In SPED Shoes…

“A woman with good shoes is never ugly.” -Coco Chanel

“Shoes transform you by lifting you up physically and emotionally.” -Christian Louboutin

“Shoes are the quickest way for women to achieve instant metamorphosis.” -Manolo Blahnik

“No matter what I go through in life, I know my God loves me and I have beautiful shoes.” -Valentina Rideaux

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Stop Winging It: The Only Life Skills Lesson Planning Guide You’ll Ever Need

Stop "winging it" in your Life Skills classroom! This guide gives special education teachers a simple, powerful approach to Life Skills lesson planning—so you can ditch the busy work and teach real-world skills that empower your students to thrive.

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10 Game-Changing Tips for Special Education Teachers to Take Back Their Power

🎯 SPED Teachers: Stop Playing Small—It’s Time to Take Back Your Power! 🎯Being a SPED teacher isn’t easy. Outdated practices, feeling unheard, and constant uphill battles can wear you down. But here’s the thing: you didn’t sign up for this job to stay in the shadows. You’re here to disrupt, demand, and deliver.

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5 Hard Truths About Co-Teaching—And What to Do About Them

Let’s be real—co-teaching can feel like a bad arranged marriage if it’s not done right. One teacher takes the lead while the other plays backup. Planning time? Non-existent. Worst of all? Your students aren’t getting the Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) they need.

💡 The Problem: Too many special education teachers are stuck in "helper" mode instead of delivering real instruction.

🚨 The Hard Truth: If you don’t advocate for your role, no one will.
🔑 This article breaks down 5 harsh realities about co-teaching—AND how to fix them. If you’re tired of feeling like an assistant instead of a TEACHER, this is for you.