Category Archives: Instructional Strategies

Brad: Flying Alaska with Students, and an Anthony Update

From Anna over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers. Last week, I had the opportunity to travel to Bethel, Alaska, with two other teachers and 11 students. This was our first experience traveling anywhere off Alaska’s road system … Continue reading

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Melissa: 16 Things on a Stick

From Anna over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers. I am taking a class through my school district called “16 Things on a Stick.” It’s so much fun! By the end of it, we’ll learn about 16 new … Continue reading

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Melissa: 16 Things on a Stick

From Anna over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers. I am taking a class through my school district called “16 Things on a Stick.” It’s so much fun! By the end of it, we’ll learn about 16 new … Continue reading

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Melissa: I Care, Part 2

From Anna over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers. Wow! I thought I would write a follow-up to all of the comments on my last post. Thank you all so much for taking the time to share your … Continue reading

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Melissa: I Care, Part 2

From Anna over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers. Wow! I thought I would write a follow-up to all of the comments on my last post. Thank you all so much for taking the time to share your … Continue reading

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Melissa: I Care

From Anna over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers. Lately I’ve been struggling with something in my classroom. I’d like to think there’s a magical answer out there that will somehow make its way into my brain, but … Continue reading

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Melissa: I Care

From Anna over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers. Lately I’ve been struggling with something in my classroom. I’d like to think there’s a magical answer out there that will somehow make its way into my brain, but … Continue reading

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Melissa: Another Holiday Project in the Bag

I’m excited to write this follow-up to my last blog post about the Mouse Project. (Glad you all enjoyed reading about it!) My students did a great job on our second annual fundraiser project. We “adopted” a local family of… Continue reading

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Melissa: The Mouse Project

It’s the most wonderful lesson plan of the year! Last year, my class participated in a trip where people with disabilities could shop for the holidays with a little extra assistance. Most of my students brought money to purchase items… Continue reading

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Megan: Special Education Rockstar

“Welcome to the jungle. We take it day by day.” ~ Guns N’ Roses I think there are days when every special education teacher feels like a rockstar. Everything falls into perfect harmony, just like a concert. The curriculum programs… Continue reading

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