A Guide to Special Education IEP Basics
In special education IEP Is a common term. What does this acronym stand for and what is all included in an IEP? Here’s the scoop.
In special education IEP Is a common term. What does this acronym stand for and what is all included in an IEP? Here’s the scoop.
Flexible thinking may be a buzzword you’ve heard in social skills but what is it and what is an example of flexible thinking? Here is
Social skills is something we all need so lacking in social skills can be an issue, right? If you have students who are struggling, do
You may have heard the term ‘social skills’ but what social skills are really essential for student success? Let’s dig into just what these skills
You may have heard the term before but what is the definition of social skills? And why is it important for our students? The Definition
Have students struggling with exactly how to format essays? With the length (how many paragraphs does it need?). What parts all need to be included
A behavior contract is a great way to help with student behavior. But what is a behavioral contract? Let’s dive into what it is, if
Listening is such an important social skill for students to grasp and be able to put into place. This is a teachable skill. But then comes
Looking for some fun, interactive Valentine’s Day Games for your next classroom celebration? Check out these 5 enjoyable Valentine’s Day games classroom friendly versions. Valentine’s
Children learning size of the problem social thinking skills can be PAINFUL. It often takes direct instruction, lots of examples, and taking the time to
When a young child has a strong emotion, it can be hard for them to know how to handle it. Giving them a name for
A behavioral contract is a great way to modify behavior. They help students to understand what the expected behavior is. A behavior contact student edition
Boom cards became a buzzword within the teacher community during virtual learning. But what are boom cards and how do they work? They are basically
Routines. The importance of routines in an elementary Special Education classroom is like no other. If they are not in place, it is just a
Creating a social story can seem like a daunting task. What is the subject of a good story for kids? How should it be worded?
The terms 504 and IEP are often thrown around and sometimes used like they are interchangeable. But is a 504 plan the same as an
You have probably heard about something called a behavior intervention plan (or a BIP). But do you still have the question: what is behavior intervention
A functional behavioral assessment (or FBA for short) can be a confusing term. So let’s break it down into easy to understand language to answer
Getting ready to hold your first Individualized Education Plan meeting? Check out this guide for the top tips on how to run an effective IEP
We know that we must teach emotions to young children. But it can be tough. Read on to get some ideas on just how to
During distance learning, I began using Boom Cards. But it wasn’t until the school year when we are going between in-person and virtual learning did
Need ideas for flexible thinking exercises to practice the important social/emotional skills of thinking flexibly? Students need to be taught what flexible thinking is. But
Flexible thinking is such an important social skill for children to learn. But what is it exactly? Let’s dive right in and talk about what
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