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What is the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)?

What is the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)?

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Types and names of Special Education Classrooms

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What is TeachTown’s Launch for PreK Curriculum?

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Celebrate Deaf Awareness with the Mighty Mila Book Companion

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3 Ways I Do Ability Awareness in Elementary School

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How to Attend Assemblies with Success

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10 Inclusion Opportunities for Self-Contained Classrooms

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The Best Books to Teach Inclusion

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“We’re All Wonders” Book Activities

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“My Brother Charlie” Book Activities

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10 Tips for Promoting Inclusion in Special Education

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Inclusion Elevates All: Inclusive Toys and Books

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Supporting Students at Specials

Hi amazing teachers!
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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