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Welcome! I’m Sarah — a former Special Education Teacher and founder of The Holland Guide Advocacy. I’ve sat at the IEP table from every angle: as an educator, as a parent partner, and now as an advocate helping families around the world.
Here in my TPT store, you’ll find practical, thoughtful, and beautifully designed tools that support collaborative, child-centered IEP planning. Whether you're a parent preparing for your first IEP meeting or a teacher looking to strengthen your inclusive practices, family partnerships, or special education materials, these resources are made for you!
Every product is rooted in my real-world experience — and inspired by Welcome to Holland, the poem that reminds us all to embrace this journey with grace and purpose.
🧩 Let's make special education truly inclusive — together.
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Out of My Mind – Adapted Novel Series and Activities
Make Out of My Mind accessible to all learners with this adapted novel study! Each chapter is simplified into an easy-to-read summary, paired with visual-supported multiple-choice questions to promote understanding and engagement. Perfect for students who need: ✔️ Reduced text load ✔️ Visual answer choices ✔️ Touch-to-answer response options ✔️ Modified comprehension checks
2nd - 8th
Classroom Community, Reading
A Guide To The Most Powerful Meeting in Special Education
A Parent's Guide to MAPs Meetings: The Most Powerful Meeting in Special EducationAre you preparing for an IEP meeting but wish your child's team truly understood who your child is beyond test scores, goals, and service minutes? This comprehensive MAPs (Making an Action Plan) Meeting Guide helps parents, advocates, educators, and support teams create a shared vision for a student's future through a powerful person-centered planning process. Unlike traditional IEP meetings, MAPs meetings focus on
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Daily Check-In & Portable Zones of Regulation | Special Education & SEL Tools
Daily Check-In & Portable Zones of Regulation Bundle | Special Education & SEL Tools Help your students understand their emotions, build self-regulation skills, and start each day with confidence using this special education-friendly bundle! This resource pairs two powerful tools: Daily Check-In Book — An interactive, customizable morning routine tool that helps students identify their feelings, select regulation strategies, and follow a visual schedule. Portable Zones of Regulation Toolkit
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Personalized Zone of Regulation Toolkit
Portable Zones of Regulation ToolkitSupport self-regulation on the go with this customizable, student-friendly tool!This pocket-sized Zones of Regulation toolkit allows students to personalize strategies for each zone—giving them a practical way to recognize and manage their emotions throughout the day. The notecard-sized format makes it easy to clip to a lanyard, slip into a desk, or carry in a sensory kit. ✅ What’s Included:Editable templates for all four ZonesVisual and text-based strategy o
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Social Emotional Learning
SH & CH Diagraph Flashcards
SH & CH Diagraph Flashcards with CVC/CCVC/CVCC Word Practice Make phonics hands-on with this versatile set of flashcards designed to help emerging readers identify diagraphs and strengthen blending skills. Students will learn to spot sh and ch while practicing essential CVC, CCVC, and CVCC word patterns for decoding mastery. What’s Included: ✅ SH & CH diagraph flashcards ✅ Basic CVC, CCVC, and CVCC words for early phonics practice ✅ Instructions for multisensory “How to Use” activities Ho
PreK - 2nd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading
Paraprofessional Training Guide for Special Education
Equip your support staff with the tools, mindset, and confidence to thrive in a special education setting.This comprehensive, easy-to-adapt training guide is designed to onboard and empower paraprofessionals working in self-contained or inclusive special education classrooms. While based on a high school classroom model, the strategies and insights are relevant and customizable for any grade level. Whether you're a teacher training new staff or an administrator building professional developmen
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For All Subjects
IEP Meeting Parent Must-Haves Bundle: Guides, Checklists & Student Info
Navigating IEP meetings can be overwhelming, even for experienced parents. This Parent Must-Haves Bundle gives you the tools, confidence, and clarity to advocate effectively and stay organized throughout the IEP process. This bundle includes 3 essential resources: Speak IEP: A Parent’s Translation ToolDecode the language of special education and feel confident at every IEP meeting. This printable guide translates the most common IEP terms and acronyms into clear, parent-friendly language, or
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Interactive Zones of Regulation Book- Special Education Morning Routine
Daily Check-In | Special Education Morning Meeting & Zones of Regulation Tool Help your students identify emotions, build self-regulation skills, and start the day calmly and confidently with this interactive Daily Check-In Book! Designed with special education, autism, and inclusive classrooms in mind, this tool combines visual supports, Zones of Regulation strategies, and personalized elements to create a consistent morning routine that empowers students to communicate their feelings and
