Math Lessons for Self-Contained Special Education Classes
Several considerations need to be kept in mind when developing math lessons for self-contained special education classes. Read on for information and …
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Basic Special Education Classroom Rules That Lead to Positive Outcomes
A basic set of rules is important in any classroom, but for students with special needs, it is essential. Clear expectations can prevent disruptive …
Continue ReadingSummer Safety and the Child With Special Needs: Keeping Summer Safe for These Extraordinary Kids
Seeking information regarding summertime safety for your child with special needs? Find valuable advice on travel, water safety, heat/hydration …
Continue ReadingStrategies to Help Autistic Preschoolers Improve Their Drawing Skills
It’s a paradox — children with autism may have incredible abilities to draw accurate scenes from memory. However, drawing skills with autistic …
Continue ReadingCreating Effective IEP Goals Which Incorporate the Use of Assistive Technology
A student’s IEP is often their lifeline to academic, social, and emotional success. Incorporating assistive technology into this plan helps to …
Continue ReadingSummer Activity Ideas to Increase Coordination, Hand Dexterity, and Overall Strength in Children
The coming of warm weather brings opportunities for outdoor gross motor activities, use of messy tactile media such as sand or paint and summer arts …
Continue ReadingWhat is SBST in Special Ed? A Vital Role in Meeting the Needs of Special Ed Students
SBST (School Based Support Team) should be the first line of defense for a special education student; this article explores the basic concept, …
Continue ReadingMaking Sensory Integration IEP Goals
Children with autism have specific sensory issues, that need to be addressed in order to help them learn. Here’s how you can create sensory …
Continue ReadingIs a Student Meeting an IEP Goal? Data Collection Forms Can Help
How do you know if a student is meeting his or her IEP goals? Charting progress can be tricky if you aren’t keeping data. Find ideas for simple …
Continue ReadingIdeas for Gifted and Talented Learners in Your Grade School Classroom
Sometimes a teacher can feel overwhelmed with keeping students engaged and excited about learning. After all, gifted students have so much to offer, …
Continue ReadingSample IEP Goals for Writing - Content, Fluency, Focus, Convention and Editing, and Style
IEP goals in written expression should include individual goals in various areas including content, fluency and focus. The following sample goals for …
Continue ReadingSetting IEP Goals for Reading and Math
Turning data into measurable objectives and goals can be a difficult task. Learn about gathering information for IEP goals and find sample objectives …
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