Lesson Plan Modifications for Special Needs Children and Slow Readers
Here are some strategies for para-educators to help special needs students when you don’t have time to preview the materials. Simply getting the …
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Paraprofessionals - Get Organized for Special Needs Students
As a paraprofessional, one of the most helpful things you can do for your student is to get them organized.
Continue ReadingHow to Create Digraph Flash Cards Using Microsoft Word
If you’re developing your own spelling program for a child with disabilities, you may have a need to create your own digraph cards. This article …
Continue ReadingReward Systems for Teaching Special Needs Children
There are many different types of rewards systems for students with special needs. As teachers we try some that work the first time and find that …
Continue ReadingCo-Teaching in Special Education: Working with Therapists in the Classroom
Most teachers are fairly used to running a classroom on their own. How do you make things work well when suddenly there are therapists and support …
Continue ReadingExploring Types of Communication Styles for Special Needs Students
Excellent communication skills rarely come naturally, instead they are set of abilities that have been learned and refined over time. Students with …
Continue ReadingThe Very Hungry Caterpillar Lesson Plans - Integrating Art and Literacy
This article shows beginning teachers how to effectively combine teaching art based projects with literacy skills for special needs learners. …
Continue ReadingFlexible Teaching Methods for Working With Students With Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Students with obsessive compulsive disorder face special challenges in the classroom. Teachers need to use flexible teaching methods to educate …
Continue ReadingA Case Study of How Two Teachers Approach Inclusion
Gina and Anne are 9th grade LA (Language Arts) teachers who have different attitudes towards the inclusion of students with special needs in their …
Continue ReadingMultisensory Teaching Methods and Activities in the Inclusive Classroom
Multisensory instruction is an affective teaching method in the inclusive classroom. General education and special education students can all benefit …
Continue ReadingWhat is Co-Teaching and How Can it Benefit My Special Education Class?
What is co-teaching and what are the different styles of co-teaching? This article will discuss co-teaching and co-teaching styles and the benefits …
Continue ReadingUse American Sign Language (ASL) in Your Lessons to Help Your Students Better Retain Information
Children learn and recall new information easier when the information is presented in a variety of formats. Incorporating ASL signs into your lessons …
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