Looking for engaging extended school year activities? Special education high schools provide specialized lesson plans, themes, and curriculum for autistic and neurodivergent students. From exploring new ideas to developing meaningful experiences, the extended school year offers a chance for continuous learning. Whether you're seeking the meaning of extended school year or looking for specific activities, special education high schools can offer the necessary support. Transition Curriculum

Learn about the my favorite social skills curricula to help you or your students or clients develop essential life skills.

In this article, I outline survival tips for first-year special education teachers. My survival guide includes advice about planning, IEPs, networking, prioritizing, and more with lots of resources.

As a special education teacher have you thought about alternate jobs for teachers? Today, I will share 10 jobs outside of teaching. There are many jobs in a school that are outside of the classroom like a reading specialist, math specialist, school counselor, or school psychologist. There are jobs outside of a school like special education advocate or educational consultant. Remote work is also possible like educational writer, curriculum designer, or educational technology specialist.

Technology can be such an AMAZING resource in the special education classroom. iPads, tablets and AAC devices can help students communicate, access curriculum, create and use visual schedules, and learn basic math and reading skills. But, as a special education teacher, it can be hard to know what apps you should be using in your special education classroom. So, here are 10 of my favorite apps to use with special education students.

Special Needs Homeschool Curriculum: Where To Start - a real life look at where to start when deciding on a special needs homeschool curriculum.

How do you become a Special Education Advocate? #IEPmeeting #DontIEPAlone

It's one thing to do worksheets that have word problems involving money, but being able to transfer money skills in the community is another skill to master. Here are some ideas to prepare your students for the community and beyond!

Community Based Instruction Sites in your community. Students can work on life skills, vocational training, independence, and career preparation while in the community. #SpecialEducation #lifeskills #lessonplans #vocationaltraining #teachingindependence #highschool #spedcurriculum #jobskills #specialedlessonplans #workskills

We have been homeschooling on and off for about five years now and although I love to search the Internet for a new "special needs friendly" curriculum