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Tips and Tricks for the VB-MAPP

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Digital Data Collection with QR Codes

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10 Interventions to Make Daily Tasks Easier in Your Special Ed Classroom

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Tips for Teaching Time in Special Education

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Side Jobs for Special Education Teachers: Early Intervention

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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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