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Special Education teachers have so much data to keep track of! I wanted a simple way to track the use of accommodations and modifications by my students leading up to their annual reviews. This tracker is an easy way to collect meaningful data to assist in the decision making process. NOW EDITABLE!!! You can edit the accommodations and modifications to fit the needs of your classroom and students. There are three versions of the tracker. One is perfect to collect data for your own use.

One strategy for figuring out the number of factors a number has is to use factor rainbows. This resource provides a visual for your students. You can use this to create a vibrant and useful bulletin board or to create stunning rainbows to hang from your ceiling. Help your students become more fluent in multiplication and division while creating beautiful decor for your classroom! *** This resource includes:*** Teacher Tip sheet with tips to make this resource a success in your classroom Colo

I find that when students set and track their own goals they are more likely to put forth more effort. With this product, your students can set a personal goal, track that goal, and then celebrate that goal when they meet it! I have had great success using this method in my own classroom and I hope you can find the same success in yours! This resource includes goal planning sheets, goal tracking charts, and accomplishment certificates! Are you a special education teacher that is just starti

Make writing Behavior Intervention Plans easy with this template! I have also included an example of a BIP filled out (no identifying information) to give a idea of what can be placed in each box. When you open the file, the Behavior Intervention Plan will be in a PowerPoint. There are text boxes inserted where you will input your information. You can then save the PowerPoint for future edits or save as a PDF to print and email. Just starting out? Need more Special Education resources? Lo

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

All teachers and therapists are required to be informed of a student's testing accommodations and program modifications. This sign-off sheet is to be filled out at the beginning of the school year as well as after an annual review. I print a copy of this and bring it with me when I deliver copies of accommodations and modifications then I keep a copy in my binder. Just starting out? Need more Special Education resources? Looking for a GREAT deal? Check out this Special Education Bundle

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

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

Behavior bucks that can be used with any behavior plan. This set comes with behavior bucks in the denominations of 1, 5, 10, and 20. I have the kids keep their behavior buck in a zippered freezer bag with their names on them. It is their responsibility to keep track of their bags. They are able to earn money on a daily basis, exchange their money for larger bills on Wednesdays, and purchase from my store on Fridays. Check out the Behavior Tools and Special Education tabs under the Custom Ca

It is important to track how much support a student requires from the paraprofessional that is assigned to work with them. The ultimate goal is to reduce paraprofessional support by fostering increased independence. This form is for the paraprofessional to fill out when working with a student to help give the special education teacher a good idea of how much support is required for specific tasks. Just starting out? Need more Special Education resources? Looking for a GREAT deal? Check

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!

Set of 30 different behavior punch cards with different graphics, including some for seasons and holidays. Great tool for behavior management. You can modify the way you use them as needed. For example, you can punch the card for every hour of positive behavior to every day of positive behavior. You may reward your students for filling the entire card with punches or just a single side. Print on cardstock for durability. Use a shaped hole punch, a stamp, or your initials to mark off the sp

This behavior chart targets three behaviors: being respectful, being responsible, being safe. Perfect to use with a behavior intervention plan. When you download this product, it will be in PowerPoint format. You will be able to add the student's name, the times of day, and the goal for the day in the text boxes before printing. I have also included a copy without text boxes if you want to print first and then add the extra information. For a Behavior Intervention Plan template and an ex

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

Editable!!! Fill in your entire case load's related service schedule. I keep a copy with me so I can refer to it daily. I also cut out each student's individual schedule to tape to their desk (younger students) or in their planner (older students that move classrooms). The students really like having their schedule on their desks and it saves the daily question of, "Do I have OT today?" I also keep a copy in my emergency bag in case of a fire drill or actual emergency. That way I can ass

All kids make bad choices every once in awhile and should be held accountable and have logical consequences. To help them process their mistake and plan for a better choice the next time, I have my student fill out my "Oops...I Made a Bad Choice" form. I have included a "How to write the perfect apology" handout to help older kids (3rd-6th grade) write their own apology letter. Also, I have included a worksheet for younger kids (1st-3rd grade) that might need more guidance in writing their

This is a behavior chart I used for a student with Autism that needed frequent, short breaks. It took a few adjustments but this is the chart we used for most of the year, with the best results. The goal is to make the chunks of time longer before giving a reward. You may edit this as needed because your time periods and break choices will be different. Just starting out? Need more Special Education resources? Looking for a GREAT deal? Check out this Special Education Bundle If you hav

It is important for a special education teacher to include the parents when writing a new IEP. Notify the parents of an upcoming CSE meeting and request some information to be included on the updated IEP. *Includes reminder notice to be sent home the day before.* Save the notes from the parents in your student file for reference. If you like this form, you will also like CSE Notice and IEP Input for Teacher Just starting out? Need more Special Education resources? Looking for a GREAT deal