Absolutely. Movement is often a support, not a distraction. Many students focus better when they can move, shift seating, or take brief breaks. Creating flexible spaces helps students regulate themselves and engage in learning without forcing one rigid model on everyone.
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Exactly. What looks like “defiance” is often overwhelm or difficulty getting started. When Gen Ed and SpEd teachers have time to plan together, they can build consistent supports that help students succeed before behaviors escalate.
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You’re exactly right. Those intentional brain breaks can make a huge difference—especially for students who need extra processing time. It’s not lost time; it’s what helps many students stay engaged, build confidence, and keep pace with the lesson.
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Proactivity over reactivity. A lot of students end up "falling through the cracks" because they were being disciplined instead of being provided support and resources to succeed. #TeacherEd #SpEd
I always push the fact that I'm here to help them learn, but can't read their minds. They need to know I'm on their side but if they're struggling, speaking to me before/during/after class is the only way we can come up with a solution. #TeacherEd #SpEd
Check-ins are huge! Making sure if I notice them struggling to get started, to check if there's a roadblock or they were off-track. Connection builds opportunities for growth. #TeacherEd #SpEd
Movement and breaks within the classroom. My talking stays within 10 minute blocks before we start the activity, and I seat students with ADHD next to students who are able to conceptualize time more easily. This helps my ADHD students keep track of where they should be in #TeacherEd #SpEd
I'm always revising and adapting my materials to make sure to capture most accommodations of my 504 and IEP students, then create separate materials for those needing additional accommodations, but it's a challenging balance to keep material equally challenging. #TeacherEd #SpEd
I stg the people who work in #SPED and other places where #families with #DisabledChildren go to seek #DisabilityServices are straight up OPPs more often than not. #DisabilityCommunity #Disability #ChildrenWithDisabilities #SupportNeeds
A4#TeacherEd #SpEd Teach self-awareness, encourage goal setting, model self-advocacy skills, and create a supportive environment where students feel comfortable expressing their needs.
A3#TeacherEd #SpEd Differentiate instruction, use multi-sensory materials, provide clear instructions, and offer flexible assessment options to ensure all students can access and engage with the content.
A2#TeacherEd #SpEd .movement breaks, step/step instructions,using visual aids to maintain focus.H/W:smaller assignments, extended deadlines, choices how work is completed.with Home:regular progress updates, sharing things that work in class,collaborating to support routines and organization at home.
A1 #TeacherEd #SpEd Challenges include addressing diverse learning needs, limited resources, and overcoming stigma. Opportunities involve fostering empathy, developing creative teaching strategies, and building a supportive, collaborative classroom community.
Ryan Olsen, 5th Grade Social Studies (I was here at 10am and filled out the sign-in form then , but just saw this post request). #TeacherEd #SpEd
A4 I think making it clear to students that you are approachable to ask questions or requests is important. Circulating the classroom and checking in with each desk clusters, as well as students you know need extra support, helps facilitates this. #TeacherEd #SpEd
Yes, I think there needs to be collaboration for a success plan that everyone follows. Adjustments for routines, handling disruptions, and challenges are made in all classrooms so the student knows what to expect and can predict, which = more chances for success for the student. #TeacherEd #SpEd
Yes. They don't want to be, and yet once they are labeled, they give up hope on being anything else. Some students are not totally in control of their disruptions, and we truly need to look at the behavior as the problem and not the student. #TeacherEd #SpEd
Aijanè Smith 5th grade ELA & Social Studies #TeacherEd #SpEd
A5 #TeacherEd #SpEd Some disruptive behaviors are out of their control; they need the opportunity to reset. Case managers should work out a self-regulation plan for outside of the classroom. Teachers, students, and parents can sign off on it, all working together for success. #TeacherEd #SpEd
halesaurus, I agree with about not criticizing a student for not knowing something. I try very hard to spin a wrong answer into a positive of what they have learned. Otherwise, I often mention that the reason we are in school is to learn, thus it is fine not to know something. #TeacherEd #SpEd
A3.2 The use of speech to tech, which transcribes what is said as a response, has also proved to be beneficial for this student. #TeacherEd #SpEd
A3 It is a matter of finding the perfect match between skills and activity that helps demonstrate knowledge. I have one student who has motor skill problem with writing sentences. Meanwhile, he can draw excellent depictions of the recently covered Social Studies content. #TeacherEd #SpEd
A5 #TeacherEd #SpEd It would be beneficial to have a shared document for teachers to access to for each student w/ an LD where they can add their strategies and modifications that have worked - or not worked - in their classroom so other teachers and the student can have success. #TeacherEd #SpEd
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We must stop labeling misbehaved students due to dissabilties. Address with proper understanding about rootcause and scaffolding to start a task.
Schools should move toward consistent and transparent classroom expectations. Collabotive plannig of Special and general eachers.
Mr. Orlando, you are not alone. As I mentioned in my response to Q1, I have experienced this same difficulty myself. #TeacherEd #SpEd
I agree with you. Sometimes there are large gaps in communication between GenEd teachers, SpEd teachers and guidance counselors. #TeacherEd #SpEd
Hannah, I have done this for a while now with tests. Where the general education students might have short answer questions to write, the special education students will have multiple choice. Like you mentioned, it does not change them demonstrating what they have learned. #TeacherEd #SpEd
2/2 I strategically seat students near me or away from distractions in a discreet way, promoting inclusion +focus. #TeacherEd #SpEd
