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 5 Visuals for Preschool Special Education Classrooms on Day 1

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Your First Week in a Self-Contained Elementary

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Back to School Prep for High School Special Ed Teachers

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What to Include in Your IEP Binder for Middle School Special Education

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Setting Up a Middle School Life Skills Classroom

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Preschool Self Contained Classroom Tour

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How to Use a Classroom Layout Builder

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A Day in the Life of a Self-Contained Teacher

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What is the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)?

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10 Things to Do Now to Make August Easier

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How to Maximize Small Classroom Spaces in Special Education

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Cheap Ways to Divide Up Your Classroom (Without Spending Money!)

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Classroom Layout Tips for Elementary Self-Contained Classrooms

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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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