Fire Drill Visuals and Schedules

This set of visual strategy items was designed for elementary-aged children needing extra behavioral/visual supports in the classroom for fire drills.

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Fire-Drill-Visuals-and-Schedules-737512

Autism Toolkit for Schools

The purpose of this kit is to provide helpful information about students with autism and tools and strategies to achieve positive interactions and increase learning for all members of the school community.

http://www.autismspeaks.org/family-services/tool-kits/school-community-tool-kit

Time-Saving Cheat Sheet for Picture Schedules

Time-saving tips for setting-up picture schedules for your students. From The Autism Helper.

http://theautismhelper.com/cheat-sheet-picture-schedules/

Autism Classroom Layout Map

If you're looking for a layout plan for your autism classroom, visit this great blog post from the Autism Helper!

http://theautismhelper.com/classroom-layout/

"Getting to Know You" Social Skill Freebie

An activity for helping students interact with each other in an interview format.

http://theautismhelper.com/getting-know-social-skill-freebie/

August and September Mini Word Wall

Back to School themed words that can be added to your classroom word wall during the months of August/September. Use for word work, word study, looking up words in a dictionary, and literacy centers.

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Back-to-School-Mini-Word-Wall-and-Cards-AugustSeptember-1332448

Special Education Acronym Cheat Sheet

This is a three page document to help you with the ABC's of special education! It is geared towards the state of Michigan but would be beneficial for anyone involved in special education.

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Special-Education-Acronym-Cheat-Sheet-619006

Special Education Scheduling Update

A weekly form given to cooperating teachers so that the Special Education teacher is aware of upcoming projects, tests, scheduling changes, and current topics.

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Special-Education-Scheduling-Update-530050

"In Our Class..." Poster

A fun and inspirational poster for your classroom!

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/In-Our-ClassPoster-1151521

Special Education Tracking List

An Excel file for tracking special education files.

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Special-Education-Tracking-List-730769

IEP at a Glace: Quick Reference Forms for Individual Students

This document is a snapshot for individual students on your special education caseload. Print one for each student. Saves time and energy when looking for important information!

This document contains:
One sheet that includes:
Student name
Category of disability
IEP date
Related services needs
Medical needs
Service times

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Special-Education-IEP-AT-A-GLANCE-742211

Special Education Caseload List

This word document allows you to enter your caseload information including student names, grade levels, dates of previous IEPs and evaluations, and types of goals the students have.

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Special-Education-Caseload-List-587218

Six Tips for Making the Start of School Less Stressful

The start of school is an exciting time, but for many children getting back into the routine can be difficult. Six Tips for Making the Start of School Less Stressful includes ideas for starting the new school year right.

http://www.sandbox-learning.com/FileLib/Going_Back_to_School.pdf

Special Education Teacher Checklist to Organize the Start of Your School Year

Includes a list of over 40 tasks to:

• introduce yourself to parents
• plan for students
• prepare your classroom
• organize your paperwork and bookkeeping duties
• get a jump-start on organizing your school year
• begin planning for upcoming IEP meetings
• communicate with the para-educators who will be assisting you
• fulfill your duties as a special education teacher
• begin successful collaboration with regular education teachers
• and more.

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Special-Education-Teacher-Checklist-to-Organize-the-Start-of-Your-School-Year-1357681

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Special Education Beginning of the Year Packet

This packet includes all forms needed to keep yourself organized throughout the year with your special education paperwork. It includes forms to organize your roster and students' disability categories, IEP and evaluation due dates checklist, accommodations page for substitutes and regular education teachers, and each students' related services.

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Special-Education-Beginning-of-the-Year-Packet-1294308

Beginning of Year Forms for a Special Education Classroom

Includes the following forms in two formats: PDF and Word documents.

-Welcome letter
-Supply list
-Child Survey
-Hygiene description and permission
-Community walk description and permission
-Photo release form
-Class library description and permission

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Beginning-of-Year-Forms-for-a-Special-Education-Classroom-832566

Teacher To Do Checklist For First Two Weeks of School

Mentor teacher Kelly Bergman's to-do lists to help you launch a successful school year. From Scholastic Teachers - http://teacherexpress.scholastic.com/to-do-list-first-two-weeks-of-school

Note: in order to download this freebie, Scholastic requires you to create a free account on their website.

Days of the Week/Calendar Visual Supports

A great visual support for calendar time to help students answer the questions:

• What day is today?
• What day was yesterday?
• What day is tomorrow?

From Building Blox. http://www.buildingblox.net/images/What_day_is_today.pdf

Ideas for Parent-Teacher Conferences

Not autism-specific, but this is a helpful resource for teachers. From the Council for Exceptional Children Tool of the Week.

http://www.tooloftheweek.org/2011/11/ideas-for-parent-teacher-conferences.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=subscriber

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Educating for Inclusion

"I am a special education teacher preparing students with autism for fuller inclusion. How can I set up my small groups to target skills that will serve my students well in the classroom?


Answered by Renita Paranjape, MEd, BCBA, Clinical Supervisor-School Support System, Kinark Child and Family Services"

http://asatonline.org/resources/clinician/educatingforinclusion.htm

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