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The first day of school can feel overwhelming and confusing for preschoolers with special needs. Visual supports are essential tools…

In the world of special education, you’ve likely heard of the acronym “LRE,” which stands for Least Restrictive Environment. It…

Twenty-five ongoing projects related to special education got cancellation notices on Friday night from the U.S. Department of Education, imminently…

The U.S. Department of Education will supply expected competitive grant funding for hundreds of in-progress special education projects nationwide in…

(Give or Take a Few Tears and Snacks) Teaching special education is a journey filled with sticky notes, laughter, chaos,…

What is the prompting hierarchy? The prompting hierarchy is a tool to help learners gain a new skill towards independence…

Special education teachers tend to have hefty workloads that can lead to stress and burnout. Principals may not be able…

Morning meetings are a great way to build community in your classroom. I was trained in the responsive classroom method,…

Despite the Trump administration’s broad promises to preserve special education funding, advocates are spreading the word nationwide that up to…

Adapted books are an amazing tool in the special education classroom! These books help increase student engagement and develop comprehension.…