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Setting Up Centers for Your High School Classroom

Setting Up Centers for Your High School Classroom

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How to Increase Independence in January

How to Increase Independence in January

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Valentine’s Day Activities for Special Education

Valentine’s Day Activities for Special Education

Academics Blog Elementary Fall Fine Motor Seasonal Task Boxes

How to Setup a 3 Drawer Work Bin System

How to Setup a 3 Drawer Work Bin System

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Self-Contained Special Education Classroom Tour in Elementary School

Self-Contained Special Education Classroom Tour in Elementary School

Academics Blog Centers Elementary Task Boxes

The Ultimate List of Must-Have Task Boxes for Special Education

The Ultimate List of Must-Have Task Boxes for Special Education

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Top 10 Functional Resources for High School Special Ed

Top 10 Functional Resources for High School Special Ed

Blog Fine Motor High School Life Skills Social Skills Task Boxes

20 Vocational Jobs to Add to Your Special Education Classroom

20 Vocational Jobs to Add to Your Special Education Classroom

Academics Blog Centers Simple Classroom Task Boxes

Top 10 Task Boxes That Work in Any Special Ed Center

Top 10 Task Boxes That Work in Any Special Ed Center

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Vocational Jobs in the Classroom

Vocational Jobs in the Classroom

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How Centers Free Up Staff Members in a Self-Contained Classroom

How Centers Free Up Staff Members in a Self-Contained Classroom

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Job Training & Occupational Therapy

Job Training & Occupational Therapy

Academics Blog Centers Task Boxes

Independent Work in a Self-Contained Classroom

Independent Work in a Self-Contained Classroom

Blog Communication High School Life Skills Social Emotional Learning Social Skills Task Boxes Visuals

Goals for Transition

Goals for Transition

Academics Blog Life Skills Social Skills Task Boxes

How to Use a Folder for Morning Work

How to Use a Folder for Morning Work

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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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