STEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management

17. 6 Steps to Lesson Plan For Your Small Group Instruction in Special Education

Hey SpEd Teacher,
Are you wondering how lessons are implemented for small group instruction for students with disabilities? Need small group lesson ideas for your mild/moderate special education classroom? What are the best strategies for small group instruction? 
Today I share 6 steps to lesson plan for your small group instruction! As special education teachers, we are always needing various ideas on how to teach our lessons. We need to think on our toes about adding accommodations and modifications to the lessons for our students to access the curriculum. Small group instruction is necessary for our students with special needs to practice the skills they need to build upon.  
Take Care,
Michelle
In this episode you’ll learn:
Ideas for lesson resources
The times each group needs
Various ways you and your special ed aide can teach to the standards
Resources Mentioned:
www.superteacherworksheets.com
www.education.com
www.math-aids.com
www.readworks.org
www.newsela.com
Contact me to grab a FREE SPED Teacher Mentor call! I’ll be able to personalize a plan with you for your students to achieve their IEP goals! I only have 2 spots available for this ONE time offer!! Contact me at steppingintospecialed@gmail.com 
Connect with Michelle Vazquez:
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16. 5 Steps to Structure Your Small Groups for Elementary Special Ed Teachers

Hey Special Ed Teacher,
Are you confused about how to set up your small groups? Do you know where to start? Are you having trouble grouping your students? 
Today you will learn 5 steps to structuring your small groups! Teaching small groups are necessary to give access to the curriculum or to help students reach their IEP (Individualized Education Plan) goals. Our students have eligibilities that may impact learning their academics. Small groups will give them the opportunity to learn the way they need to learn.
Take Care,
Michelle
In this episode you’ll learn:
Where to start first with creating your groups
What to analyze to form the groups
A step-by-step system and process to get your groups started now!
****Contact me to grab a FREE SPED Teacher Mentor call! I’ll be able to personalize a plan with you for your students to achieve their IEP goals! I only have 3 spots available for this ONE time offer!! Contact me at steppingintospecialed@gmail.com 
Connect with Michelle Vazquez:
Become an INSIDER & join the email list! https://mailchi.mp/a7b98ae89995/stepping-into-special-education
Join the Facebook Community, www.facebook.com/groups/steppingintospecialed
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Contact: steppingintospecialed@gmail.com 

15. Is Your SPED Class Schedule Ready for the School Year? 7 Steps with How to Plan and Structure Your Daily Schedule as a Special Day Class Teacher (SDC)!

Hey Special Education Teacher,
Is your SPED class schedule ready for the school year? Do you know where to start? Do you know how much time to give for small groups? What about Speech services, how does that fit in?
Today I share 7 steps with how to plan and structure your daily class schedule as a special day teacher. Updating our class schedule doesn’t only happen at the beginning of the school year, but can constantly change throughout the year. This plan will give you the foundation of where to start and consider while creating your daily schedule and how to keep it all structured!
Take Care,
Michelle
In this episode you’ll learn:
What 3 schedules you need first before creating your daily schedule
When to schedule your core subjects
Ideas with how to collaborate with service providers 
**** Contact me to grab a FREE SPED Teacher coaching call! I’ll be able to personalize a plan with you for your students to achieve their IEP goals! I only have 5 spots available for this ONE time offer!! Contact me at steppingintospecialed@gmail.com ****
Connect with Michelle Vazquez:
Become an INSIDER & join the email list! https://mailchi.mp/a7b98ae89995/stepping-into-special-education
Join the Facebook Community, www.facebook.com/groups/steppingintospecialed
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14. Are You Feeling Alone in Your Special Education Journey? 4 Places to Make Connections & Build Relationships to Get That Special Ed Support You Need!

Hey Special Ed Teacher,
Do you often feel alone when it comes to being the special education teacher on campus? Do you know where to get special ed support? Do you feel like you’re on an island all by yourself?
Today I share that you don’t need to be alone going through this sped journey. You’ll learn of 4 places you can make connections and build relationships to get that special ed support YOU need! After the pandemic, we need to build a community for ourselves more than ever! With the transition of our new normal, these relationships can help you get through anything TOGETHER!
Take Care,
Michelle
In this episode you’ll learn:
To change your mindset, so you don’t feel by yourself
To reach out to other staff members that are not teachers
You have a community already in your very own classroom
Connect with Michelle Vazquez:
Become an INSIDER & join the email list! https://mailchi.mp/a7b98ae89995/stepping-into-special-education
Join the Facebook Community, www.facebook.com/groups/steppingintospecialed
Follow on Instagram www.instagram.com/steppingintospecialed
Contact: steppingintospecialed@gmail.com

