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Academics Blog Occupational Therapy

Getting a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Getting a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Blog Elementary Paraprofessional

How to Plan for Para Support in a Self-Contained Classroom

How to Plan for Para Support in a Self-Contained Classroom

Blog Classroom Setup Organization Simple Classroom

How to Use a Classroom Layout Builder

How to Use a Classroom Layout Builder

Blog Classroom Setup Elementary New Teachers Schedules

A Day in the Life of a Self-Contained Teacher

A Day in the Life of a Self-Contained Teacher

Blog Data IEP Organization

How to Calculate Behavior Data

How to Calculate Behavior Data

Academics Blog High School Life Skills Middle School Occupational Therapy

Using the Life Skills Workbook Bundle

Using the Life Skills Workbook Bundle

Academics Blog First Year Job Search New Teachers Occupational Therapy

Pros and Cons: District Employee vs. Contracted Therapist

Pros and Cons: District Employee vs. Contracted Therapist

Blog Inclusion Simple Classroom

What is the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)?

What is the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)?

At Home Learning Blog Elementary High School Middle School

Types and names of Special Education Classrooms

Types and names of Special Education Classrooms

Academics Blog Centers Elementary

How to Decide What to Include in Centers

How to Decide What to Include in Centers

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

Blog Classroom Setup High School Life Skills Organization Schedules Visuals

10 Setup Tips for High School Special Education

10 Setup Tips for High School Special Education

Blog Centers Elementary High School Middle School New Teachers Preschool

How to Decide What to Include in Centers

How to Decide What to Include in Centers

Academics Back to School Blog Classroom Setup

10 Things to Do Now to Make August Easier

10 Things to Do Now to Make August Easier

Academics Blog Fine Motor Occupational Therapy

Supporting Fine Motor Growth as an OT Through Grants

Supporting Fine Motor Growth as an OT Through Grants

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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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