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5 Steps to Writing a Behavior Support Plan

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Heavy Work in Special Education

Heavy Work in Special Education

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Sharing Student Information with Paraprofessionals

Sharing Student Information with Paraprofessionals

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The Buzz about Executive Functioning: Special Education Edition

The Buzz about Executive Functioning: Special Education Edition

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Visual-Motor Skills in the Classroom: Figure Ground

Visual-Motor Skills in the Classroom: Figure Ground

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Back To School Night in Special Education

Back To School Night in Special Education

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High School Special Education Sample Schedule

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4 Tips to Make Pumping at School Easier

4 Tips to Make Pumping at School Easier

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My Favorite Special Education Podcasts

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H.S. Special Education Classroom Tour

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Special Ed Resume Tips

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5 IEP Goals for High School Special Education

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Why I Utilize Strength-Based Intervention

Why I Utilize Strength-Based Intervention

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Why I Do Not Use Hand Over Hand

Why I Do Not Use Hand Over Hand

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How To Start A Classroom Ornament Business

How To Start A Classroom Ornament Business

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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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