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Reducing Back-to-School Behavior Challenges With Predictable Routines

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Behavior Friendly Center Activities for Special Education

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All About Therapeutic Crisis Intervention

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How I Use STAR Curriculum in my Classroom

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Top 10 Functional Resources for High School Special Ed

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20 Vocational Jobs to Add to Your Special Education Classroom

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Goals for Transition

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How to Use a Folder for Morning Work

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What To Do After a Behavior Occurs

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Puberty in Middle School: Supporting Students Through Changes

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10 Things You Should Know About Middle School Special Ed

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What We Do in Middle School Life Skills

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5 High School Life Skills IEP Goals (And How To Target Them)

5 High School Life Skills IEP Goals (And How To Target Them)

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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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