Think you're repeating yourself too much? Good. You should be. Learn why repetition is a brain-based SPED strategy—especially for life skills classrooms. Repetition isn't redundancy—it's how the brain learns. This post breaks down the science and shares practical strategies for SPED teachers working with students who have moderate to severe disabilities.

🎯 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 Outdated practices, feeling unheard, and constant uphill battles can wear you down.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.

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.