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Special Educators- Checklists and Planners Designed For You Whether it's Back to School season or the start of a new calendar year, there's something special about a crisp, new planner. I don't know about you, but it gives me a sense of hope... This is the year I'm going to be uber organized! I will know exactly when every IEP meeting is going to occur WAY in advance. Unlike previous years, this time I'm going to WRITE in my planner every single day! What type of planner ... continue reading...
Does your school have a Meet the Teacher event during Back to School? We didn't exactly have one... the school I taught at tried a few different events over the years to support students and families. As I'm listening in on other teachers' conversations, I think my situation was a bit unique. As a special educator, I had to carve out my own style to make sure families knew who I was, how I can help, and definitely how to contact me. I actually ended up preferring it this way because I ... continue reading...
Do you have a restorative classroom? Maybe you've been thinking about incorporating restorative justice practices, but have no idea what that would look (and feel) like for our youngest students? That was me! In the summer of 2017, the school I taught at did a deep dive into restorative justice training. It was WONDERFUL! As a result of the professional development, we were all expected to build restorative classroom communities. Even better! But wait... in my resource room, I was ... continue reading...
Involve students in your classroom theme! Back to school time is so busy and a time for fresh starts! This often includes how our classroom space is set-up, from desks to tables or flexible seating and functional visuals and bulletin boards! There are so many fantastic ideas and images all over Pinterest and Instagram - beautiful classroom spaces that look bright and inviting. Here's another twist on creating a classroom space that feels welcoming: Student-generated classroom decor ... continue reading...
Think about all the ways you communicate with your students everyday... Since I'm knee-deep in this model teaching portfolio (55 more days!), I thought it was time I started sharing a bit of it on this blog. One section involved gathering artifacts regarding all the different ways we communicate with key stakeholders. Who are the stakeholders? Our students, families, and our colleagues. Today's post is focused on the most important piece of this puzzle: our students! WHY ... continue reading...
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