Helping Special Education Teachers Deliver Effective Interventions
Differentiation is something that is so close to my heart. I can’t say that every aspect of my instruction is differentiated, but I do my best to ensure that I am meeting all of my students where they are. As I was reading “Leading and Managing a Differentiated Classroom” by Carol Ann Tomlinson this summer, […]
Each year, I scour Pinterest trying to find activities for the first day of school that are engaging for upper elementary students. I want to find activities that will allow me to learn and connect with each student. After FINALLY nailing down my plans, I wanted to share a few of my ideas for my […]
Each school year, I set a goal for myself. This past year, my goal was to do a better job of integrating science and social studies into my reading and writing curriculum. Although I’m pleased with my progress, I can’t wait to make a few more changes to make this upcoming year even better! Below are […]
Two years ago, I transitioned from special education to general education. One of my main goals was to not just shove content and procedures down their throats, but to help them truly understand math. Math Journals were one of the first things that I implemented to help accomplish this goal. After two years of tweaking, revamping, […]
As teachers, I feel like we all have topics or subjects that are near and dear to our hearts. For me, that topic is special education. Specifically, the way students with disabilities survive in an inclusive classroom. I was once told that working as the special education teacher in an inclusive setting is one of […]
I always dread the last day of school for some reason. I want my students to remember more than just the academics that we covered throughout the school year. I want them to remember that I have a sense of humor, the laughter that we shared together, and the sense of community that we had […]
