Many teachers will be getting ready for the new year. The most important thing is to get organized and plan out your first days. Here are a few things to keep in mind..
1. CALENDAR EVENTS: Be aware of school calendar, and all events and meetings the first month. Plan early for assessments and IEP’s
2. [...]
Special Ed Classroom.com is devoted to helping teachers in the classroom. We feel that there is a direct correlation between the success of the teacher and the success of the student. Success Stories is a place for Special Ed Classroom to post a boast.
As a service to Exceptional teacher’s and student’s we will [...]
Teaching Techniques
Teacher circulates around the classroom, Repeat instructions, Check for understanding, List assignments and/or instructions on the board, Use visual aids in giving instructions, Teach study skills, Limit number of oral instructions, Vary voice volume as required, Use eye contact, Use close proximity, Reduce visual/hearing stimulation,
Enviornments
Change seating, Reduce distractions, Change groups, Create more physical space, Special [...]
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Text to Speech for Mac Users:
When using a Mac there is a simple text to speech procedure.
Highlight or select the area you want for text to speech. (eg. A basic paragraph)
Click the program link to the right of the apple (eg Word, Safari, etc.)
Click Services
Click Speech
Click Start Speeking
District personnel are concerned with how the current economic crises will impact public schools and the general ed classroom. We are concerned with the impact of the lack of resources in the Special Ed Classroom. Let us know how you are affected and any suggestions for supplying your class with pencils, paper etc.