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How to Run Parent Conferences in Special Education

How to Run Parent Conferences in Special Education

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How to Make Irish Potato Candy

How to Make Irish Potato Candy

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Tips for Creating Groups for Centers

Tips for Creating Groups for Centers

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What to Teach in Whole Groups vs Small Groups

What to Teach in Whole Groups vs Small Groups

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Middle School Life Skills Classroom Tour

Middle School Life Skills Classroom Tour

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Types of Schedules in an Elementary Autism Classroom

Types of Schedules in an Elementary Autism Classroom

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5 Common Myths About Centers

5 Common Myths About Centers

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Professional Development Suggestions for Self-Contained Special Education Teachers

Professional Development Suggestions for Self-Contained Special Education Teachers

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Why Centers Work in the Self-Contained Classroom

Why Centers Work in the Self-Contained Classroom

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How to do Centers in Self-Contained Classrooms

How to do Centers in Self-Contained Classrooms

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5 Things to Know About Working in a Therapeutic Day School

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10 Things You Should Know About Middle School Special Ed

10 Things You Should Know About Middle School Special Ed

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TK-1 Moderate/Intensive Self-Contained Classroom Tour

TK-1 Moderate/Intensive Self-Contained Classroom Tour

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Winter Fine Motor Centers in Self Contained

Winter Fine Motor Centers in Self Contained

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Celebrate Deaf Awareness with the Mighty Mila Book Companion

Celebrate Deaf Awareness with the Mighty Mila Book Companion

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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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