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How to Use a Classroom Layout Builder

How to Use a Classroom Layout Builder

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A Day in the Life of a Self-Contained Teacher

A Day in the Life of a Self-Contained Teacher

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How to Decide What to Include in Centers

How to Decide What to Include in Centers

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10 Things to Do Now to Make August Easier

10 Things to Do Now to Make August Easier

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How to Learn AAC Devices Before Working With a Student

How to Learn AAC Devices Before Working With a Student

Academics Blog Communication Elementary High School Middle School Speech Therapy Technology Vocabulary

How to Use an AAC Device in Group Lessons

How to Use an AAC Device in Group Lessons

ABA Academics Behavior Blog Data Elementary Preschool

Tips and Tricks for the VB-MAPP

Tips and Tricks for the VB-MAPP

Blog Elementary Freebies High School Inspiration Middle School Paraprofessional

Ten Ways to Show Para Appreciation All Year Long

Ten Ways to Show Para Appreciation All Year Long

Academics Blog Elementary Life Skills Math

Tips for Teaching Time

Tips for Teaching Time

Academics Blog Centers Task Boxes

Independent Work in a Self-Contained Classroom

Independent Work in a Self-Contained Classroom

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Using the Science of Reading in Special Education

Using the Science of Reading in Special Education

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Spring Cooking Activities: Simple Recipes for Life Skills Practice

Spring Cooking Activities: Simple Recipes for Life Skills Practice

Academics Blog Fine Motor Math Science

Incorporating STEM in Special Education: Hands-On Ideas for All

Incorporating STEM in Special Education: Hands-On Ideas for All

Academics Blog Elementary IEP Seasonal Winter

5 Valentine’s Day Activities to Support IEP Goals

5 Valentine’s Day Activities to Support IEP Goals

Academics Behavior Blog Data

The BEST Data Sheets for Special Education

The BEST Data Sheets for Special Education

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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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