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Unwrapping Creativity: Gingerbread House Day in Special Education

Unwrapping Creativity: Gingerbread House Day in Special Education

Greetings, Special Education Champions! As December marches on closer to Winter Break, let’s focus our attention on festive charm. I was thinking that we could gather…

Cultivating Functional Academics: Digging into World Soil Day

Cultivating Functional Academics: Digging into World Soil Day

Hello Special Education Champions, Happy World Soil Day! Today, on December 5th, let's consider engaging in ...

Embracing Diversity in Special Education: Reflecting on International Students Day

Embracing Diversity in Special Education: Reflecting on International Students Day

Hello, Champions! Last Friday was International Students Day--a great reminder of the diverse journeys our students in special education take as they navigate the world of…

Cultivating Gratitude in the Classroom: A November Reflection

Cultivating Gratitude in the Classroom: A November Reflection

November is here, and Thanksgiving is just around the corner. It's a time when we all reflect on the things we're grateful for, and special education…

A Transformative Meeting of Minds: SDES and MyKey Plans Join Forces for Special Education Transition Success at DCDT – Reno, NV

A Transformative Meeting of Minds: SDES and MyKey Plans Join…

Hello, everyone! I'm thrilled to share my recent experience at the Division of Career Development and Transition conference in Reno, NV from October 18th to 21st,…

Finding Strength in Unity: Navigating the Second Month of Teaching

Finding Strength in Unity: Navigating the Second Month of Teaching

As we step into the second month of teaching, it's like the changing of seasons. September's "Honeymoon Period" has faded, and the reality of the classroom…

The On-Task Checklist: Your Key to Organized, Productive Days in the Classroom

The On-Task Checklist: Your Key to Organized, Productive Days in…

👓Picture this: It's 🗓️ Monday morning, and you walk into your classroom with a fresh cup of ☕️coffee, ready to conquer the week ahead. You've got…

Crafting a “Serious Sandwich” Classroom Management: Balancing Fun and Learning in the Special Education Classroom

Crafting a “Serious Sandwich” Classroom Management: Balancing Fun and Learning…

In the world of education, we often hear the saying, "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy." Well, what if we told you…

Empowering Every Student: The SDES Approach to Functional Academics

Empowering Every Student: The SDES Approach to Functional Academics

Hey there, Champions! At SDES, we don't just believe in education; we believe in transformation. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to champion growth for all.…

Unleash the Potential: A Strengths-Based Approach to Special Education

Unleash the Potential: A Strengths-Based Approach to Special Education

Unleash the Potential: A Strengths-Based Approach to Special Education Hey there, Champions! In the world of education, we often talk about challenges, individualized programs, and meeting…

Feeling the Time Crunch? 

Feeling the Time Crunch? 

How Functional Academics Provides a Lifeline for Special Ed Teachers The relentless ticking of the clock. The never-ending to-do list that seems to multiply before my…

Unboxing: My Way to an Organized, Effective Classroom

Unboxing: My Way to an Organized, Effective Classroom

The day I received the boxes of curriculum 📚materials for the new Functional Academics Program was incredibly exciting! As soon as my teaching team👬👬 gathered around,…

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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.