Self contained classroom

Setting up a schedule in a self-contained classroom is one of the hardest parts of our job. I remember my first year of teaching thinking, “why did no one teach me how to do this in college?” After years and years of tweaking my daily schedule, I finally settled on the same master schedule every […]

Here are 20 center ideas that you can use for your self-contained classroom. I have it all listed out for you including pictures

There are so many working parts in a self contained or Autism Unit. Read MORE on what you can do to survive and thrive in a self contained classroom!

Are you looking to refresh your autism schedule? Do you know where to start? Here's a dive into my daily schedule in an autism classroom!

Whether it is back to school time or not, it’s never too late to arrange your special ed classroom layout to fit your needs. Today, I’m sharing must haves in my special education classroom. In my elementary special education classroom, I love to include a sensory area in the classroom and center areas in the classroom. I have included teacher tips for special education classroom organization that will help you feel successful. Check out my moderate to severe special education classroom!

Listen to this Special Ed Podcast with 15 great ideas for Functional Centers for students with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism in High School. Read more and subscribe today!

Teaching self contained is a challenging but very important job! Are you up to it? Most of the time, and especially in my program, special education courses are all lumped together. They rarely focus on self contained, or more severe students. This usually leaves teachers scouring the internet or coming up with everything from scratch! […]

Being a new special education teacher can be overwhelming and stressful. Check out The FIRST thing to do as a new special ed teacher.

Structured work systems, also called independent work stations, are perfect for students in a self-contained classroom. These systems are visual systems that are strategically set up so students can work independently. Today I am sharing 3 structured work systems for special education students. You will find details about task box centers, three drawer work systems, and independent work binders. Students can work on file folder activities, writing or tracing, matching activities and more!

Setting up an elementary self-contained classroom can be difficult, but with preparation and organization, you'll be able to get it done.

Laying out the classroom design in special education can be tough. I've rounded up posts and goals of setting up the physical space.

Reclaim your time and energy and alleviate stress with these 9 SPED prep hacks to help you streamline your prep and prioritize your to-do list.

Promote independence in your special education classroom with well-designed work center rotations. Explore the how-to's of setting up efficient rotations for student success.

Setting up a classroom can be overwhelming! However, taking time and being meaningful about certain aspects of the classroom setup can reall...

Special education classrooms need decor and organization tweaks to fit the program needs. Read the tips on how to make the best decor choices for your sped classroom.

Visual schedules are crucial for student success in special education. Today, I am sharing everything you need to know about special education schedules. I share how to prep schedules for students in your self-contained classroom, how to set up special education schedules, and ways to teach your special education students how to use them. This is so important for classroom management. It will help decrease behavior problems throughout the day. Learn more here!

Station Rotation in Autism Units and LIFE Skills are a must for any self contained room or classroom servicing students with disabilities. Read more now...

Setting up a schedule in a self contained classroom is one of the hardest parts of the job. It’s like putting together a puzzle with 2,000 pieces, but there is always a missing piece. You constantly have to go back to the drawing board and try to find something that works best. Sometimes I wish

My first year in the self-contained classroom I was overwhelmed and understaffed (okay, so that's EVERY year, but especially year one.) To make the mos ...

Take a peek inside 9 unique special education classroom setups! Learn how each teacher sets up her classroom!