“Special Education Program Starter Series”- How to Set Up an Autism/Special Education Classroom
I am so excited to announce my six week summer blog series!! I have
spent countless hours creating a 200 page manual to help teachers,
administrators and professionals to set up special education programs on their
own. If you are a first year special education teacher, using this guide will help you to set up a seamless special education program. This guide is also great for teaches looking to re-vamp their current program! Over the next few weeks I will be going into detail about the
following topics:
spent countless hours creating a 200 page manual to help teachers,
administrators and professionals to set up special education programs on their
own. If you are a first year special education teacher, using this guide will help you to set up a seamless special education program. This guide is also great for teaches looking to re-vamp their current program! Over the next few weeks I will be going into detail about the
following topics:
ABOUT ME
My name is Melissa and I currently teach in Southern California. I
teach students with severe disabilities in a special day class
setting. This is my fifth year teaching special needs. I currently
publish daily blog posts on this blog. I do this to provide support for
other special education teachers. I have my multiple subject
(K-6) teaching credential as well as
a special education teaching credential authorizing teaching in
the moderate/severe setting with an added Autism authorization.
teach students with severe disabilities in a special day class
setting. This is my fifth year teaching special needs. I currently
publish daily blog posts on this blog. I do this to provide support for
other special education teachers. I have my multiple subject
(K-6) teaching credential as well as
a special education teaching credential authorizing teaching in
the moderate/severe setting with an added Autism authorization.
My passion is in the area of behavior and communication. I believe
that all behaviors are related to communication or lack thereof. I have
added certificates in the area of Augmentative and Alternative Communication
(AAC) and Assistive Technology (AT). I have also been trained in picture
exchange communication systems (PECS). I am currently taking post
graduate courses to further my education in the area of special education.
I recently married and am residing in Southern California
that all behaviors are related to communication or lack thereof. I have
added certificates in the area of Augmentative and Alternative Communication
(AAC) and Assistive Technology (AT). I have also been trained in picture
exchange communication systems (PECS). I am currently taking post
graduate courses to further my education in the area of special education.
I recently married and am residing in Southern California
MY BELIEFS
From my short experience working in the field of special education
I quickly realized that all professionals must network and work together
to provide the much needed support for these children. And with this sole
belief, I decided to create this blog series to inspire, empower and motivate special education professionals
around the world.
I quickly realized that all professionals must network and work together
to provide the much needed support for these children. And with this sole
belief, I decided to create this blog series to inspire, empower and motivate special education professionals
around the world.
I have spent years editing my classroom routine to get it just right for
my population of students. It has taken many errors and wrong doing’s to
get it to where it is now. I am confident in saying that I will continue
to edit and re-do my room as the needs of my students will continue to
change. However- my core of my program has been established and
with that I am ready for any student, behavior or challenge.
my population of students. It has taken many errors and wrong doing’s to
get it to where it is now. I am confident in saying that I will continue
to edit and re-do my room as the needs of my students will continue to
change. However- my core of my program has been established and
with that I am ready for any student, behavior or challenge.
I compare setting up a special education program to a game of chess,
because you have to think so many moves ahead. It’s a domino affect- one
change can disrupt everything. When thinking about setting up your room-
you must seriously take into account EVERY aspect of your day so that you can
design an extremely cohesive routine that flows through easy transitions.
If you are able to do this, you will have a successful classroom.
because you have to think so many moves ahead. It’s a domino affect- one
change can disrupt everything. When thinking about setting up your room-
you must seriously take into account EVERY aspect of your day so that you can
design an extremely cohesive routine that flows through easy transitions.
If you are able to do this, you will have a successful classroom.
IMPORTANT NOTE!!!
It’s important to note that this manual and blog series was created to
go into detail about every aspect of my classroom setup and routine. I
did this because I get questions from followers all the time about my routine,
how I handle behaviors, how I set up my schedule etc. It’s not expected
that you design your classroom to mirror mine. Take into account your
students and their abilities first and foremost. This book/blog series is
to be used as a guide for you to pick and choose what can work for your
students. For some of you, you may be able to replicate my classroom
exactly- for others you may be able to rearrange and edit to meet you needs.
go into detail about every aspect of my classroom setup and routine. I
did this because I get questions from followers all the time about my routine,
how I handle behaviors, how I set up my schedule etc. It’s not expected
that you design your classroom to mirror mine. Take into account your
students and their abilities first and foremost. This book/blog series is
to be used as a guide for you to pick and choose what can work for your
students. For some of you, you may be able to replicate my classroom
exactly- for others you may be able to rearrange and edit to meet you needs.
Ultimately, this blog series is designed to help you build a successful
program to meet your class’ needs!
program to meet your class’ needs!
Check back tomorrow to learn about Chapter 2: Floor plans!
I have lots of pictures to share J
