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Junior High Classroom Tour

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How to Use Switches in OT

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How Teachers Can Build Rapport with Parents

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Training Paraprofessionals on AAC Devices and Modeling

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The IEP Process Explained

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How to Support Paraprofessionals at the Start of the School Year

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Using a Classroom Schedule in High school Special Ed

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Love Monster Book Companion

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25 Student Strengths To Use On Your Next IEP

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My Steps to a Successful IEP Meeting

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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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