All You Need to Know About Special Education Classrooms

Whether you are a new special education teacher or have been teaching for years, this guide to the special education classroom is for you. There are articles that provide techniques and strategies to use for special education students as well as modified lesson plans, activities and games. It is important to provide students with special needs with the best education possible. This can be done from setting up your classroom properly to choosing the right activities for every student. If you teach students with emotional or behavioral issues you need to check out this guide as well. Once you click on one of the links it can take you to many other articles related to special education. class

Setting up a 5th Grade Special Education Classroom

When deciding how to set up a 5th grade special education classroom, it is important to consider the individual needs of each student while developing an overall environment that is...

Teaching Irony

Irony can be challenging to teach, but a visual lesson and a demonstration can students understand this abstract concept....

Teaching About Themes

This lesson will introduce the concept of themes to students in a special education classroom....

Encourage Good Classroom Behavior Using Positive Reinforcement

Using positive reinforcement in your classroom is the best way to teach children to make good choices. Give your students the boost they need to make the right choices in their lives inside and outside...

Hands-On Learning Strategies for Students with Down Syndrome

Students with Down Syndrome may learn at a slower pace than other student their own age and may require tailored teaching techniques. Hands-on activities are often a great way to help them learn. Find...

Classroom Setup in a Multicategorical Special Education Classroom

Does it matter how you set up your classroom to teach a multicategorical special education class? If you have a variety of different special needs in your class, you probably need to consider them...

Examining the Pros and Cons of Mainstreaming

When we make decisions what we are actually doing is comparing pros/cons. Mainstreaming is no different. Mainstreaming involves special education students being placed into regular education classes...

A Guide to Understanding Teaching Modifications

Whether teaching in a regular or special education classroom, there are likely students that will benefit from modifications to the instructional time. We'll cover some ways to...

Encourage Good Classroom Behavior Using Positive Reinforcement

Using positive reinforcement in your classroom is the best way to teach children to make good choices. Give your students the boost they need to make the right choices in their lives...