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

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

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Man Down Schedules

Man Down Schedules

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Visual Schedules for Nonverbal Students

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Elementary Resource Room Classroom: A day in the life

Elementary Resource Room Classroom: A day in the life

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My 2nd Grade Self-Contained Classroom Schedule

My 2nd Grade Self-Contained Classroom Schedule

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K-5 Self Contained Classroom Schedule

K-5 Self Contained Classroom Schedule

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How to Teach Independence in Centers

How to Teach Independence in Centers

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How to Use Visuals for Running Centers Smoothly

How to Use Visuals for Running Centers Smoothly

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Classroom Schedule for Elementary Self-Contained

Classroom Schedule for Elementary Self-Contained

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Preschool Special Education Sample Schedule

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Back to School Prep for High School Special Ed Teachers

Back to School Prep for High School Special Ed Teachers

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Setting Up a Middle School Life Skills Classroom

Setting Up a Middle School Life Skills Classroom

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A Day in the Life of a Self-Contained Teacher

A Day in the Life of a Self-Contained Teacher

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10 Setup Tips for High School Special Education

10 Setup Tips for High School 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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