Today in this ‘What is co-regulation?’ blog post I’m going to be helping you to understand what co-regulation is and the benefits of this for our autistic students. What is Co-Regulation? Co-regulation is a concept that is quickly gaining popularity in our field right now. Put simply, it refers to the supportive process where caregivers or educators can help our… Read More

I remember when I first started as a teacher… But the one thing I struggled the most with was getting cheap teacher clothes. Those outfits add up super fast.. Especially if you are starting a wardrobe from scratch! And be prepared.. Because you are very likely to end up with a lot of ruined clothes. So you definitely don’t want… Read More

‘Why are teachers leaving the profession?’ A question I get asked over… And over.. And over. Right now there is a huge teacher shortage.. More and more teachers are leaving the profession for a number of reasons. And this is leading to some huge teacher shortages all around the world. In this blog post today I’m going to be sharing… Read More

In this blog post today I’m sharing some of my favorite special ed teacher spring outfits. One of the most common questions that I get asked is about clothing and what to wear. So I thought I would put together some blog posts sharing my favorite outfits for different times of the year. My Favorite Special Ed Teacher Spring Outfits… Read More

Today I’m sharing some of the best slow cooker meals for teachers. I don’t know about you, but I LOVE using my slow cooker. Let’s face it, our jobs can be very busy, overwhelming and exhausting. And I find meal planning and meal prep on top of that just the cherry on top of a very overwhelmed Nikki. That’s where… Read More

In this blog post today I am sharing 10 strategies for teaching visually impaired students. Teaching students with visual impairments can be a challenging task. But I’m hopeful that the 10 strategies that I share today will help give you some ideas to make your classroom more accessible for your students. As well as this, I’m also going to be… Read More

In this blog post today I’m discussing working with ELL students in special education. ELL stands for English Language Learners. And if you’re working as a special education teacher.. You may find yourself with an ELL student in your class in the future. This blog post will hopefully help give you some ideas and strategies for your ELL student(s). What… Read More

Today I’m sharing my best tips on how to effectively collaborate with general education teachers. It is really crucial for us special educators to collaborate successful with general education teachers. This is crucial to ensure the success of our students. When we are able to effectively collaborate and work with general education teachers, we are creative the best possible learning… Read More

What is Reverse Inclusion? Reverse inclusion is a relatively new concept that flips traditional inclusion on its head. Instead of having individuals with disabilities included in society, reverse inclusion aims to have non-disabled individuals included in the world of those with disabilities. This might involve activities like volunteering at a special needs school or participating in a program that pairs… Read More