The Special Educators
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Connecticut, United States
About the store
In 2002, Nicole Sheldon and Danielle Singleton, worked together in a classroom (K-3) with children diagnosed with Autism and other disabilities. Danielle, the teacher in the classroom and Nicole, one of the many paraprofessionals began to create materials needed in the classroom. They then decided to make the materials they used successfully in their classroom available for other teachers and parents of children with Autism and other learning abilities.
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Visual Schedule Editable Template
I think this might be my favorite resource we created so far! I started to get frustrated when loosing the small velcroed pictures to the schedules I was using. I decided to make them 'fixed'. I selected certain routines throughout the day that remain the same. This TEMPLATE allows you to place in your own pictures and text. Some examples of schedules that can be created for home and school:Morning Routine (getting ready for school or getting to school) Circle Time Snack Time Using the Bathroom
PreK - K
ABA Data Sheets Bundle- Basic Skills: Numbers, Letters, Shapes, Colors
Are you looking to start a program book for Discrete Trial Training (DTT) with your Pre-K or Special Education student? Its good to start with the basics. Find all the resources you need for Discrete Trial Instruction Basic Skills in ONE place!! This Basic Skills Discrete Trial Training Bundle includes: Letter Identification Flashcards (upper and lowercase)Letters PosterPre-filled Assessment (receptive and expressive)Discrete Trial Training FormSHAPES Identification Flashcards (with and without
PreK - K
Preference Assessment - Everything you Need!
Preference Assessment Inventories are used to determine what children value the most. Items that are determined highly motivating can then be used when implementing a Work/Reward system. When printed, these Preference Assessment materials fit a 3 inch binder! Materials include Pre-Filled Preference Assessment data sheets for 180 common reinforcers across 6 categories (Edible Reinforcers, Tangible Reinforcers, Sensorimotor Reinforcers, Social Reinforcers, Activity Reinforcers, Community Reinforce
PreK - 12th
Social Emotional Learning
Behavior Support | Small Schoolbus Token Board, Reward Chart, Token Economy
Token boards and reward charts are a tool used to motivate students to complete schoolwork or challenging tasks. All students can benefit from these visual supports, especially students with autism, special education services, and children in early childhood education. At HOME: Promotes motivation to complete undesirable tasks. Hang a board in your child’s room to reward completion of chores. Deliver tokens after each chore is completed.Hang one in the bathroom while toilet training. Deliv
PreK - 1st
Also included in: Behavior Support | Token Board Bundle, Token Reward Chart, Token Economy
Handwriting MEGA Bundle
Get everything you need to teach handwriting skills. Our system begins at handwriting strokes and ends with writing within handwriting lines. We replicate the teaching method of Discrete Trial Training with faded prompting.] This BUNDLE allows you to complete all steps in teaching handwriting skills. You will be able to:✔ Assess students handwriting skills (Upper & Lowercase Letters) ✔ Conquer basic handwriting strokes ✔ Teach letter formation (Upper & Lowercase Letters)) ✔ Teach to write withi
PreK - 2nd
Writing
ABA Data Sheets NUMBERS Identification Discrete Trial Training Bundle
Are you looking to start a program book for Discrete Trial Training (DTT) with your Pre-K or Kindergartener? Its good to start with the basics. Find all the resources you need for Discrete Trial Instruction NUMBERS Identification and Counting in ONE place!! This Basic Skills NUMBERS Identification Bundle includes: Flashcards (1-100)Numbers PosterPre-filled Assessments Number Identification (Receptive and Expressive)Counting Objects (Receptive and Expressive)Expressive CountingDiscrete Trial Tra
PreK - K
Also included in: ABA Data Sheets Bundle- Basic Skills: Numbers, Letters, Shapes, Colors
Home Visual Schedule | Checklist, Schedule, Token Board, Flip Schedule
