MANAGING INSTRUCTIONAL TIME IN THE RESOU...
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GRADES: K-6
Because the needs of students who come to the Resource Room are so diverse, it can be challenging to structure the learning environment. I have begun managing my Resource Room in the following manner:
Setting Up/Getting Prepared
I created a chart with three columns. Each column has...
SETTING UP A LANGUAGE ARTS PROGRAM FOR S...
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GRADES 1-8
When putting together an academic program for Special Education students, the first thing one must keep in mind is to follow the IEP (individualized education program) for each student. Although teachers often feel pressure to follow the Course of Study for their particular school district,...
RECORD KEEPING TIPS...
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GRADES: K-12
In addition to teaching, Special Education teachers have to keep records on everything. This can be very time consuming. Below, are ways I have tried to make this overload of paperwork more manageable.
1. IEP’s – I keep copies of all my student’s IEP’s in a binder....
WORKING WITH PARAEDUCATORS...
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GRADES: K-12
I use many of these strategies to help my paraeducators in the classroom. Frequently, it is difficult to keep them up to speed, since they are usually only there from start to finish of school (if we are lucky). Here are some things that I do to keep them up!
1. Weekly Meetings. We...
FULL INCLUSION MAINSTREAMING...
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GRADES 1-12
Today’s popular catch phrase for special education students is “full inclusion.” What no one seems to address is that some students are ready to attend regular education classes and some students need more individual attention to prepare them for entry, or reentry to the...
MAINSTREAMING SPECIAL ED STUDENTS INTO E...
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GRADES K-12
Our students with special needs often excel, or just feel good about participating, in all of the “extras” at their school. Music, drama, art, student council, sports, drill team, etc., are only a few examples of activities which may be valuable for our special education students....
BEHAVIORAL MODIFICATION SYSTEMS...
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GRADES: K-6
As we all know, a special education class needs a variety of behavioral systems. Here are some quick strategies/systems which work for me:
POINT SYSTEM:
Each student has a chart given to him/her at the end of the day with points earned throughout the day: reading, math, behavior, homework,...
MODIFYING THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CURRICUL...
GRADES: K-12
There are many simple modifications which can be made to assist students with disabilities in the regular classroom. Many of them are not that time consuming and can make a world of difference. The list below includes a few of the ideas that have helped the students I work with.
1. When...
SPECIAL ED SPELLING WEEKLY AGENDA...
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GRADES: 3-12
MATERIALS:
spelling lists
writing materials
METHOD:
Monday: Students will write their spelling word 5 times in cursive, then write them on file cards to be placed in their own file card holder. These words can be used to study or as a word bank when writing.
Tuesday:...
OPENING A SPECIAL ED CLASS...
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GRADES 1-8
The following are some important tips for a special ed teacher who is starting a new school year. These are primarily geared towards multi-grade Learning Disabled, or Emotionally Disturbed classrooms:
1. PHYSICAL CLASSROOM ARRANGEMENT
Desks should be arranged in a manner where each student...