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How To Make a Speech Schedule: Tips For New SLPs

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Do You Know All of the Special Ed Acronyms?

Do You Know All of the Special Ed Acronyms?

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My Experience with Simple Self-Contained Setup 101

My Experience with Simple Self-Contained Setup 101

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How to be Confident at the IEP Meeting

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The Best School Supplies (from an OT!)

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Why You Need a Special Education Teacher Bag

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My Experience With Simple Self Contained Setup 101

My Experience With Simple Self Contained Setup 101

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How to Setup a Self-Contained Classroom

How to Setup a Self-Contained Classroom

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Special Education Teacher Desk Tour

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5 Steps to Writing a Behavior Support Plan

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Heavy Work in Special Education

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3 Tips for Monthly Staff Training in Special Education

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10 Prep Tips for Back to School

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Sharing Student Information with Paraprofessionals

Sharing Student Information with Paraprofessionals

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How to Get to Know Your Students

How to Get to Know Your Students

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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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