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For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific, School Counseling
Out of My Mind AAC Activity Bundle- for Gen-ed + Inclusion Class
Make Your Classroom More Inclusive — With Out of My Mind + AAC Activity BundleLooking for a meaningful way to teach empathy and communication in your classroom? This resource bundle pairs perfectly with Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper and gives students an opportunity to experience what it’s like to communicate differently. What’s Included: Blank AAC Device Template — Students design their own boards using words/phrases that matter to them Guided Activity Instructions — Step-by-step facil
4th - 12th
Classroom Community, Novel Studies, Other (ELA)
Also included in: Out of My Mind – Adapted Novel Series and Activities
Social + Emotional Life Skills SOCIAL STORIES Bundle
Prepare your students for everyday social success with this Social Skills & Emotional Regulation Social Story Bundle!Designed for special education, autism support, and inclusive classrooms, this bundle includes clear, visual, and student-friendly social stories that teach essential interpersonal skills and emotional regulation strategies. Each story uses simple language, visual icons, and interactive practice activities to help students understand common social situations, develop self-awaren
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Reading, Social Emotional Learning
Zone of Regulation Social Story | Social Skills & Emotional Regulation for SPED
Help students understand, identify, and manage their emotions with this step-by-step social story about the Zones of Regulation! This resource uses clear visuals, simple language, and interactive activities to teach students how to recognize their feelings, identify which zone they’re in, and choose effective regulation tools to get back to a calm, ready-to-learn state. Perfect for students who experience anxiety, impulsivity, or challenges with emotional regulation, this story builds self-
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Not Subject Specific, Reading, Social Emotional Learning
Social Scenarios for Teens with Disabilities
Real-life situations. Meaningful conversations. Everyday social success.This resource includes 75 daily social scenarios designed to spark discussion, build social-emotional understanding, and support high school and upper middle school students with disabilities. Each scenario encourages students to think critically and explore two possible ways to respond — helping them build confidence and problem-solving skills for real-world situations. Perfect for special education classrooms, life skill
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Social Emotional Learning
Game Time Social Skills: Interactive Social Story for Turn-Taking & Losing SPED
Help students learn how to play games successfully—with social skills support built right in! This interactive, velcro-based social story is designed specifically for kids who struggle with losing games, waiting their turn, managing big feelings, and understanding the hidden social rules of play. Created with speech therapy, special education, and OT needs in mind, this resource teaches kids how to have fun, how to stay regulated, and how to interact kindly with peers during gameplay. 🌟
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Character Education, For All Subjects, Social Emotional Learning
IEP Meeting Guide + Checklist for Parents
IEP Meeting Guide & Checklist for Parents and Educators Empower yourself with confidence and clarity at your next IEP meeting. This printable, user-friendly guide is designed to help parents and educators navigate the IEP process with less stress and more success. Inside this resource, you’ll find: ✔️ Clear explanations of each section of the IEP ✔️ Easy-to-follow checklists ✔️ Thoughtful, guiding questions to ask during meetings ✔️ Space to jot down notes, observations, and follow-ups ✔️
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For All Subjects
Also included in: IEP Meeting Parent Must-Haves Bundle: Guides, Checklists & Student Info
Bathroom Task List – Visual Routine for Hand Washing or Using the Toilet
This visual bathroom task list helps support independence and reduce prompting during toileting and hand washing routines. Perfect for students with disabilities, early learners, or anyone who benefits from clear visual supports! This editable routine guide gives students a step-by-step checklist to follow in the bathroom. It helps increase independence, build routine, and reduce behavior issues by making expectations clear and consistent. You can choose between: ✔️ 6-Step Hand Washing ✔️ Go
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Community + Functional Life Skills SOCIAL STORIES Bundle
Prepare your students for real-world success with this Community + Functional Life Skills Social Stories Bundle! Designed for special education, autism programs, and inclusive classrooms, these social stories teach step-by-step routines and real-life skills using visual supports, simple language, and interactive practice activities. Social Stories Included: 1. Using Contactless Pay 2. Ordering Food in a Drive-Thru 3. Going to a Haircut Appointment 4. Crossing The Street social story bundle |
