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Why My Classroom Floorplan Works

Why My Classroom Floorplan Works

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How to Teach Staying in Your Seat During Centers

How to Teach Staying in Your Seat During Centers

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K-5 Autism Classroom Tour

K-5 Autism Classroom Tour

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K-5 Self Contained Classroom Schedule

K-5 Self Contained Classroom Schedule

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How to Teach Independence in Centers

How to Teach Independence in Centers

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Self-Contained Special Education Classroom Tour in Elementary School

Self-Contained Special Education Classroom Tour in Elementary School

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Utilizing the Prompting Hierarchy

Utilizing the Prompting Hierarchy

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Your First Week in a Self-Contained Elementary

Your First Week in a Self-Contained Elementary

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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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Setting Up a Middle School Life Skills Classroom

Setting Up a Middle School Life Skills Classroom

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My Preschool Special Education Schedule

My Preschool Special Education Schedule

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Preschool Self Contained Classroom Tour

Preschool Self Contained Classroom Tour

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How to Use a Classroom Layout Builder

How to Use a Classroom Layout Builder

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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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10 Setup Tips for High School Special Education

10 Setup Tips for High School Special Education

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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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