13. IEP 101: What Is an IEP? How an Individualized Education Plan Is Used in Special Education!

Hey Special Ed Teacher,
Did you go to school for special education, but still confused with what an IEP (Individualized Education Plan) is actually for? Do you know the different uses of how to use an IEP in special education? What important information does an individualized education plan contain to the student’s educational life?
Today you will learn an overview of what significant information can be found in an IEP. I share the different uses with how you can use this document in your special ed and general education classrooms. This episode will give you the basic foundation of what you need to know about an IEP,  that is critical in your special education career. 
Take Care,
Michelle
In this episode you’ll learn:
What an IEP (Individual Education Plan) is.
Various ways that you can use an individualized education plan as a SPED teacher.
When to use accommodations and modifications
Connect with Michelle Vazquez:
Become an INSIDER! Join the email list! https://mailchi.mp/a7b98ae89995/stepping-into-special-education
Join the Facebook Community, www.facebook.com/groups/steppingintospecialed
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Contact: steppingintospecialed@gmail.com

12. Student Paperwork Stressing You Out? 4 Easy Classroom Systems to Organize All That Paperwork and Data for Your Students with Special Needs!

Hey Special Education Teacher,
Do you have piles of student paperwork everywhere? Are you struggling to organize your student data? Stressing to find a student paperwork system that works?
Today I share 4 easy classroom systems to organize all that student paperwork! I give you tips on how to keep your student data. I share systems that are easy to remember. These systems are functional and will work for you and your special ed assistant, which will make your school year flow smoother. 
Take Care,
Michelle
In this episode you’ll learn:
About the color-code system
A file system to keep your student’s IEP and other important documents
How to organize lessons for small group work
Resources Mentioned:
www.instagram.com/mrsdscorner
Connect with Michelle Vazquez:
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Contact: steppingintospecialed@gmail.com

11. Set up These 4 Simple Organizational Tools as a Special Education Teacher!

Hey Special Ed Teacher,
Do you know which tools will keep you organized as a teacher? Are you tired of searching Pinterest for the prettiest organizational setup? Are you frustrated using up all of your ink, printing pages for the latest digital planner?
Today I share 4 simple organizational tools for a special education teacher that you need to set up now! With all that paperwork and dates to remember, the systems I will be sharing are functional and will work for you.
Take Care,
Michelle
In this episode you’ll learn:
What systems work best with your style
Tips on the benefits of paper vs digital
How to make your life & work flow together
Connect with Michelle Vazquez:
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Contact: steppingintospecialed@gmail.com

10. 4 Fun Back to School Activities for Special Education Elementary Teachers

Hey Sped Teacher,
Are you unsure of what activities to plan for back to school? Stressing over which lessons will be the most impactful for that first day back? Should you jump right into academics?
Today I share 4 fun back-to-school activities for special education elementary teachers that are not only fun but also necessary to establish routines and structure for you and your students. There are so many different activities, special ed lessons, and ideas that you can search for. But these 4 activities will give you the foundation you need to build the flow for the rest of the school year.
Take Care,
Michelle
In this episode you’ll learn:
An activity that will help with your IEPs (Individual Education Plan) 
What activities are necessary for  your special education classroom
Ideas for what to do during a campus tour
Resources Mentioned:
www.instagram.com/tayloredforresource
Connect with Michelle Vazquez:
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Contact: steppingintospecialed@gmail.com

09. The 5 Areas You Must Review in Your IEPs (Individual Education Plans) At the Beginning of the School Year

Hey Teacher,
 
It’s the beginning of the year, do you know where to start with your student’s IEPs (Individualized Education Plans)? Are IEPs intimidating to you? Confused about what to focus on first?
Today I share 5 areas you MUST review in your IEPs at the beginning of the school year. As you go through the student’s IEPs, it can be overwhelming! You’ll be learning all things IEPs and learning how to navigate the site that houses your district’s IEPs. Giving the most attention to these 5 areas will help you jump start your school year on the right foot.
Take Care,
Michelle
In this episode you’ll learn:
The main pages on the IEP to focus on 
How to use the IEP to build relationships with students
What services the student will be receiving
Resources Mentioned:
Episode 4: The Top 3 Reasons for Self-Growth: Why Special Education Teachers Should Never Stop Learning! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stepping-into-special-education-strategies-for-new/id1634897726?i=1000574763032
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08. 4 Tips to Overcome Fear and Anxiety in Your First Year of Teaching as a New Sped Teacher

Hey Special Ed Teacher,
Do you have anxiety over your first year of teaching? Are you nervous about what to expect? Are you unsure of where to start?
Today you will learn 4 tips to overcome fear and anxiety in your first year of teaching as a new SPED teacher. You are so excited to begin your first year of becoming a REAL Teacher! But you have some doubts, fears, and anxiety about it. These tips will help you ease your nerves for a smoother transition into the new year.
Take Care,
Michelle
 
In this episode you’ll learn:
What information you need to know about your students
How to introduce yourself to parents
Being open to new experiences
The #1 thing you need in your first year
Resources Mentioned:
Episode 6: 6 Ways to Create a Great Parent-Teacher Relationship from the Beginning!
Episode 4: The Top 3 Reasons for Self-Growth: Why Special Education Teachers Should Never Stop Learning!
Connect with Michelle Vazquez:
Join the Facebook Community, www.facebook.com/groups/steppingintospecialed
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Contact: steppingintospecialed@gmail.com