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My 2nd Grade Self-Contained Classroom Schedule

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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

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Setting Up a Middle School Life Skills Classroom

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Using the Life Skills Workbook Bundle

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20 Vocational Jobs to Add to Your Special Education Classroom

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10 Setup Tips for High School Special Education

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Vocational Jobs in the Classroom

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Tips for Teaching Time

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Job Training & Occupational Therapy

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Tips for Teaching Time in Special Education

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Goals for Transition

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10 Field Trips for Self-Contained Classrooms

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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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