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6 Steps to Create an Effective Schedule for Your Self-Contained Classroom - Chalkboard Superhero

There are so many working parts in a self contained or Autism Unit. Read MORE on what you can do to survive and thrive in a self contained classroom!

If you are a life skills teacher searching for inspiration for your high school transition classroom, this is for you! Here I share how I set up my transition classroom for 9-12th grade and 12+ students including how I set up our morning meeting area, large group activities, and a sensory space. I also share how we facilitate vocational and daily living skills inside our classroom and prepare for community based instruction. Take a look at our secondary special education classroom here.

The classroom decor choices you make significantly impact classroom management. Click to read the dos & don'ts of decor in special education.

Functional Centers in Self-Contained Classrooms | Noodle Nook

Functional Centers in Self-Contained Classrooms | Noodle Nook

Are you tired of reinventing the wheel in your life skills classroom? Are you struggling with writing lesson plans for your secondary special education classroom? Here are 7 activities that changed the way I teach in the special education classroom. Each of these activities are designed to target specific skills with my students including life skills, social skills, social studies, functional reading, vocational skills and current events. Learn how you can use resources in your classroom…

Special education classrooms need decor and organization tweaks to fit the program needs. Read the tips on how to make the best decor choices for your sped classroom.

As a BCBA working in a public school district, creating an optimal self contained classroom schedule is crucial to ensure the well-being and progress of both students and staff. When I taught my own classroom, I remember this being such an overwhelming duty, that I make it my mission to assist the self-contained classroom teachers I work with now with this task from day one! In this blog post, I’ll offer some tips as we walk through the process step by step.

Paraprofessionals can truly be lifesaver in the special education classroom. While it can be easy to think of them as “teaching assistants,” paras can do so much more to help your special education students in the classroom. But, sometimes it’s hard to know exactly what tasks you can delegate to your parapro. Check out this blog post for 5 tasks paraprofessional can do to make your job easier as a special education teacher and how I utilize my paraprofessional in my classroom.

Tips For Creating A Schedule For The Self-Contained Classroom. Incorporate movement into your schedule to improve behavior and help students self-regulate. These tips are perfect for self-contained classes, life skills programs, autism classrooms, etc.

Creating a morning routine in your special education classroom sets the tone for the day. Your morning routine can set your students (and staff) up for a successful day. As a special education teacher, it’s important to grab your students’ attention and help them get ready to start their day. Here are some of my favorite ideas to include in your morning routine including ways to incorporate music, task analysis, independent work, life skills and vocational skills. Learn more here.

I currently teach 3rd and 4th grade life skills and we are just beginning to dabble in vocational tasks. I was really excited to get a coffee cart started but I didn’t really know how to begin. I share where I got the materials, how we set it up in our special needs classroom, and how you can get started as well! Check out these teacher tips and life skills activities for the self contained classroom!

Unlock the secrets to successful work centers in a special education classroom with our latest blog post! From visual supports to streamlined rotations, discover how to create an efficient and engaging learning environment for every student.

Real and actionable ways to start the year off right in Autism units or self-contained.

Laying out the classroom design in special education can be tough. I've rounded up posts and goals of setting up the physical space.

Answering Frequently asked questions about a deskless classroom and flexible seating expectations. A classroom without desks

A calm down corner is a designed space in the classroom where students can go to regroup and earn to regulate their emotions and behaviors. While calm down spaces are often used in special education classrooms, they are perfect for any elementary, middle or high school classroom. Back to school is the perfect time to set up your calm down area in your classroom. If you are preparing to setup a calm down space in your classroom, here are 8 tips for things you might include in your space.

Setting up an elementary self-contained classroom can be difficult, but with preparation and organization, you'll be able to get it done.