I believe that there is a key to unlocking each student’s potential through creative teaching approaches. I believe in giving students the opportunity for independence in as many forms as possible, as it fosters confidence and self-respect. I believe that connecting student's interests to their future goals and to lessons, fosters intrinsic motivation.
You are not alone in this.
When I first started teaching in Special Education I was in a satellite program, housed in a public school. I was the only one teaching significant support needs students in my school and it was often a lonely job. I regularly described myself as “an island”.
That first year was hard, I had to learn fast and I had to do it mostly alone. I made so many of my own resources, I began to wonder if other teachers out there teaching Special Education felt the same way I did. Turns out, they did! As time went on I was able to develop several solid, informative, and supportive relationships with other Special Needs teachers, relationships I value deeply.
One thing we shared a lot of were ideas. Every year we have students with different needs and different abilities, so we are constantly making new materials and resources. Since I am already making them, I figured why not share them with the Special Needs community!
So, whether you’re a Special Needs teacher, a General Education Teacher, a Respite Care Provider, a parent, or another interested party, please look around my site at all of the resources that I wish I had had on my island.
“Unlocking each student’s potential through creative teaching approaches.”
