Simply Special Ed

Center Differentiation Tips for Special Education Staff

There are so many reasons to add centers to your classroom. The biggest benefit is that centers allow you to differentiate with ease! However, differentiation doesn't always come naturally, especially when you rely on a variety of staff members to run things. Keep reading to see how you can help centers staff create a differentiated learning environment that will work for all of your students! Why Centers Work in Special Education Classrooms Centers are the foundation of special ... continue reading...

How to Manage Finished Work and Task Boxes

Between centers, independent work times, and group lessons, students stay busy in my special education classroom! But what to do with ALL of that finished work? Read on to see how I manage finished work and task boxes in my classroom! Independent Work in Special Ed Classrooms My students complete a variety of independent work in the classroom each day. Some types of work they do include: Morning Binders Part of my classroom arrival routine is to have students complete morning work ... continue reading...

Teaching Students to Work Independently From Day One

As special education teachers, we are always looking for ways to help our students build independence! The ability to do independent work does not always come naturally to our students. Rather, it is a skill that we must teach them! There are many ways to help students build this important life skill in the classroom. Read on for ways to help your students learn to work independently -- starting on day one of school! What Does Independent Work Look Like? Independent work can look ... continue reading...

Writing Goals for Your Self-Contained Students: How to Make Them Work!

Have you ever struggled to help your students meet their writing goals? I know I have! Writing can be a tricky subject for our self-contained students to tackle. Luckily, there is a way to make teaching this subject (and taking data on writing goals) so much easier! Keep reading to learn more! Why is it So Hard to Teach Writing? Ask any group of teachers (gen ed teachers included!) what their favorite subject to teach is. Chances are, only a small percentage will say that they love to ... continue reading...