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Creating a Supportive Classroom Environment for Students with Special Needs

Creating a Supportive Classroom Environment for Students with Special Needs

Academics Blog Elementary High School Life Skills Uncategorized

What Is The Active Learning Approach in Special Education?

What Is The Active Learning Approach in Special Education?

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Skills to Teach during Recess in a Special Ed. Preschool Classroom

Skills to Teach during Recess in a Special Ed. Preschool Classroom

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A Day in the Life of a School-based OT

A Day in the Life of a School-based OT

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Ideas for Winter Fine Motor Practice

Ideas for Winter Fine Motor Practice

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Ruby Valentine Saves the Day Book Activities

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Skills to Teach during Lunch

Skills to Teach during Lunch

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5 Tools for Teaching Articulation

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4 Crafts for Valentine’s Day

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Weather Themed Sensory Bins

Weather Themed Sensory Bins

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The Special Education Referral Process

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How do I get my child an IEP?

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Valentine Treats for Your Staff

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Professional Development for New Special Ed Teachers

Professional Development for New Special Ed Teachers

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10 Jobs for SPED Teachers NOT in the Classroom

10 Jobs for SPED Teachers NOT in the Classroom

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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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