I think this might be my favorite resource we created so far! I started to get frustrated when losing the small velcroed pictures to the schedules I was using. I decided to make them 'fixed'. I selected certain routines throughout the day that remain the same. I then realized, my daughter specifically, benefitted from the pictures being removed or not being seen so she knew where she was in the schedule/routine. So, the 'flip' portion was added to cover each task as it was completed. When she n
PreK - K
Handwriting - Assessment
Identifying a students level of support when it comes to handwriting can be tricky. Some students have strength with certain writing areas than others. These Handwriting Assessments provide a quick, clean way to assess your students' handwriting abilities. Hand these out at the beginning of the school year or lesson, and again at the end to show growth. Parents will love it! A blank assessment is also provided for you to assess other areas, such as shapes, numbers, students' names and more! Be s
PreK - 3rd
Writing
Also included in: Handwriting MEGA Bundle
Visual Schedule Pocket Schedule Token Board with Pocket Storage
These Token/Schedule Boards offer so much in one convenient place! Print a page, and fold into thirds. On the front is the token system. Choose between two display options: ✔ Reward Only ✔ First Then Open the Token/Schedule Board to find a ' Choice Menu'. Here you can place frequently requested reinforcers/rewards for the child to choose from. (We placed the Choice Menu in here on purpose, it is hidden as to not become a distractor.) Here you will also find a handy storage pocket to store tok
PreK - 12th
ABA Data Sheets LETTERS Identification Discrete Trial Instruction Bundle
Are you looking to start a program book for Discrete Trial Training (DTT) with your Pre-K or Kindergartener? Its good to start with the basics. Find all the resources you need for Discrete Trial Instruction LETTER Identification in ONE place!! This Basic Skills LETTER Identification Discrete Trial Training Bundle includes: Flashcards (upper and lowercase)Letters PosterPre-filled Assessment (receptive and expressive)Discrete Trial Training FormBe sure to check out the other Basic Skills Discrete
PreK - K
Also included in: ABA Data Sheets Bundle- Basic Skills: Numbers, Letters, Shapes, Colors
ABA Data Sheets COLOR Identification Discrete Trial Training Bundle
Are you looking to start a program book for Discrete Trial Training (DTT) with your Pre-K or Kindergartener? Its good to start with the basics. Find all the resources you need for Discrete Trial Instruction COLOR Identification in ONE place!! This Basic Skills COLORS Identification Bundle includes: Flashcards (with and without text)Colors PosterPre-filled Assessment (receptive and expressive)Discrete Trial Training FormBe sure to check out the other Basic Skills Discrete Trial Training Bundles:
PreK - K
Also included in: ABA Data Sheets Bundle- Basic Skills: Numbers, Letters, Shapes, Colors
Self Help Skills-Toilet Training Guide for Teachers and Caregivers
If you are discouraged by unsuccessful attempts to Potty Train your child, the following recommendations within this guide may be for you. The process outlined in this document has been used successfully by special education teachers and parents. Many of the children now potty-trained were 6, 7, 8 years old or older. This process is one of many ways to address the issue of Potty Training. Always supervise children in the bathroom to keep them safe from water and other dangers. Book Includes:•St
PreK - K
ABA Data Sheets SHAPES Identification Discrete Trial Training Bundle
Are you looking to start a program book for Discrete Trial Training (DTT) with your Pre-K or Kindergartener? Its good to start with the basics. Find all the resources you need for Discrete Trial Training SHAPES Identification in ONE place!! This Basic Skills SHAPES Identification Discrete Trial Training Bundle includes: Flashcards (with and without text)Shapes PosterPre-filled Assessment (receptive and expressive)Discrete Trial Training FormBe sure to check out the other Basic Skills Discrete T
PreK - K
Also included in: ABA Data Sheets Bundle- Basic Skills: Numbers, Letters, Shapes, Colors
Self Help Books Bundle
These Self Help Books provide visuals of actual people and items to assist with complete tasks. Books are 8 1/2 x 11" To purchase books individually, click on the links below: Taking a Bath BookGoing to the Bathroom BookGetting Dressed BookWashing Hands Instructional BookOther Self Help Resources: Dressing HooksToilet Training Guide for Teachers and Caregivers*It is recommended to print on card stock and use 5 mil laminate.
