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5 Ways to Teach Functional Life Skills

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Classroom Set Up vs. Classroom Systems: Why You Need Both

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Collecting Data When You Have No Time

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How to Setup a 3 Drawer Work Bin System

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How I Use STAR Curriculum in my Classroom

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My 2nd Grade Self-Contained Classroom Schedule

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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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