I teach special education to middle school students in NYC. I am a self-contained teacher, meaning the students are with me for multiple subjects most of the day.
My amazing students all have academic challenges that we are meeting head-on in our small class setting.
The students are resilient and amazing. They have been facing challenges academically for their entire school careers. By the time they reach me in middle school, they have grit! They know how to persevere even when the task is difficult.
My Project
My students all have learning disabilities. Many of my students struggle with keeping their schoolwork and supplies organized. Gradually, I am creating an environment of more independent work time because I know they will be heading to high school soon and will be completing work more independently.
To help my students take the next step in academic independence, first, we need to organize!
The goal is to set up color-coded files and folders for each class subject of work that is in the process of being completed. Creating a folder system and having the students take ownership of their own files, folders, and materials under guidance will create habits and routines that the students can take with them to high school and beyond.
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