Special Education

Special Education

Special education became a passion of mine when I started to get into the field of education. The complexities that go into the differentiation of instruction can be applied in many settings while being an educator. Teaching students with complex needs has been a rewarding experience for me throughout my placements, and I would love to explore this field more in following years of education. Making a difference in the lives of students with disabilities is something I strive for, while keeping up to date with the most current practices and standards used in the field of special education.

Sample Resources for Special Education

TEC 404 Adapted Book

Adapted Book

Having adapted books available for students with complex needs will provide them with an alternative resource to look at books through a more simplified view. Providing these resources in my classroom will provide students differentiated ways to read the same stories.

visual supports.pdf

Visual Aid (Schedule)

Visual aids can be helpful to all students in a classroom. It gives students a chance to improve their comprehension and retention of information throughout the classroom.

FINAL (2).pdf

PECS Board

Picture Exchange Communication System

This tool is especially helpful for nonverbal or students who have a difficult time with communicating. Communication is essential and providing this assistive technology will make communication easier.

Sitting Down Social sotry

Social Story

A social story will give a child an opportunity to see how they might be able to act in a specific situation. This can be helpful when trying to address a behavior or help guide a student to acquire specific life skills.

Special Education Lesson Plans

First lesson plan SPE 202

Feelings and emotions lesson plan

This lesson teaches students how to identify different emotions and feelings they are having.

Learning Package (SPE 303 Final)

Life skill and academic lesson plan

These lessons are designed for a forth grade student who is placed in an inclusive setting.