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Hi there, We all know the truth: You can have the best co-planned lessons, the most detailed modifications, and the coolest anchor charts—but if the vibe in your inclusion classroom is off, nothing else works. Students with diverse learning needs thrive when the classroom culture is built on trust, respect, and high expectations. When they feel safe, the learning flows! This week, we're diving into the easy, actionable strategies you can use today to build that positive environment in your ELA and Math classes. It's more than just co-teaching; it’s about culture-building. Ready to boost your classroom energy? The Secret Sauce: How to Create a Positive Vibe in Your Inclusion Class
I really liked the first book in this series and I'm excited to read the second, I am only one chapter in so opinion is TBD! XOXO, Katie |
Happy Monday! I don’t know who needs to hear this right now, but if your classroom feels slightly unhinged lately… it’s not just you. We’ve officially entered the end of year chaos, although I'm sure some of you are on summer vacay... students forgetting how chairs work behavior routines disappearing overnight missing assignments magically appearing at the worst possible time and approximately 900 things that somehow “need to be finished before summer” Middle school special education in...
Hey there, Let’s talk about progress monitoring for a second. Not the ideal, color-coded, perfectly-organized version… I mean the real version:– Sticky notes you swear you’ll enter later– Data sheets you can’t find when you actually need them– Trying to remember if you collected anything for that one goal last week 👀 Somehow, something that sounds simple turns into one more overwhelming thing on your plate. Here’s the truth no one really says out loud: Progress monitoring isn’t hard because...
Hi Reader, Let’s talk about IEP meetings. You know the feeling, the calendar reminder pops up and suddenly you’re questioning every data point you’ve ever collected. Did I update that goal?Where is that progress monitoring sheet?Why do I have 47 sticky notes but zero organization? It doesn’t have to be like that. I just published a new blog post that walks you step-by-step through how to prepare for an IEP meeting without the last-minute scramble (or the internal panic while flipping through...