BLOG - Page 2 of 9 - Transition Abilities

A young woman with Down syndrome in a classroom, smiling and clapping, surrounded by other students. Text overlay: "Teaching Students About Their Disabilities.

How to Teach Students About Their Disabilities

How can we help our students understand their own disabilities? Here are effective tips and helpful topics for teaching students about their disabilities.… Read More

Two hands forming a heart shape around a colorful autism infinity symbol. Text reads "Autism Acceptance Month 2025 – How to Get Involved.

Disability Awareness | Neurodiversity

World Autism Acceptance Month 2025

April is World Autism Acceptance Month! Here’s how you can participate in this important event.… Read More

two women sitting at a table engaged in a conversation, with one appearing to coach or guide the other. Text reads, "Preparing Students for Job Interviews."

*Vocational Skills

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

Group of young adults dining together in a restaurant setting with the text 'Learning in Restaurant Trips' overlaid on the image.

*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

A woman assists a young man working on a laptop. The words "Transition Assessment" are overlaid on the image with colorful geometric shapes in the background.

*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

A smiling young man wearing a hoodie and backpack is positioned in front of a yellow background. Surrounding him are three icons: a blue bus, a set of financial symbols including a document, coins, and a calculator, and a blue shield with a checkmark, representing security.

*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