Feeling the Time Crunch? 

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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 eyes. As a special education teacher, I often find myself drowning in stress over getting everything done for my students. There are only so many hours in a day, and my students have complex, diverse needs. I lose sleep wondering if I’m providing them with adequate support.

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.