Special education terms

In the beginning of a special needs diagnosis, you'll come across a lot of terms that may seem like a foreign language. Among them are terms related to the (sometimes) overwhelming world of special education

Are you overwhelmed with your child's diagnosis? Check out these 70 special needs acronyms as a quick-start guide for friends and family!

Learn about the 13 categories of special education. Over six million children in the United States have a learning disability or special need requiring modifications.

Special Education Acronyms

Learn about types of accommodations for special education students in math, reading, writing, homework & tests, and organization. Download a free printable!

Infographic: Special Education IEP Acronyms. Special Ed Advocacy can be confusing, especially if you are new to the arena. Knowing the terms is key to helping you negotiate in meetings. IEP & 504 advocacy. #specialeducation #specialed #advocacy #iep #

If you are a new teacher thinking about teaching special education or just have ever found yourself wondering "what does a special education teacher do all day?" this blog post is for you. It will give you a glimpse of a special education teacher's day from data collection, writing IEPs, working on IEP goals, collaborating with general education teachers, parent communication, to holding IEP meetings and so much more.

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When you enter into the world of Early Childhood Education it’s no doubt just about play and teaching! Educator’s alike would agree that observing and documenting children’s learn…

Do you understand the difference between specially designed instruction (SDI) and differentiation in the special education classroom? While they may seem similar, these two terms do not mean the same thing. So, what exactly is the difference between SDI and differentiation? On this blog post you’ll learn about SDI, differentiation, the goals of each type of instruction, along with their difference and what each might look like in the special education classroom.

Supporting kids with special needs works best when both regular education and special education staff work together. That's why it is helpful for all teachers to understand how they can modify and accommodate for students in their classrooms. For newer teachers, learning that you need to modify work

As a new teacher concerned with lesson plans, testing, assessment and extracurricular activities another important issue is accommodations for exceptional students. In your classroom you may have a number of students in special education which is “an educational program that is based on and modified by the results of continuous assessment and evaluation and that includes a plan containing specific objectives and an outline of educational services that meets the needs of the exceptional…

I'm sure we've all heard this term before. If you are a teacher, especially a special educator, you know this term well. You might even be...

As a special education teacher, you have probably heard, or used, the term “access to the curriculum.” But what does it really mean for your special education students to have access to the curriculum and what does that look like in a practical application? On this blog you’ll learn what access to the curriculum means and how it applies to the students on your caseload including examples of how you might ensure that all students have access to the curriculum in your special education…

Technology can be such an AMAZING resource in the special education classroom. iPads, tablets and AAC devices can help students communicate, access curriculum, create and use visual schedules, and learn basic math and reading skills. But, as a special education teacher, it can be hard to know what apps you should be using in your special education classroom. So, here are 10 of my favorite apps to use with special education students.

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Accommodations are to be done by law for special education students. This quick reference sheet is included in my special education teacher binder of frequently used accommodations with examples. #richie70748

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