New to Special Ed? Start here!

You scored a job in special ed!? No clue where to start? Start here! I’m giving you all our best tips and resources if you are new to special ed!

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Let’s get you ready for your new special ed job!

Blogger Tips and Tricks

Our Simply Special Ed bloggers have been sharing all their best tips and tricks for new special ed teachers in their blog posts.

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Alyssa shares her tips and tricks for first year teachers!

Tips, Tricks + Advice for First Year Special Ed Teachers

Being a brand new special education teacher is overwhelming, to say the least. Back when I began teaching-I wish there would have been more advice and resources available for my special ed classroom. This is why it is my passion to make your first year in special education as successful as it can be!

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Don’t make the mistake of taking work home every night! Even if you are new!

5 Mistakes New Teachers Make

I’m going to share the BIGGEST mistakes that I made as a new self-contained special education teacher (and tips for what to do instead!)

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A sample special education schedule

8 Special Education Sample Schedules

In this blog post you will find 7 different sample classroom schedules from special education teaches just like you.

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Simple Self-Contained Setup 101®  is the perfect PD for new SPED teachers!

Professional Development for New Special Ed Teachers

Professional development as a self-contained teacher can be hard to come by. Finding PD that applies to us doesn’t come around often. That is where Simple Self-Contained Setup 101® comes in! Finally, professional development for new special ed teachers!

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Figure out what classroom setup will work best for you and your students!

What NOT to Focus on in Your First Year

Your first year of teaching can be extremely overwhelming. You want everything to go perfectly, but perfection should not be the goal. Progress is the goal.

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Set up systems to make your classroom run effectively!

The FIRST Thing You Should Do as a New Special Education Teacher

Being a new special education teacher can be overwhelming and stressful. It’s not uncommon for special education teachers to feel extra anxious facing their first year of teaching. They have additional and unique responsibilities to complete in order to have a successful year. 

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Routines are crucial to teach in special ed!

Resources for New Special Ed Teachers

These are our TOP resources for new SPED teachers in their classrooms! These resources are sure to set you and your classroom up for success!

Being new to special ed doesn’t have to be so complicated. There are going to be lots of parts of your job that are hard. We are here to help make it easier. Sign up for the Simply Special Ed Newsletter for the latest blogs, resources, and free downloads to help you feel supported and prepared!

If you’re ready to take your classroom to the next level and reduce your stress, enroll in Simple Self-Contained Setup 101®. It is a professional development course designed just for self-contained special education teachers! The course will take you through every step of classroom setup, curriculum planning, and more! Join the waitlist here!

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