We are in the final weeks of the school year, which is both exciting and terrifying at the same time. We are about to step into the long-awaited summer vacation, but some of our stir-crazy student
Did you know that 10-15% of school aged children have a learning disability1? There are a lot of misconceptions about Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD). SLD is not a limitation in intelligence
Special Education can be one of the most rewarding places to work. You get to watch students learn new techniques, skills and behaviors and get the chance to really build positive connections with
Miscommunication is a common occurrence in everyday life. However, working in our positions, sometimes that miscommunication can unintentionally cause larger issues. This can cause students to fe
Hello 2019! Most of us are thinking about goals, resolutions, things we want to accomplish over the next year. Some are thinking about how they are going to get that done. However, I want to tak
Whether in school, at work or in general interactions, there is a list of expectations in regard to behavior. One consideration we can make more often on our end is how well we are setting up our
One of the most effective, yet least considered aspects of classroom management is control over our own attitude. There are a variety of things that happen during the course of the school day, for
One of the biggest struggles going into new classrooms and schools every day is the changing expectations. Do you walk your students to various locations or does another staff membe
With the school year well under way, students are now diving into the routine of class schedules, after-school activities and homework. As we are in the beginning of the school year, this week we
Congratulations! You’ve made it! Whether your districts are finishing up in the next 2 weeks or have already finished, you have made it through the 17-18 school year. Take a deep breath and enjo
With the official countdown to summer having begun, students become more distractible and often less engaged in class. This can become incredibly frustrating, especially as a substitute. Whether
Since the 1780’s, America has been known for its diverse mix of cultural ideas and nationalities. We also find that cultural diversity in our classrooms.