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How I Use STAR Curriculum in my Classroom

How I Use STAR Curriculum in my Classroom

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My 2nd Grade Self-Contained Classroom Schedule

My 2nd Grade Self-Contained Classroom Schedule

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What Is TeachTown enCORE?

What Is TeachTown enCORE?

Academics Blog Elementary Life Skills Math

Tips for Teaching Time

Tips for Teaching Time

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Tips for Teaching Time in Special Education

Tips for Teaching Time in Special Education

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Why AI-Learners is a Game-Changer for Special Education

Why AI-Learners is a Game-Changer for Special Education

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How to Calendar Math in a Self-Contained Classroom

How to Calendar Math in a Self-Contained Classroom

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

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

Blog ELA Life Skills Math Organization Science Social Studies Task Boxes

How to do Centers in Self-Contained Classrooms

How to do Centers in Self-Contained Classrooms

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Ten IEP Goals for Money

Ten IEP Goals for Money

Blog Math

3 Ways to Teach 1:1 Correspondence

3 Ways to Teach 1:1 Correspondence

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How to Use Teachtown enCORE

How to Use Teachtown enCORE

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How to Prep the March File Folders

How to Prep the March File Folders

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3 Ways to Work on 1:1 Correspondence

3 Ways to Work on 1:1 Correspondence

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3 Ways to Teach Money Skills in Special Education

3 Ways to Teach Money Skills in 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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