Teachers just don't have time. Really any profession that is a direct service profession (nursing, therapy, etc.) has limited amount of time because large chunks of the work day are spent with a person. This limits how much, and when, other work can be accomplished. However, research shows that creating a to-do list can improve … Continue reading Awesome Teachers Write a “To-Do” List That Can Actually Be Done
Hopefully this is not the first IEP goal bank of mine that you are reading! However, if it is, here's a few pointers to help you use this goal bank. First, these goals are not using any specific data to create them. (That type of goal bank will be coming later. Follow me so that … Continue reading 4th Grade Reading IEP Goal Bank Based On The Common Core Standards
Hang with me here, I know the last thing teachers want to hear is more rambling about "data driven decision making." However, the reason we hear that so much is because data really is important. If you are a teacher who is about to loose their mind thinking about collecting data, I want to challenge … Continue reading Awesome Teachers Collect Data Efficiently
This might seem slightly off topic for an educational website, but as parents and educators, it's our responsibility to teach the next generation about sustainability. I ask that as you use this list please remember that most companies cannot actually use every part of the donation (unless it's still usable). Buying less, and fixing old, … Continue reading The Ultimate Recycling and Donation Guide For Electronics, Clothes, and Plastics
I can't remember the exact moment that I decided to become a special education teacher. I do remember being interested in the subject, applying the material learned like it was second nature, and being able to retain information pertaining to the field far better than other topics. After announcing my decision to my parents, my … Continue reading About The Author – A Teacher’s Tale
Being totally honest here... I was never the best at this. I had my materials prepped about 60% of the time. However, if you want to do something small that will help your overall mental clarity each week, prep your materials ahead of time. What It Does For You Allows time each day for unexpected … Continue reading Awesome Teachers Prep Their Materials Ahead of Time
If you need help making parent phone calls, this resource is for you. Step by step scripts for you!
This is a loaded title. But an easy second place title is: Happy Teachers Balance Their Budgets, or Happy People Balance Their Budgets. Teachers are not going to magically get paid more this year. And next year doesn't look any more promising. With Christmas right around the corner, it's hard not to overspend. In fact, … Continue reading Awesome Teachers Work To Balance Their Budgets
Writing goals can really fall under a large spectrum of needs, abilities, and types of goals. This specific reference is to help teachers with students who have high levels of communication and can at least form letters and words. Another article will be written on general writing goal banks. However, these goals still try to … Continue reading 3rd Grade IEP Writing Goal Bank Based On The Common Core Standards