7 classroom systems to set up before Labor Day
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If the phrase "back-to-school organization" makes you want to hide under your desk with a coffee, I get it. There are approximately one million things to get ready before the school year starts, and somehow, we're also supposed to have a system for all of them. Before you get too far into the back-to-school chaos, I put together a new post with 7 classroom systems every middle school special education teacher should set up before Labor Day. Inside, I'm breaking down simple systems for:
These aren't complicated color-coded systems that require 14 binders and three hours of laminating. They're practical systems designed to make your life easier once the school year actually gets going. 👉 Read: 7 Classroom Systems Every Middle School SPED Teacher Should Set Up Before Labor Day I also realized I never sent you the newsletter for last week's post. 🤦♀️ So, if you haven't checked it out yet, don't miss The Middle School Special Education Teacher's First Week Survival Guide. It's packed with practical tips for getting through those first few days without feeling like you need to have everything figured out immediately. 👉 Read: The Middle School SPED Teacher's First Week Survival Guide And honestly? These two posts go together pretty well. First: Survive the first week. Because we all know the goal isn't to have a perfect classroom. The goal is to make it to October with your sanity mostly intact. 😉
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