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Working with students with emotional and behavior disabilities can be one of the most challenging, yet rewarding jobs. When I worked with these students, I found that it was helpful to know how they were feeling before we began our day. With this sheet, you can have a quick check-in with your students on a daily basis. This set is differentiated to fit the needs of your students. There is a girl and a boy set that each include a place to draw about or write an explanation about their fee

Communication barriers between school and home can impact a student's progress. I have used a empty notebook to go back and forth between school and home, but I find that I was spending too much time trying to write in details. With this communication log, you will be able to quickly fill in what is necessary. Also, there is a portion for parents to reply with information about the night before and the morning routine. I find when I get information from parents about a student's night and m

Special Education Co-Teaching (inclusion) can be confusing for parents that have never experienced it. This trifold brochure is perfect for educating parents about what co-teaching is and how it will benefit their child. Included on this brochure is: Definition of co-teaching Benefits of co-teaching Models of co-teaching FAQs about co-teaching Things to remember * * * If you are looking for the ESL version of this product, you can find that here. Are you a special education teacher that i

ESL programs are starting to look more like a co-teaching model in some states. CoTeaching (inclusion) is a very rewarding opportunity for an ESL teacher and a general education teacher to teach along side each other in a heterogeneous setting. This Ultimate Co-Teaching Start-Up kit is perfect for those that are new to co-teaching or are co-teaching with a new partner. Even those co-teaching with the same partner for years will benefit from this product! You can find the special education

Special Education wouldn't be what it is today without our paraprofessionals. Getting a group of adults to work together can be a challenge but once everybody is on the same page, it can be very productive and rewarding. The purpose of this product is to promote team cohesiveness. This product includes: tips for teachers working with paraprofessionals tips for paraprofessionals key terms defined for paraprofessionals "getting to know you" sheets routine organizer sheet reflection sheet p

All of the important IEP information on one page! I print this form out and write on in with pencil so that it is easy to change. We all know how many times a related services schedule or an IEP can change during a year! I have a giant binder that I keep information on all of my students. I use this page in a plastic sleeve/divider as the cover page to each student section. This purchase is for personal use only. If other teachers would like to use this document, please direct them to my Te

Special Education meetings can be intimidating, so it is important to be organized! I always have a handwritten list of things I need to include in my CSE (Committee for Special Education) packet but I wanted my packets to look more organized and professional so I created these cover pages. There are four CSE cover pages included: CSE Annual Review CSE Re-evaluation CSE Initial Evaluation CSE Program Review ANDFour IEP cover pages included: IEP Annual Review IEP Re-evaluation IEP Initial Eval

Keep track of your entire caseload's testing accommodations in one place! I use this for myself, but I also make separate documents to distribute to homeroom teachers with their specific students and their information. Very helpful and a huge time saver for all! This sheet is perfect for IEPs and 504 plans. Just print and fill in! Couldn't be easier! Just starting out? Need more Special Education resources? Looking for a GREAT deal? Check out this Special Education Bundle This purchase

Special Education meetings can be intimidating, especially for the student! Beginning in middle school, students can be a part of their IEP meetings. Make that transition a little easier and less overwhelming with this predictable visual schedule. Each part of the meeting is laid out and explained to your student. There is room for he or she to take notes if they choose. And the best part is they can check off each section once it's completed! This resource is also perfect for parents!

A chart that I use to organize the important dates of the year for each of my special education students. It is important to know when an annual review or a re-evaluation is due by. Also, keep track of related services so you know who needs to be contacted about meetings, etc. This chart has been a very important visual as I plan out my year of writing IEPs for my students. Just starting out? Need more Special Education resources? Looking for a GREAT deal? Check out this Special Education

Co-Teaching (inclusion) can be confusing for parents that have never experienced it. This trifold brochure is perfect for educating parents about what co-teaching is and how it will benefit their child. Included on this brochure is: Definition of co-teaching Benefits of co-teaching Models of co-teaching FAQs about co-teaching Things to remember Get the entire Ultimate Co-Teaching Start-Up Kit - ESL Edition! This product is included in the ULTIMATE Co-Teaching Start-Up Kit - ESL Edition *

For parents to fill out on "Meet the Teacher" night. Important contact information and a place for parents to write 3 important, fun facts about their child. Includes a spot for parents to write a preferred method of contact during and after school hours. Print double-sided to keep record of communication with parents. Just starting out? Need more Special Education resources? Looking for a GREAT deal? Check out this Special Education Bundle Key words: Back to school, special education,

I use this when a student's behavior consistently does not allow them to be with their peers. I use this to document the amount of time they are away from their peers. There is space to write notes about the time away. I calculate the percentage of the day the student is away from their peers. This can be helpful when developing a Behavior Intervention Plan. For a BIP template and an example of a BIP, check out this Behavior Intervention Plan Just starting out? Need more Special Educati

This freebie poster set would be perfect for your special education, inclusion, or regular education classroom. It encourages your students to believe in themselves by just being themselves! Believe in Yourself - Be You Just starting out as a Special Education Teacher? Need more Special Education resources? Looking for a GREAT deal? Check out this Special Education Bundle