ed doesn’t have to be so complicated. There are going to be lots of parts of your job that are hard. We are here to help make it easier. Sign up for the Simply Special Ed Newsletter for the latest blogs, resources, and free downloads to help you feel supported and prepared!
If you’re ready to take your classroom to the next level and reduce your stress, enroll in Simple Self-Contained Setup 101®. It is a professional development course designed just for self-contained special education teachers! The course will take you through every step of classroom setup, curriculum planning, and more! Join the waitlist here!
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