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Distance Learning Resources to Make it Easier

Feedback from an Academy Member. It's a great resource and a placee to communicate with other teachers in a job that often makes you feel alone.

Get Excited To Be A Special Educator (Again)

Meaningful IEPs are sometimes the most difficult part of the special educator’s job. But they are also the most important….if we do them right. To do them right, we need to focus on creating a meaningful IEP. Find out how you can conquer 5 challenges of developed meaningful IEPS. #IEPs #specialeducation

How to Conquer 5 Challenges of Meaningful IEPs

Beyond just self care: Reducing Stress in Special Education

Reducing Stress in Special Education

Need a boost or a reminder for less stress, being a special educator? I've got 5 more tips to put things in perspective. #teachersarehumantoo #specialedtribe #teacherstress #reducestress #spedtribe #special education

5 More Secrets to Maintaining a Positive Outlook in Special Ed.

Maintaining a positive outlook is a key element to preventing burnout, holding off stress, and just overall making your life good throughout the year. Click to check out the secrets to maintain your sanity as a special education teacher! #teacherstress

5 Secrets to Maintaining a Positive Outlook in Special Ed.

It's hard enough to survive the end of the year, much less thrive in a special ed. classroom. This time of the year is tough for everyone, but for our students with autism, it's just that much tougher. If you are trying to see the light at the end of the tunnel, here' 5 ways to help you make it work!

Surviving and Thriving at the End of the School Year

Online professional development--where and when you need it. Plus a community who understands what it's like to work in special education. Find out why, where and how in this post.

Want Professional Development and Community in Your Pajamas?

Every special education teacher needs a friend whose got their back! Check out these 5 things a true friend will do!

5 Things Every Special Education Teacher Needs from a Friend

We all want our IEPs to go well. We want to do what's right for the student and we want to support the families. Getting it started on the right note is a good start. Here are some ideas to help with that.

How to Make Your Next IEP Start Off on the Right Foot

Getting ready for teacher evaluations can be scary regardless of your experience. And for special education teachers this can be even worse because people don't always understand what they do. Here are some tips of what to prepare to share with the observers to help it be a success.

How to Better Prepare for Your Special Education Teaching Evaluation

As a special education teacher, does your principal evaluate you and your classroom with the same criteria as other general education classes? Do you feel like your teaching evaluations don't reflect the needs of your students and classroom? I'm sharing tips for how to help administrators understand the needs of your students and what they might look for in evaluations. I also included ideas for how to approach administrators about this somewhat intimidating subject.

How to Help Your Principal Evaluate Your Special Ed Class: Be Proactive

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The more that training can be a collaborative effo

The more that training can be a collaborative effort within the classroom, the more collegial the environment will be, and that's going to make it a happier place for everybody to work in.⁠
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Have you seen this in your experience? ⁠
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Grab your coffee and join me on episode 132!

Are you a member of the Special Educator Academy?

Are you a member of the Special Educator Academy? I love this feedback from one of our members. ⁠
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It's hard to imagine ADDING anything to your day, so adding a membership with training and support seems like more to do. But really, it is all about finding ways to make things⁠
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✔️EASIER⁠
✔️More Streamlined⁠
✔️and More Efficient⁠
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That's what we aim to do at SEA. Find ways to make ⁠
✔️ IEPs, ⁠
✔️Data Collection, ⁠
✔️Behavioral Support, and ⁠
✔️Classroom Organization ⁠
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Easier with Systems and Tools. To save you time and make it clearer. ⁠
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And give you confidence to be the teacher we know you are. ⁠
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Come give us a try at specialeducatoracademy.com with a 7-day free trial.

Looking to add some bright colors in a functional

Looking to add some bright colors in a functional way to your special education classroom?⁠
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This set includes 5 free area signs for the classroom:⁠
♦ Independent Work⁠
♦ Work Time⁠
♦ Leisure Area⁠
♦ Vocational⁠
♦ Group Work⁠
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Did I mention it's a FREEBIE? ⁠
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You can grab it at the link in my bio or in my store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Autism-Classroom-Resources-christine-Reeve/Search:classroom+area+signs

Sometimes you just need a little extra motivation

Sometimes you just need a little extra motivation and a punch or color card will do. Sarah is earning a chance to draw by getting 5 correct answers on her math.⁠
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Each time she answers correctly, the teacher fills in a dot. She could also use a hole punch.⁠
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💡But this way, the card can be laminated and reused with a dry erase marker! What do you use for reinforcement for your students?⁠
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Grab these cards free in my store! ⁠
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https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Free-Positive-Reinforcement-Punch-Cards-for-Classroom-Behavior-Management-8300007⁠

As many of you get ready to go back to school, her

As many of you get ready to go back to school, here is your reminder that you've got this!⁠
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And I'm curious, are you already back or when do you head back to school?

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