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How to Prepare Students for Job Interviews

Interview skills are important for students who are new to the working world. How do you prepare your special education students for job interviews?… Read More

A graphic with the text 'Teaching About Dress Codes,' showing a student in a collared shirt smiling and interacting with an instructor

*Vocational Skills

Teaching Transition Students How to Dress Professionally

Teach your transition students about dress codes with practical tips on dressing for different job settings and dressing professionally!… Read More

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*Community Skills

How Restaurant Trips Can Be Full of Learning

Taking your SPED class out to a restaurant can be full of learning! Find out how this trip benefits your students and how you can do it effectively.… Read More

A young man and a woman, engaged in a hands-on activity with the text 'Skill Generalization' displayed below.

*Classroom Management | Teacher Tips

How to Promote Skill Generalization Across Different Environments

How do you teach self-advocacy skills to your Special Education students with disabilities?… Read More

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*Classroom Management | *Transition Planning | Self-Determination

5 Helpful Transition Assessments to Use with High Needs Students

Are you looking for transition assessments to use with your high needs students? Check out these resources!… Read More

*Social-Emotional Health | Self-Determination

How to teach Self-Advocacy Skills to Special Education Students

How do you teach self-advocacy skills to your Special Education students with disabilities?… Read More

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*Community Skills | Teacher Tips

How to Incorporate Community Outings into Academics

Learn how to incorporate community outings into your academics, with practical tips especially made for your special education classroom!… Read More

A group of six diverse young adults sitting in a circle in a classroom setting, engaged in discussion. Some are holding laptops or tablets, and all are smiling or attentively listening. The group appears to be in an interactive learning session.

*Classroom Management | Teacher Tips

Keeping Students Busy During Downtime

Downtime doesn’t have to be unproductive or chaotic. Check out these ideas for keeping your students busy during downtime!… Read More

An infographic titled "Keep track of everything!" on the left side features checkmarks next to "Schedules," "Responsibilities," "Contact info," and "Data." On the right, there is a sample paraprofessional two-week schedule, showing daily tasks and responsibilities. A clickable button at the bottom right reads "Click here!"

*Classroom Management | Back to School | Teacher Tips

How to Communicate with Paraprofessionals Effectively

As a special education teacher, you’ll need to collaborate with paraprofessionals. Here are some tips on how to effectively communicate with your paras!… Read More

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*Classroom Management | Disability Awareness | Neurodiversity

Let’s Talk ABA ; a Perspective from a Black Autistic Adult

ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis) is very controversial among the autistic adult population. But ABA can also be lifesaving. Learn about the nuances of ABA from a Black Autistic adult with lived experience. … Read More