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How To Utilize AAC All Day Long

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4 Must Dos for the First Day of School

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The Special Educator’s Guide to Data Collection

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Back to School Night as a Related Service Provider

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3 Ways to Build Rapport with Students

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10 Books for Targeting WH- Questions

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How To: Communication on the Go

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3 Things to Include in Morning Meeting

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5 Things to Know About Simple Self-Contained Setup 101®

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What I Wish I Knew my First Year as a Special Ed Teacher

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Three People You Should Get To Know (at school!)

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What To Do When You Get a Student Mid Year

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Pros and Cons: Whole Group Contingencies

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Must Know Special Education Laws

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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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