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Bathroom Chart

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This is a great pdf that I created to help with bathroom and toilet training documentation in my self-contained classroom for students with special needs. This can be used with any age student (I personally have used this with kindergarten through

Subjects:

Special Education, Health, Life Skills

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Printables, Classroom Forms

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Editable Daily Communication Form

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NEWLY UPDATED January 2024! Now editable. Resource contains both an editable PowerPoint format as well as PDF. Tweak and edit to fit the specific needs of your classroom or program.As a self-contained Special Education Teacher, I searched long

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Special Education, Life Skills, For All Subjects

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Printables, Classroom Forms, For Parents

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*BUNDLE* CBI Trips

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This *bundled* resource includes CBI worksheets for the following businesses:McDonald'sStarbucksWalgreensJimmy John'sIHOPCostcoThese resources provide realistic opportunities to prepare for CBI trips in your community. These resources can be used as

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Special Education, Life Skills, Vocational Education

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Activities

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Resume Bundle

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With this resource, you'll receive 3 products to use in your lessons when teaching about resumes, including a Google Slides presentation about Resume Do's and Don'ts, a Resume True/False worksheet, plus a worksheet to find common mistakes found on

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Special Education, Life Skills, Vocational Education

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Not Grade Specific

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PowerPoint Presentations, Worksheets, Google Apps

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Career Research Using MyNextMove.org

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This resource encourages students to explore various careers through the mynextmove.org website. Students are prompted to explore various information such as knowledge, skills, abilities, education, salaries, etc., for 3 different careers: 1.

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Special Education, Life Skills, Vocational Education

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Not Grade Specific

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Worksheets, Activities

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Comparing Prices- Generic vs Name Brand

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This print & go resource reinforces the concept of learning how to compare prices and make informed decisions when choosing between generic and name brand products. Featuring 21 product examples (such as pretzels, scrub sponges, yogurt, etc.)

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Special Education, Life Skills, Vocational Education

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Not Grade Specific

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Worksheets, Activities

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Calculating Shopping Lists

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This resource provides students with an opportunity to practice money skills as they find prices for everyday grocery items on a shopping list. Resource contains 3 pages of colored images and prices for common grocery store items (produce, boxed

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Special Education, Life Skills

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Not Grade Specific

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Worksheets, Activities

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$Menu Math- Jessie's Grill$

Menu Math- Jessie's Grill

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This resource offers 2 different levels of menu math practice, including both a picture based level as well as a word based level. Menu items include things such as hamburgers, cheeseburgers, chicken tenders, garden salad, fries, etc. Worksheets

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Special Education, Life Skills, Vocational Education

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Worksheets, Activities

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Understanding Work Availability

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This resource helps students to understand their work availability (days, times, number of hours) so that they can feel confident filling out job applications and speaking about their availability during a job interview. Included in this resource

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Special Education, Life Skills, Vocational Education

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Not Grade Specific

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Worksheets, Activities

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Costco CBI form

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Community Based Instruction is such an integral part of any life skills or transition program. This resource can be used to accompany students on a CBI trip to Costco. Help guide your students through their exploration of the largest membership

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Special Education, Life Skills, Vocational Education

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Not Grade Specific

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

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Resumes- Find the Mistakes

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In the competitive world of job hunting, a standout resume is key to unlocking entry-level career opportunities for students. This digital resource will assist students recognizing common resume mistakes. Key Features:1. Two entry-level examples

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Special Education, Life Skills, Vocational Education

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Not Grade Specific

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Worksheets, Printables

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Employment Word Wall

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This resource contains over 70+ vocabulary words related to employment and the world of work. Examples of vocabulary words include:customerbackground checkexperiencegross paypart timesoft skillsminimum wagepaystub... etc!Great for using word cards

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Special Education, Life Skills, Vocational Education

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10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education

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Flash Cards, Word Walls, Posters

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Next Dollar Up- Valentine's Day Edition

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This Valentine's Day themed resource includes 5 worksheets that provide students with the opportunity to determine how many dollar bills are needed to pay for an item using the next dollar up strategy. Each problem goes up to $5.Also included are

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Special Education, Life Skills, Vocational Education

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Not Grade Specific

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Worksheets, Activities, Centers

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Learning How to Keep the Job

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Learning how to keep the job is an important skill for young adults to master. This resource provides an overview of several key work behaviors (such as being punctual, having a positive attitude, being reliable, etc.) through a reading

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Special Education, Life Skills, Vocational Education

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Not Grade Specific

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Activities

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Resume Do's and Don'ts Google Slides

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This resource is a great way to either introduce the basic do's and don'ts of resumes. Includes 15 slides covering everything from formatting, proofreading, highlighting relevant skills and experiences, etc. Perfect for a high school vocational

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Special Education, Life Skills, Vocational Education

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Not Grade Specific

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PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Google Apps

$2.00

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Disability Awareness- Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Great addition to your Disability Awareness unit for high school students with special needs. This powerpoint goes over student rights and responsibilities under IDEA while in public school and the importance of advocating for specific

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Special Education, Life Skills, Vocational Education

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9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education

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PowerPoint Presentations

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Thanksgiving Price Comparison

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This resource features Print & Go worksheets where students will practice comparing prices of Thanksgiving food items (such as turkey, mashed potatoes, rolls, pie, etc.) Such an important independent living skill for students to be able to

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Special Education, Life Skills, Vocational Education

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Not Grade Specific

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Worksheets

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A Unit for Telling Time to the Hour

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This is a unit I created for introducing the concept of telling time to the hour for my special needs students. This unit is geared towards students with cognitive impairments with little knowledge of telling time or using analog clocks. This is a

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Math, Special Education, Life Skills

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Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd

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Activities, Printables

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Parent Input Form for IEP Meeting

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After searching and searching for a printable Parent Input form for IEP meetings that was relevent for my self-contained Special Education students, I finally decided to create my own. This form is a great tool to send home to parents to help

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Special Education

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Printables

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Vocational Problem Solving Scenarios

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Being able to problem solve on the job is an important skill that both new and seasoned workers need to develop. This Vocational Problem Solving Scenarios resource includes 20 on the job scenarios that require students to problem solve, as well as

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Special Education, Life Skills, Vocational Education

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Not Grade Specific

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Activities

$1.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have experience in all grades (K-12), as well as both self-contained and resource settings. My passion is teaching transition skills and career exploration to high school students. Throughout my professional career, I have served on numerous curriculum mapping and planning committees. I thoroughly enjoy creating my own resources that are tailored to the specific needs of individuals with exceptionalities.

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I attended James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. I graduated with a B.S. in Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies in 2006. I continued my graduate studies at James Madison University, and graduated with a M.Ed. in Special Education in 2007.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I currently teach in a Transition from School to Work (TSW) program at a public high school in the Phoenix-metro area.

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Reading, Specialty, Math, Special Education, Career and Technical Education, Health, Life Skills, For All Subjects, Classroom Management, Problem Solving, Writing, For All Subjects, Vocational Education, Phonics