Summer Special Education Tips
Wow, this school year has definitely flown by. Being in a new county and a new school and back in a self-contained classroom has definitely kept me busy learning everything new this year. After 33 years, this old dog had to learn new things. I also was required to pass 4 state tests in order […]
As a self contained special education teacher I am on high alert at all times. I’m making decisions constantly and changing gears as frequently. I’m watching the room looking for frustration, sickness, tiredness, off task behaviors, dis-regulation and the list goes on and on. It is the end of April and I’m been absent only […]
I cannot believe it’s time for another vacation. We get back to school and it takes us so many weeks to get students back in a routine and back into the swing of things and then we have a day off or another vacation. Yes we’re all burnt out. Yes, we all need a vacation, […]
Each and every time a student misses school, they fall behind. Academically, socially, behaviorally and even more importantly they lose their independence skills. Please think hard before allowing your child to stay home. Sickness is one thing, but being tired or allergic or the weather is too rainy or too cold shouldn’t be an excuse. […]
There are only two months left of school here in Florida. That is 8 weeks of learning, of testing and continuing the friendships they have made. As your child’s year is wrapping up you may notice some changes in behavior. Students will miss school and the routines they’ve learned to follow over the last school […]
Taking chances as a parent of a special needs child.
Classroom lesson plan for creating a Jack-O-Lantern.
Happy Labor Day parents and guardians. I’m checking in after almost a month of school has begun. How are you feeling? How is your child’s school year going? I tell the truth. It’s been a struggle so far this year. I’m in a new county, a new school, a new position, with new students and […]
I’m back with my monthly post. I’m back to school and am in a new county and a new school. I am back in the self contained unit for IND, which I absolutely love. As a teacher, I have countless hours of planning and creating for the first month of school. After the initial setup […]