Helping Special Education Teachers Deliver Effective Interventions
As special education teachers, we are constantly needing to assess students. Sometimes, we are assessing new students for move-ins or evaluations, while other times, we are assessing before an annual case conference. Either way, you need something that is quick, easy, and effective. Letters & Sounds For our younger learners, we might need to know […]
You know I love progress monitoring! 😍 But if I’m being honest, it can get overwhelming. However, it is never stressful when games are involved. I like to use these games to progress monitor my students. It is much more meaningful and the kids don’t have the pressure of reading a word list of taking […]
Progress monitoring is critical in any setting, but it is especially important in the special education setting. And while I know it is important, I also know that it needs to be quick and informative. If you use my special education reading intervention, I’m happy to tell you that you’ll be able to progress monitor […]
Not to be dramatic or anything, but statewide testing in special education can be ROOOUUUUGGGHHHHHHH! 😫 I’ve had tears. I’ve had comments like, “Well, you know I can’t read.” I’ve had kids who rush because they know they don’t have a prayer. It is seriously my LEAST favorite time of year. But last year, I […]
Cinco De Mouse-O This book was a cute one that will keep most elementary school students interested easily. It shares real facts about Cinco De Mayo while telling a story about a curious little mouse exploring a Mexican Fiesta and escaping a hungry cat! I love anything that makes education enjoyable and paves such an […]
As a special education teacher, you have about a hundred things on your to do list per hour. One way that I’ve been able to save time is through having a good system for organizing my reading intervention materials and prepping as much as I can ahead of time. Step 1: Print Reading Intervention Materials […]
