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Are you a new a special education teacher feeling overwhelmed and unsure about what to do next? This board is filled with first year teaching hacks, tips, tricks, and ideas. You will find new teacher organizational tips, how to decorate your first classroom, and classroom management strategies for your first year of teaching. This board is also great for teacher interview question and answer ideas. Be sure to check out my free new teacher interview question resource.

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ChaptGPT is a powerful AI-powered tool that teachers can use to help with lesson planning, IEP writing, family communication, and more! These ChatGPT prompts for teachers are great for student data collection, social scripts, and classroom management. These AI prompts for teachers will save you so much time and make teaching a little less stressful!

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Teaching vocabulary in special education is crucial, but it can be tough. We work on vocabulary in our setting all day, but it can be overwhelming to know what vocabulary to teach and how. Teaching monthly vocabulary lessons in special education is a great way to cover important vocabulary in a structured, efficient way. Learn how to use a word wall, file folders, and centers to add in vocabulary practice. Learn more here!

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Paraprofessionals are vital to making special education classrooms run smoothly! As teachers, we can show some para appreciation to paras all year long! In this post, I share ten simple ways to show paraprofessionals that we care. You can advocate for them, share kind words or even buy a paraprofessional gift. Don’t forget to celebrate Paraprofessional Day!

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Need a way to keep your special education student caseload organized? Look no further than the Simple IEP Binder! In this post, I share how to make and organize an IEP Binder! Using these IEP binders will keep your student IEP data organized and help you feel confident in IEP meetings. Learn what IEP forms to include in your IEP binder and how to organize your IEP binder.

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Wondering what the term sensory diet means? It doesn’t have to do with the food you eat, it’s about meeting the needs of students with sensory processing needs. A sensory diet is great for sensory seekers in your classroom. I am sharing some sensory diet activities and sensory diet ideas you can implement today. Head to the post to learn more!

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Are you a new special education teacher or even a veteran self-contained teacher looking for tips, tricks, and strategies to make your self-contained classroom set up stress-free? This special education course will make setting up your self-contained classroom easy peasy. Build your ideal special education classroom schedule and discover special education classroom layout ideas you wish you knew sooner!

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Having a small classroom in a self-contained setting can feel limiting, but with the right strategies, you can make the most of every inch! These small classroom setup ideas are great for back to school. Learn how to use classroom furniture, how to divide a classroom with rugs or tape, how to declutter your classroom, and more. I also share classroom storage ideas for small spaces. Learn more about setting up your small classroom here!

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Are you a new special education teacher looking to land your dream special education job? In this post, I am am sharing how you can prepare with a mock special education interview. I share free interview questions for special education to help you feel prepared for your actual interview.

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Working with Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices can be overwhelming at first! But learning to navigate AAC as a teacher is crucial so that you can model their use to students. In this post, I am sharing some top teaching tips and ways that teachers can learn to use AAC devices before working with students. Learn more about using this communication program here!

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Are you a special education teacher looking for how to set up IEP goal bins to simplify progress monitoring? In this free webinar, you will learn what materials go in an IEP goal bin and what mistakes to avoid when tracking IEP goals. I also share a FREE IEP goal bin planner and progress monitoring schedule template. Join the webinar here!

Working with Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices can be overwhelming at first! But learning to navigate AAC as a teacher is crucial so that you can model their use to students. In this post, I am sharing some top teaching tips and ways that teachers can learn to use AAC devices before working with students. Learn more about using this communication program here! How To Use Aac Devices In The Classroom, How To Use Aac In The Classroom, How To Use Aac Devices, How To Use Ixl For Special Education, How To Improve Aac Systems, Guide To Special Education Options, How Aac Aids Communication, Special Education Curriculum Adaptations, How To Access Aac

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Wondering how to effectively group students as a related service provider? In this post, I am share how I, a school-based occupational therapist, groups students so I can meet the needs of all of my students IEP goals. These tips for grouping students will help you and your students get the most out of their services.