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Back to School Prep for High School Special Ed Teachers

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Top 10 Functional Resources for High School Special Ed

Top 10 Functional Resources for High School Special Ed

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What to Include in Your IEP Binder for Middle School Special Education

What to Include in Your IEP Binder for Middle School Special Education

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Setting Up a Middle School Life Skills Classroom

Setting Up a Middle School Life Skills Classroom

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20 Vocational Jobs to Add to Your Special Education Classroom

20 Vocational Jobs to Add to Your Special Education Classroom

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10 Setup Tips for High School Special Education

10 Setup Tips for High School Special Education

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Digital Data Collection with QR Codes

Digital Data Collection with QR Codes

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YouTube Movement Breaks (Your Kids Will Like!)

YouTube Movement Breaks (Your Kids Will Like!)

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Tips for Teaching Time in Special Education

Tips for Teaching Time in Special Education

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Goals for Transition

Goals for Transition

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How to Share the Hard Stuff in IEP Meetings

How to Share the Hard Stuff in IEP Meetings

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How to Use a Folder for Morning Work

How to Use a Folder for Morning Work

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Winter Book Companions

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What To Do After a Behavior Occurs

What To Do After a Behavior Occurs

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Puberty in Middle School: Supporting Students Through Changes

Puberty in Middle School: Supporting Students Through Changes

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I'm Alyssa Shanahan -- a former Elementary Special Ed & Life Skills teacher. My classroom focus was always to keep things simple, increase communication, and build independence. Simply Special Ed's goal is to help teachers and students reach their full potential in and out of the classroom!

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