If you’ve worked in autism or special education, you’ve likely heard of social stories. Sometimes called social narratives, social stories have been widely used since the 1990s to help students understand specific situations, navigate social expectations, and develop coping strategies. But here’s the thing—social stories aren’t a magic fix. Some people think that simply reading ... Read more The post Make the Most Use of Social Stories in the Classroom Based on the Research appeared...| %Autism Classroom Resources Podcast%
Classroom mission statements are a great way to build teamwork in the special education classroom. They can help you get everyone on the same page. And they are great for training staff and resolving staff disagreements. In this post I have 5 ways to build teamwork in the classroom including classroom mission statements. Plus there ... Read more The post 5 Ways to Build Teamwork with Classroom Mission Statements in the Special Education Classroom appeared first on Autism Classroom Resources.| %Autism Classroom Resources Podcast%
Tracking progress on IEP goals as special education teachers can feel like a juggling act. That’s where these editable IEP data collection sheets come in! They’re designed to help you streamline your data collection for special education. Imagine no more near-all-nighters to finish each student's progress report! With these sheets, you have the jumping off ... Read more The post IEP Data Collection Sheets: Your Guide to Easy and Effective Tracking appeared first on Autism Classroom Re...| %Autism Classroom Resources Podcast%