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10 Almost Free OT Materials

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New to Special Ed? Start here!

New to Special Ed? Start here!

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How to plan for a community outing with your multiple disabilities classroom

How to plan for a community outing with your multiple disabilities classroom

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Creating a Supportive Classroom Environment for Students with Special Needs

Creating a Supportive Classroom Environment for Students with Special Needs

Academics Blog Elementary High School Life Skills Uncategorized

What Is The Active Learning Approach in Special Education?

What Is The Active Learning Approach in Special Education?

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Skills to Teach during Recess in a Special Ed. Preschool Classroom

Skills to Teach during Recess in a Special Ed. Preschool Classroom

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How to Organize Centers in a Special Ed Pre-K Classroom

How to Organize Centers in a Special Ed Pre-K Classroom

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A Day in the Life of a School-based OT

A Day in the Life of a School-based OT

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Skills to Teach during Lunch

Skills to Teach during Lunch

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The Special Education Referral Process

The Special Education Referral Process

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How do I get my child an IEP?

How do I get my child an IEP?

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Valentine Treats for Your Staff

Valentine Treats for Your Staff

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Professional Development for New Special Ed Teachers

Professional Development for New Special Ed Teachers

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10 Jobs for SPED Teachers NOT in the Classroom

10 Jobs for SPED Teachers NOT in the Classroom

Blog First Year New Teachers

What NOT to Focus on in Your First Year

What NOT to Focus on in Your First Year

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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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