Aug 29, 2024
Welcome to Episode 228 of Be The Exception in Special Education! In this inspiring episode, host Dawn Ellis sits down with Lucy Altway, a passionate educator and author of “The Room With The Rainbow Door.” Lucy shares her incredible journey in education and dives deep into her new book that celebrates inclusivity...
Aug 22, 2024
Alternate achievement standards, also known as AAS, are academic standards that different states, like Alabama, use for students with significant cognitive disabilities who are unable to participate in general assessments.
These standards are aligned with grade-level academic content standards, but may be less...
Aug 15, 2024
Do you have non-verbal students in your classroom? Are you ready to help them communicate in a way that works for them?
In this week’s episode, we dive into the world of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) with our special guest, Marisa.
In this episode you will learn:
Introduction and...
Aug 8, 2024
Back to school can always present its own set of challenges each year. But, going in with an organized classroom can make life so much easier.
In this week’s episode, I am sharing my top tips, including some Amazon must-haves, to create an organized, welcoming environment for your students.
In this episode you...
Aug 1, 2024
Inclusion is allowing all children to have access to the general education setting with their peers. It is not always appropriate for every student, but there are almost always pieces that you can insert into a child’s schedule throughout the day.
In this week’s episode, I am chatting with my friends Audra from...