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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.

Bibliographies made easy for those learning the research paper process. This MLA-style bibliography guide includes instructions for books with one author, books with more than one author, websites, encyclopedias, and magazines. Includes step-by-step instructions and an example for each type of resource. Print front-to-back to save paper and to make organization easy! This bibliography guide is also the perfect addition to your interactive notebooks. Both pages have been shrunken down for ea

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

This is a great bundle of ALL of my special education and all of my FUTURE special education products at amazing deal of about 20% off list price! Every time I update this bundle, the price will increase so the sooner you purchase, the better deal you will get! Please refer to the links to see all of the great special education resources that are included! Buy this special education bundle now and be able to download all added files for free in the future! Even when the price increases for

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

50% off for first 48 hours! (until 3/14) Do your students have trouble remembering to write on every other line for their rough drafts? Mine always did until I created these pages. Every other line is lightly greyed out to remind the students to skip lines. Students can write on the white lines and that leaves space to make corrections in the greyed out lines. I created this writing paper to assist my special education students in organizing their ideas. It worked so well, I have all of

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

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

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!

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

Teacher Appreciation can be expressed year round! Print these beautiful 5x7 picture files at your local photo shop to frame for your classroom. These also make great and inexpensive gifts for your teacher friends. * In March 2014, I bought 3 8x10s and 3 5x7s. With an online coupon code, I spent $12.00 for all 6 prints in less than an hour! This was at Walgreens online but you can find deals like that at most photo shops. This set includes 30 JPEG files. There is a variety of quotes and

Teacher Appreciation can be expressed year round! Print these beautiful 8x10 picture files at your local photo shop to frame for your classroom. These also make great and inexpensive gifts for your teacher friends. * In March 2014, I bought 3 8x10s and 3 5x7s. With an online coupon code, I spent $12.00 for all 6 prints in less than an hour! This was at Walgreens online but you can find deals like that at most photo shops. This set includes 30 JPEG files. There is a variety of quotes and

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

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,