Special Education Teacher Organization Tips
This sheet can be easily referred to important information gleaned from the student’s IEP. The binder also holds loose-leaf. Take notes in meetings for the student and include these notes in the appropriate section behind the student sheet.
Tracking Data for an Organized Special Education Teacher
Tracking Goals
To become an organized special education teacher, use this system for assessing student goals. Copy and pasted the student goal from the IEP into a document. Along with the goal, have space to assess and write notes.
On the back, have an area to jot down what is assessed on the quarterly progress notes. This is taped to a 5 x 7 index card and added to a book ring to quickly jot down notes in class on the student progress toward the goal. This will save time in assessing their progress.
Testing Folder Organization for Special Education Teachers
Creating testing folders in the beginning of the year can help to save time during the year so that all those involved know testing modifications for students. Some students need a separate location to minimize distractions. These students are sent to a testing room where an aide will give them their accommodations. Each student that has this accommodation has their own folder.
The outside of the folder has their name on a label, along with my name and classroom number at the bottom so the aide knows where to return it to.
Inside of the folder is a print out of their accommodations. This allows the aide to easily see what needs to be done for the student to be successful. On the other side of the folder, I will place the test.
Simple, easy ways to organize yourself to save time later in the year. I hope you enjoyed reading what I do and will implement the actions into your classroom. If you want the same sheets that I use, sign up for my newsletter below to find them in your inbox. Leave a comment below to let me know something that you do in your classroom to stay organized.