PreK - 1st
Handwriting Practice Pages-Upper and Lowercase Letters
Do you have a student that struggles with letter formation? Do you have a student who has trouble writing on the lines of their paper? Or, benefits from ABA methods of teaching using repetition? Our handwriting system follows the repetition found within Discrete Trial Training. Each page has 10 ‘trials’ or letters to trace. The letters are considered ‘prompts’ which are faded throughout the pages. The goal is independently writing the letter(s) on the handwriting line. This pack includes bo
PreK - 4th
Writing
Also included in: Handwriting MEGA Bundle
Handwriting - Pre-Writing Practice Pages
Do you have a student who struggles with tracing or letter formation? These Pre-Writing Practice Pages may help! This system provides repetition similar to Discrete Trial Training while practicing the most basic writing strokes. Print them out, pop them into clear sheet protectors and put into a binder! Let us know how this system works out for you! Be sure to check out our other handwriting resources: Handwriting AssessmentsLarge Letter Practice Pages (Upper & Lowercase Letters)Handwriting Pr
PreK - 4th
Writing
Also included in: Handwriting MEGA Bundle
Holidays: Thanksgiving Placemats
Looking for a quick activity for your students or children? These placemats are a quick print and great addition to Thanksgiving Dinner! Use them in the classroom and have your students decorate and laminate. Parents can hand these out at dinner time where children can color before or after their meal. If you like this activity, check out our Turkey, Color, Cut & Paste Activity! ⭐Don’t forget to leave a review! ⭐ TPT credits are earned toward future purchases for each review you leave! ❤ Fo
PreK - 1st
Other (Arts)
Handwriting Number Formation Practice Pages
Do you have a student who struggles with tracing or number formation? These Number Formation Practice Pages may help. Numbers 1-20 print in a set of 10 on each page. This system provides repetition similar to Discrete Trial Training. Print them out, pop them into clear sheet protectors and put into a binder! Let us know how this system works out for you! Be sure to check out out other handwriting resources: Handwriting Assessments (Upper & Lowercase Letters)Pre-Writing Practice PagesLarge Lett
PreK - 4th
Writing
Also included in: Handwriting MEGA Bundle
Self Help Skills-Washing Hands Book
This instructional book breaks down the steps of washing hands in a visual format. Each step has a picture of the action along with a short statement of the instruction. Students can be guided to complete the task of washing their hands with these visuals, eventually resulting in completion of the task independently. Book 8 1/2 x 11" See our other Self Help Books: Taking a Bath BookToilet Training Guide for Teachers and CaregiversGoing to the Bathroom BookGetting Dressed BookDressing HooksBrushi
PreK - 1st
Also included in: Self Help Books Bundle
ABA Data Sheets Vocabulary and Function Back to School
Are you looking for ways to increase student engagement in your class? Choral Responding is one technique that will provide repetition, predictability and errorless teaching for engaging all learners! This resource will provide you with the visuals necessary for teaching vocabulary that children will encounter as they get ready for, travel to and participate in school. The materials can be presented in a group setting, in stations or centers and 1:1. Materials support Discrete Trial Training (DT
PreK - 6th
English Language Arts
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About the store
Experience
In 2002, Nicole Sheldon and Danielle Singleton, worked together in a classroom (K-3) with children diagnosed with Autism and other disabilities. Danielle, the teacher in the classroom and Nicole, one of the many paraprofessionals began to create materials needed in the classroom. They then decided to make the materials they used successfully in their classroom available for other teachers and parents of children with Autism and other learning abilities.
Teaching style
Discrete Trial Training (DTT) is a repetitive teaching approach often paired with visuals for teaching children with Autism and other Developmental Disabilities. The materials available through the Special Educator's Store can be used for all students, especially those that learn best through a visual and kinesthetic modality.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Nicole and Danielle have been sharing their materials with other teachers for several years, first as an established company (LLC) where we traveled to conferences promoting our products and now through TPT.
*Disclaimer: Train-N-Station was first established as an LLC but was dissolved several years ago. Some of our material may have the markings of LLC, however we are no longer operating as such.
My own education history
Danielle began working as a Special Education teacher in 1992 where she taught elementary special education. In 1996 she earned her second Master's Degree in Special Education and Elementary Education. In 2012, she moved on to become the Inclusion Facilitator for East Hartford CT school district where she later became Supervisor for the Special Education Department. She earned her Administrative degree in 2015. In 2016, Danielle moved on to become Supervisor of Special Education KEY Program specifically overseeing students on the Autism Spectrum, Pre K-21.
Additional biographical information
Nicole began working in the field as a paraprofessional in 2002. Since then, she has completed her Bachelor's in Social Science, Master's degree in Special Education with certificates in Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism Spectrum Disorder. She works as a Behavior Specialist/Consultant providing services to children and adults within group homes, schools and in home supports.
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