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

Blank IEP Progress Report Form

Utilize this form to report progress on IEP annual goals to parents. You can type (copy and paste) annual goals onto this form and rate student progress electronically or reproduce as needed for your caseload. Area is included to type comments.

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Blank-IEP-Progress-Report-Form-Special-Education-298312

Special Education IEP Meeting Invite Checklist

This is a handy checklist for special education teachers. This list serves as a reminder of date, time, purpose and attendees for important IEP meetings.

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Special-Education-IEP-Meeting-Invite-Checklist-963118

Special Education Case Management Tracking Form for Signed Documents

A spreadsheet to keep track of reports/letters/other paperwork that has been sent home or mailed home for signatures, allowing you to keep tabs on what has come back to school and what signatures are still required.

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Special-Education-Case-Management-Tracking-Form-for-Signed-Documents-845639

"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

"Minting New Thoughts" Cognitive Behavior Therapy Idea and Printable

Here is a great activity for individuals or groups of kids to introduce or expand on how to cope with upset feelings.  It uses the metaphor of paper money that is first minted, and then shredded if it is defective or worn out. 

http://autismteachingstrategies.com/autism-strategies/minting-new-thoughts/

Advocacy Tool Kit

The Advocacy Tool Kit from Autism Speaks aims to help both individuals with autism and their families develop and use advocacy skills in order to achieve the best possible outcomes.

http://www.autismspeaks.org/family-services/tool-kits/advocacy

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.

Castles and Knight Theme Activities

Vocabulary, sorting, matching, and songs with a castle/knights theme!

http://www.positivelyautism.com/free/unit_castle.html

Individualized Education Program (IEP) Guide

A team of lawyers has put together a helpful guide to help families understand the IEP process. This 26 page guide contains an IEP timeline and clearly lays out the steps to take throughout the IEP process. The guide also includes lots of tips, resources, and answers to FAQs.

http://www.autismspeaks.org/family-services/tool-kits/iep-guide

Lego Spelling Test Printables

From Blessed Beyond a Doubt - http://www.blessedbeyondadoubt.com/free-lego-spelling-test-printables/

Shapes Generalization Download

If you're looking for generalization while teaching shapes, here's a printable that has different sizes and colors of various shapes.

http://www.autismwillnotdefinemyson.com/uploads/4/1/8/8/4188231/shapes.pdf