Charley's Classroom

*UPDATED APRIL 28TH, 2019*(I originally created this Teacher Input Questionnaire in 2014. Since then, I have included a Google Form and I have been tweaking it for my classroom use and I am finally uploading the updated form for all of you!)Preparing for an IEP report or any other evaluation report can be quite stressful and incredibly time consuming. Although I can’t make it easier for you – trust me I wish I could :) , I can at least provide you with a little bit of help when having to ask

Once students turn 14 they are invited to their IEP meeting and take on more of an active/vocal role. They also start planning for their life after high school - otherwise known as transition. However, when I was an elementary learning support teacher, I felt like my students should have a voice in their IEP planning process, as well as start thinking about what they want to do/become when they are older. Yes, I did this even with third graders. Since my time as a learning support elementary t

UPDATED 8/6/2019*NOW WITH EDITABLE OPTIONS*Hello! The name says it all. This is a welcome letter and simple syllabus template to offer parents/guardians at the beginning of the school year, or even at open house! Please be aware that when I say "simple" I mean simple. I created this letter to be used for learning support teachers throughout the middle and high school grade levels - year after year! Three learning support placement letters are included: Pull-Out/Resource Room, Inclusion Class

*UPDATED AUGUST 17TH, 2016* Out of ten years of teaching special education, this is a form I have been using for the past eight years to provide regular education teachers with as a brief look into their students' with IEPs information - whether it be the first day of school, after an IEP has been updated, or if a new student has been placed. I complete this form for each student and attach it to their IEP accommodation page(s), printed straight from their IEPs. This way the regular education

I had originally created these charts/graphs on Excel nearly 7 years ago, for the special education staff in my district. We used these, as well as typed progress reports, to send home quarterly - keeping the parent/guardian aware of their child's progress towards the current IEP goal(s). You will be receiving this as a Microsoft Excel document only. » The sheets in Excel were designed to monitor progress for: ⇢ 9 Weeks ⇢ 12 Weeks » Each sheet is editable - allowing you to input your own infor

My students are made aware of our school district's policies at the beginning of the year. They know the rules, and they also know the consequences. Like other teachers, I have my own set classroom rules, but this year I decided to make and implement my own set of classroom contracts. Classroom Contracts are designed to really re-inforce policies I have for my classroom, and to help me improve my classroom management. My Classroom Contracts even have the option of giving my students a voice.

Regular education teachers are always getting forms and documents about their students with special needs, but they don't always get the same forms about their gifted/talented students they have on their roster. These students also have goals and needs that need to be met within the classroom. This is where "Let Me Introduce Myself" steps in! This information packet was designed to give your gifted student a chance to introduce themselves to their teacher(s). Students are able to talk about

I had originally created these charts/graphs on Excel nearly 7 years ago, for the special education staff in my district. We used these, as well as typed progress reports, to send home quarterly - keeping the parent/guardian aware of their child's progress towards the current IEP goal(s). You will be receiving this as a Microsoft Excel document only. » The sheets in Excel were designed to monitor progress for: ⇢Trimesters ⇢ Quarters » Each sheet is editable - allowing you to input your own inf

Block scheduling can be a terrible thing to figure out for a first timer. Whether you be a first time teacher experiencing it, or a first time student. Completely overwhelming to think about having different class schedules on different days. Trust me, I know. I've experienced and have watched my students experience it. Block Schedule Flip Books help with just that. I have created these flip books so they are completely editable to fit your students' schedule needs. Regardless if you have blo

UPDATED: AUGUST 5TH, 2020 - NOW INCLUDES GOOGLE SLIDEWe've all been there at least once. It's the first week of school. We've went over the rules, procedures, expectations, etc. THEN - there comes that few minutes of down time at the very end. We planned for an entire period, but got done early. Don't stress. It happens. I've been there many times. This year I've come up with "Take 5." "Take 5" is a quick and incredibly easy to use back to school activity. Use each day of the week, of your fir

*UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2021* Now includes up to the 2024 - 2025 school year! While teaching at the 6th grade and up grade levels, nothing stressed my special education students – as well as myself – more than figuring out class schedules. The paper they receive on the first day of school telling them where to go and at what time is always overwhelming, especially for the sixth graders who never changed classes by a bell before. Fortunately as a case manager I have early access to their class schedu

I had originally created these charts/graphs on Excel nearly 7 years ago, for the special education staff in my district. We used these, as well as typed progress reports, to send home quarterly - keeping the parent/guardian aware of their child's progress towards the current IEP goal(s). You will be receiving this as a Microsoft Excel document only. » The sheets in Excel were designed to monitor progress for: ⇢ 5 Days ⇢ 7 Days » Each sheet is editable - allowing you to input your own informa

Often times we think of the word "transition" as our special education students graduating high school and entering the real world. Over the years I've realized that's not the only "transition" my special education students make. We sometimes forget how overwhelming it can be for a student leaving the elementary and entering into the middle school. It can also be overwhelming for those older junior high students leaving their building and moving on to the high school. It's not only important to

Whether it be first thing in the morning during homeroom or at the very last few minutes of the day, students are constantly coming and going out of the classroom. Keeping track of where students are going once they leave the room is not only incredibly important, but also required by some schools. At my school we are required to turn in our sign-out sheets daily. Typical “sign-out sheets” usually only list the students name, the time they are leaving the room, and the time they have returned. W

This no fuss or frills "cheat sheet" allows you to keep notes on how you adapted/modified lessons you've taught. Perfect for keeping track of adapted assignments. - i.e. homework, tests, projects, etc. Included in this product is a PDF file listing all standards, with plenty of space allowing you to write notes on the lesson/assignment, and any adaptations that were made. This is the perfect "cheat sheet" to use year after year! If you have any questions do not hesitate to ask! Email: charle

This no fuss or frills "cheat sheet" allows you to keep notes on how you adapted/modified lessons you've taught. Perfect for keeping track of adapted assignments. - i.e. homework, tests, projects, etc. Included in this product is a PDF file listing all standards, with plenty of space allowing you to write notes on the lesson/assignment, and any adaptations that were made. This is the perfect "cheat sheet" to use year after year! If you have any questions do not hesitate to ask!Email: charleys.