Hi! I am Allison. I am an Intervention Specialist and Certified Autism Specialist with nearly 20 years of experience working with students with autism and low-incidence disabilities.
I taught in an elementary special education classroom where I created countless individualized supports, organizational tools, and differentiated activities for my students before transitioning to my current position on an autism and low-incidence coaching team where I have had the pleasure of meeting and helping teachers in hundreds of classrooms in the Dayton, Ohio area. I am passionate about special education and helping teachers!
Boost Literacy Skills with Predictable Chart Writing π + Freebie! π
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Hi Reader! Are you looking for an inclusive, effective way to support literacy in your classroom? Predictable chart writing is a research-backed strategy that benefits all students, including those with complex learning needs, by fostering confidence, engagement, and language connections. This approach is particularly effective for students with disabilities because it:
Learn more about what Predictable Chart Writing could look like in your classroom on my blog post:
β To make implementing this strategy easier, Iβve created Predictable Chart Writing Year-Long Lessons and Materials for Elementary SpEd, a comprehensive resource packed with:
β Ready to try it out? Grab one full week of materials and lesson plans below to get started today! MissAllisonsSpEdSpot Predictable Chart Writing--FREEBIE.pdf β Letβs empower students to become confident writersβtogether! β Until next time! β |
βHi! I am Allison. I am an Intervention Specialist and Certified Autism Specialist with nearly 20 years of experience working with students with autism and low-incidence disabilities.
I taught in an elementary special education classroom where I created countless individualized supports, organizational tools, and differentiated activities for my students before transitioning to my current position on an autism and low-incidence coaching team where I have had the pleasure of meeting and helping teachers in hundreds of classrooms in the Dayton, Ohio area. I am passionate about special education and helping teachers!
Hi Reader! Each year for Valentine's Day, my class did activity rotations with the other special education classrooms in the building. The year I got married my fiance surprised me with a singing telegram made up of a quartet of ladies singing old-timey love songs... right in the middle of our rotations. I was MORTIFIED! π³ Back then I was terrified of being the center of attention... which was ironic as a teacher! Eleven years later and it is a favorite Valentine's Day memory. Another...
Hi Reader! It's no secret that I love seasonal, thematic content. βοΈπ πβοΈπ·ππ But what about those topics that you can use any time of year to fill in between holidays, supplement your district curriculum themes, or have ready to go in the event you need quick sub plans? Don't worry because I have you covered! Over the years in my classroom, I have created several evergreen product lines, meaning they can be used any time throughout the school year! Find what you need below: Ocean Animals...
Hi Reader! Animals are a common special interest in my classroom so I have taken full advantage over the years of using animals to teach a variety of skills. I have created over 70 different activities for reading, math, cooking, science, communication, games, writing, and more! For my TPT store, I divided all of my animal activities into thematic units by narrowing down the topic because I know not everyone can cover all 70 activities each year. I created units for Animals & Habitats, Animal...