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The Importance of Listening to Special Education Teachers: SDES Leads the Way to a Foundation for Effective Programs

The Importance of Listening to Special Education Teachers: SDES Leads…

In special education, teachers play a pivotal role in the success of students and their families. As the first point of contact and primary support for…

Shaka Soul Surfers: Harnessing the Power of Surfing for Inclusivity and Unity

Shaka Soul Surfers: Harnessing the Power of Surfing for Inclusivity…

Specially Designed Education Services (SDES) is passionate about connecting functional skills to the community. We love to see social skills and independent living taken to the…

Navigating Educational Transitions with Jane Singleton: Empowering Students with Neurodiversity

Navigating Educational Transitions with Jane Singleton: Empowering Students with Neurodiversity

In the field of special education, a combination of expertise and compassion is essential for guiding students and their champions toward successful journeys. ...

Planting Skills for Future Supported Employment

Planting Skills for Future Supported Employment

Elementary school is a crucial time in a child's education to cultivate skills particularly for students with disabilities who benefit from targeted support in executive functioning…

FAST 15 Podcast Interview: Insights from JR Stevens on Supported Employment for People with Disabilities

FAST 15 Podcast Interview: Insights from JR Stevens on Supported…

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing JR Stevens, a strategic partners manager at Ooma technology company, on our FAST 15 podcast. In our conversation, JR…

Developing IEPs: A Guide for New Special Education Teachers

Developing IEPs: A Guide for New Special Education Teachers

Starting your journey as a special education teacher can be both exciting and challenging, especially when it comes to writing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

Empowering Collaboration in Special Education with Master IEP Coach® 🌟

Empowering Collaboration in Special Education with Master IEP Coach® 🌟

Are you ready to join Specially Designed Education Services (SDES) on a journey that can truly transform the way you approach developing and leading Individualized Education…

Cultivating Inclusive Connections by Empowering Siblings: Insights from Dr. DeShanna Reed 🌱

Cultivating Inclusive Connections by Empowering Siblings: Insights from Dr. DeShanna…

In our last episode of the FAST 15 Podcast, I had the privilege of continuing our conversation with the truly inspiring Dr. DeShanna Reed. So many…

Unveiling the Impact of Dr. DeShanna Reed: A Journey of Advocacy and Empowerment

Unveiling the Impact of Dr. DeShanna Reed: A Journey of…

When we talk about the transformative power of education, it's essential to highlight stories like that of Dr. Deshanna Reed, a beacon of advocacy and strength-based…

Unlocking the Power of Paraeducators in Special Education: Insights from Dr. Deborah Schloemer-Frazer

Unlocking the Power of Paraeducators in Special Education: Insights from Dr.…

In a recent episode of "The FAST 15" podcast, I had the opportunity to have a truly insightful and inspiring conversation with Dr. DeborahSchloemer-Frazer, a seasoned…

Nurturing Success: Onboarding Paraeducators in Special Education for Effective Learning

Nurturing Success: Onboarding Paraeducators in Special Education for Effective Learning

Dear Educators, Embarking on the journey of onboarding paraeducators is a crucial step in fostering a collaborative and effective special education classroom. In this blog post,…

Maximizing Team Strengths with Paraeducators in Special Education Classrooms

Maximizing Team Strengths with Paraeducators in Special Education Classrooms

If you are like me, you know full-well that special education classroom engagement requires coordinated and efficient team effort where everyone is on the same page…

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Scheduling Tip

Find a student in your classroom who can read and understand your master schedule. Assign them a job in the morning to help set up individual student schedules. See the video of Megan setting up the schedule.
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Suzanne’s student Megan was her Teacher’s Assistant first period during her junior and senior year. One of her jobs, among other clerical tasks, was to set up individual student schedules. It saved Suzanne prep time in the morning and was a great vocational experience for Megan.