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If I could start over: what I’d do differently in my first self-contained classroom

If I could start over: what I’d do differently in my first self-contained classroom

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Hiring Season Is Here: How to Stand Out as a Self-Contained Teacher Candidate

Hiring Season Is Here: How to Stand Out as a Self-Contained Teacher Candidate

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Steps to Prepare for an IEP Meeting

Steps to Prepare for an IEP Meeting

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Three Ways I Use Technology During Morning Meeting

Three Ways I Use Technology During Morning Meeting

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How to start a behavior management system in your self-contained class

How to start a behavior management system in your self-contained class

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What is LRE?

What is LRE?

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 5 Visuals for Preschool Special Education Classrooms on Day 1

 5 Visuals for Preschool Special Education Classrooms on Day 1

Back to School Blog Elementary New Teachers

First Week in Self-Contained Elementary

First Week in Self-Contained Elementary

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Your First Week in a Self-Contained Elementary

Your First Week in a Self-Contained Elementary

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Preschool Special Education Sample Schedule

Preschool Special Education Sample Schedule

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Types and Roles of Paraprofessionals

Types and Roles of Paraprofessionals

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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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A Day in the Life of a Self-Contained Teacher

A Day in the Life of a Self-Contained Teacher

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Pros and Cons: District Employee vs. Contracted Therapist

Pros and Cons: District Employee vs. Contracted Therapist

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How to Decide What to Include in Centers

How to Decide What to Include in Centers

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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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