I am a High School SPED teacher who has worked in ABA and many other therapies and focusses on simple ways to teach students how they learn and support their executive functioning skills so they can be successful.
Empower your students to take charge of their learning with this comprehensive 10-lesson bundle designed to teach self-awareness, goal-setting, and advocacy skills to middle and high school students with mild to moderate disabilities. Each ready-to-use PowerPoint breaks down complex IEP topics—from understanding accommodations to leading their own IEP meetings—into clear, engaging lessons that foster independence and student voice. Now includes a BONUS Student-Led PLAAFP Google Form! This stu
Strengthen academic skills and build test-taking confidence with this comprehensive Middle & High School Test Prep Packet designed to help students practice critical thinking, reading comprehension, math problem solving, science reasoning, and social studies analysis in a structured and supportive format. Unlike traditional practice tests, this resource teaches students how to approach questions strategically. Guided support sections walk students through the thinking process behind each answe
Career Exploration & Life Planning Packet A structured, self-paced 10 page print resource that helps middle and high school students explore interests, strengths, and future career goals while building real-world planning skills. Students will: Identify interests, strengths, work preferences, and lifestyle goals Explore potential careers with no right or wrong answers Use backward planning to understand education, training, time, cost, and required skills Reflect on barriers and supports usin
This product was created to be printed and used as a workbook. Each chapter has a chapter summary, activity, vocab, and symbolism page. The students in my SPED class struggle with remembering what happens in each chapter and using critical thinking when it comes to symbolism. This packet is meant to make those key concepts easy to remember, fun, and accessible.
Empower your students to take ownership of their future with this student-friendly Transition Survey, designed to support IEP development, self-advocacy, and post-secondary planning. This comprehensive survey helps educators gather valuable insight into students’ career interests, learning styles, independent living skills, and communication preferences — all critical components of a quality transition plan. Perfect for special education teachers, case managers, and transition coordinators, thi
Equip your high school students with the essential life skills they need to thrive with this comprehensive bundle of PowerPoint resources! This collection includes guides on creating resumes, exploring careers, understanding coping skills, and more. Each PowerPoint is designed to be simple, practical, and relatable for teens, covering topics like: Writing a professional resume and avoiding common mistakes.Exploring career paths, identifying strengths, and finding the right job fit.Developing co
Help students better understand The Great Gatsby with this dark academia-inspired visual card set featuring 12 major characters and symbols from the novel. This printable resource includes: • Jay Gatsby • Nick Carraway • Daisy Buchanan • Tom Buchanan • Jordan Baker • Myrtle Wilson • George Wilson • Meyer Wolfsheim • The Green Light • The American Dream • The Eyes of Dr. T.J. Eckleburg • The Car Each card includes: • Student-friendly descriptions • Literary importance • Theme/symbolism connection
This is a life and academic skills journal that supports students social/emotional and executive functioning skills. It also includes and IEP goals and personal goals page and data tracking through their grade checks.
This is a breakdown of Romeo and Juliet to support students who need the overall story broken down to relate to the detailed work of Shakespeare. There are chapter summaries, vocabulary, symbolism summaries, character summaries and pictures, and tips to understand how Shakespeare writes.
This free PowerPoint guide is perfect for helping students craft their first resume! It covers the basics, including what a resume is, the essential sections to include, tips for formatting, and advice on avoiding common mistakes. Students will learn how to highlight their strengths, use professional language, and keep their resume clean and easy to read. Includes actionable tips like power words to use and what not to include. Great for career readiness lessons or independent student use. Clear
This lesson, Understanding Accommodations and Modifications – Tools for Learning Success, is the sixth in a 10-part self-advocacy and life skills curriculum tailored for middle and high school students with mild to moderate disabilities. It clearly explains the difference between accommodations (changes in how a student learns) and modifications (changes in what a student learns) using simple language and relatable metaphors, such as racing with special shoes versus running a shorter race. Stud
This is a workbook that has activities, vocab, chapter summaries, and chapter questions. This curriculum was created specifically for students who struggle with focus and is easily used with the audiobook. It has places for students to draw summaries of their learning so they get multiple interactions with the book in different ways.
Make IEP prep more student-centered with this interactive Google Form designed to guide students through creating their Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFP)! Written in clear, student-friendly language, this form helps learners reflect on their strengths, challenges, learning needs, and goals—giving you rich, authentic input to build a more accurate and meaningful IEP. This is perfect for middle and high school students with mild to moderate disabilities,
This lesson, Understanding My IEP Goals, is the seventh in a 10-part self-advocacy and life skills curriculum designed for middle and high school students with mild to moderate disabilities. It introduces students to the purpose and structure of IEP goals, highlighting how personalized, measurable objectives help guide academic and life skill growth throughout the school year. Through relatable examples and the SMART goal framework (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound), stude
This lesson, Student-Led IEP: My Transition Plan, is the eighth in a 10-part self-advocacy and life skills curriculum designed to help middle and high school students with mild to moderate disabilities take ownership of their future. Focused on transition planning, this PDF-based presentation introduces students to key areas of post-secondary life—including education, employment, independent living, and personal goals—while emphasizing their central role in shaping and leading their IEP meeting
This lesson, Speaking Up: Learning to Be Your Own Advocate, is the ninth in a 10-part self-advocacy and life skills curriculum designed for middle and high school students with mild to moderate disabilities. It focuses on building communication skills and student confidence by teaching what self-advocacy is, why it matters, and how to express needs, preferences, and concerns clearly in both school and life settings. Through sentence starters like “I need…” and “I don’t understand…,” as well as
This lesson, Student-Led IEP Meeting: Your Voice, Your Goals, is the tenth and final installment in a 10-part self-advocacy and life skills curriculum designed to prepare middle and high school students with mild to moderate disabilities to confidently lead their own IEP meetings. Through clear guidance and structured prompts, this PDF-based presentation walks students through each part of the meeting—from introducing themselves and sharing strengths to discussing challenges, setting goals, and
This student-friendly lesson, Understanding Your IEP – Your Path to Success, is the first in a 10-part self-advocacy and life skills curriculum designed to empower middle and high school students with mild to moderate disabilities. It introduces the concept of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) in simple, relatable terms, helping students understand what an IEP is, why they have one, who is on their IEP team, and how it supports their learning. The lesson encourages self-awareness and se
This lesson, Understanding My Strengths & Interests – A Guide to Student-Led IEPs, is the fourth in a 10-part self-advocacy and life skills curriculum crafted for middle and high school students with mild to moderate disabilities. It helps students explore and articulate their academic, personal, and physical strengths, as well as their individual interests, in order to play a more active role in shaping their IEP goals and learning experiences. Through relatable examples and encouraging langua
This lesson, Understanding Your IEP – A Student's Guide, is the third installment in a 10-part self-advocacy and life skills curriculum designed to help middle and high school students with mild to moderate disabilities actively engage in their educational planning. Using clear, approachable language, this PDF-based presentation breaks down key IEP components—like PLAAFP (Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance), measurable goals, accommodations, and support services—w
I am a High School SPED teacher who has worked in ABA and many other therapies and focusses on simple ways to teach students how they learn and support their executive functioning skills so they can be successful.
Teaching style
I believe everything is learned better through fun and if we can make it simple and playful then curiosity and learning follow.
My own education history
MA SPED
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