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Classroom Community, Reading
Paraprofessional Appreciation Book | Student-Made Gift for SPED
Paraprofessional Appreciation Book | Student-Made Gift for ParasCelebrate your paraprofessionals with a keepsake they’ll treasure forever! This Paraprofessional Appreciation Book is designed for students to fill out, sharing their gratitude in fun and heartfelt ways. A perfect gift for Para Appreciation Week, staff recognition events, or end-of-year celebrations.What’s Included: ✅ Student-friendly pages with sentence starters (e.g., “You make me smile when…”, “My favorite thing about you is…
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Also included in: Paraprofessional Appreciation & Staff Organization Bundle
Adapted Weekend News Worksheet
Adapted Weekend NewsA low-prep, high-impact communication tool for SPED classrooms.This visual, cut-and-paste weekend news activity supports students in reflecting on and sharing their weekend experiences in a structured, accessible format. Perfect for:Morning meeting routinesBuilding communication and writing skillsSupporting IEP goals related to language, AAC use, or emotional regulation✅ Differentiation & Accessibility:Includes visual answer choices to support students with limited verbal l
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Student Centered Planning-MAPs Meeting Guide/Google Slides
Empower student voice before the IEP begins. This MAPs Meeting Guide (Making Action Plan) is a ready-to-use, Google Slides template designed to lead teams through a person-centered planning meeting that focuses on who the student is—their dreams, fears, strengths, and goals. Perfect for both parents and educators, this guide helps teams visualize the whole child and collaborate on meaningful, individualized next steps. Whether you’re preparing for an IEP or just want to elevate student input,
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Editable Token Boards for Behavior Support | Visual Reinforcement Tool for SPED
These flexible, editable Token Boards are a powerful visual reinforcement tool designed to support behavior, motivation, and communication in special education and inclusive settings. Whether you're working with students using AAC, managing classroom routines, or building self-regulation, these boards help learners see progress and stay motivated! This resource is ideal for: Special education teachers Speech & occupational therapists General educators supporting diverse learners Home use with
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About the store
Experience
Welcome! I’m Sarah — a former Special Education Teacher and founder of The Holland Guide Advocacy. I’ve sat at the IEP table from every angle: as an educator, as a parent partner, and now as an advocate helping families around the world.
Here in my TPT store, you’ll find practical, thoughtful, and beautifully designed tools that support collaborative, child-centered IEP planning. Whether you're a parent preparing for your first IEP meeting or a teacher looking to strengthen your inclusive practices, family partnerships, or special education materials, these resources are made for you!
Every product is rooted in my real-world experience — and inspired by Welcome to Holland, the poem that reminds us all to embrace this journey with grace and purpose.
🧩 Let's make special education truly inclusive — together.
Teaching style
My teaching style is rooted in inclusion, self-determination, and lifelong connection. As a former special educator turned advocate, I believe all students deserve meaningful access to education in the least restrictive environment. I design resources that foster collaboration, promote life skills, and empower both families and educators. Every tool I create supports student-centered learning, strong school-home communication, and a commitment to inclusive practices that truly make a difference.
Awards & shining teacher moments
I was honored to be named the 2024 Special Education Teacher of the Year by the North Coastal Consortium for Special Education (NCCSE) in recognition of my dedication to inclusive education and advocacy.
My own education history
I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary and Special Education from Grand Canyon University, a Master’s degree in Special Education from California State University San Marcos, and a Certificate in Disability Law and Advocacy from the University of San Diego. This academic foundation has shaped both my classroom teaching and my work as an advocate, equipping me to create practical, user-friendly resources that help bridge the gap between families and educators in the IEP process.
Additional biographical information
After years in the classroom, I founded The Holland Guide Advocacy to extend my support beyond the school setting. Inspired by the poem "Welcome to Holland," my advocacy work focuses on guiding families through the complexities of special education with empathy and expertise. Through personalized consulting and resource development, I aim to empower parents and educators alike to champion the best outcomes for their children and students.
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