Self-Contained Classroom Archives - Transition Abilities

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Setting Up a Life Skills Center in a Self-Contained Classroom

Learn how to set up a life skills center in a special education classroom to teach real-world skills.… Read More

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*Classroom Management | Back to School | Neurodiversity | Teacher Tips

Sensory-Friendly School Supplies and Adaptive Tools for Teens

Getting ready for back to school? Here’s the list of sensory-friendly school supplies and adaptive tools to help!… 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

A smiling young woman wearing a red beanie and a white winter jacket sits on outdoor steps, holding a laptop. She is looking at the camera and lightly touching her beanie with one hand.

*Classroom Management

17 Easy & Fun Winter Ideas for Your Transition Classroom

Is your classroom ready for some winter fun and learning? Check out these easy winter ideas for your transition classroom!… Read More

Disability Awareness | Neurodiversity

Ableism in the Special Education Field

How the Special Education field and ableism are connected, and how to be disability affirming instead.… Read More

Disability Awareness | Teacher Tips

A Guide to Student-Centered IEP Meetings in Special Education

How to support self-determination with your high school special education students by including them in the IEP process!… Read More

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*Vocational Skills | Teacher Tips

Student Business Idea for Valentine’s Day

Student run business idea for January – February, leading up to Valentine’s Day!… Read More

Teacher Tips

Training Paras (Transition & High School SPED)

Having a plan for how to train your paras will help everyone in your classroom. Do you have a plan for how to do it? Learn from these tips!… Read More