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Melissa

Welcome to Supporting Special Learners!

I’m thrilled that you’ve found your way here. My name is Melissa, and as the creator behind Supporting Special Learners, I’m grateful for the opportunity to share my passion for making the curriculum accessible to all students.

My First Classroom

I have gained diverse experiences in special education, including working in autism classrooms, behavior supports classes, and serving as a resource teacher. I began my teaching career in 2013 and immediately noticed the lack of resources and support available to help my students. This realization inspired me to create my own teaching materials based on the needs within my classroom.

Educational Background

In terms of my educational background, I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a post-graduate degree in Autism and Behavior Science. I also have a Bachelor’s degree in Education in the primary/junior teaching division and a Master’s degree in Developmental Psychology.

My educational background and hands-on experience have equipped me with the skills and knowledge to create effective teaching tools and learning environments tailored to each student’s needs. Supporting Special Learners is a platform where I share my experiences, insights, and resources that have helped my students succeed. My goal is to provide teachers, parents, and caregivers with the tools they need to support learners with diverse abilities. I am excited to continue growing this community and sharing my passion for inclusive education with all of you.

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Teaching school safety, social skills, and behavior expectations doesn’t have to mean creating lessons from scratch.This Life Skill of the Week Safety Curriculum includes 25 ready-to-use units that help students learn the routines and behaviors they need to be successful throughout the entire school day.Perfect for teaching:✔️ School safety✔️ Classroom expectations✔️ Hallway, cafeteria & playground rules✔️ Fire drills & lockdown procedures✔️ Personal space & boundaries✔️ Conflict resolution✔️ Calming strategies✔️ Digital citizenship✔️ Behavior expectationsDesigned for autism classrooms, self-contained special education classrooms, life skills programs, and students who benefit from visual supports and explicit instruction.If you’ve been searching for a complete social skills curriculum or school safety curriculum for special education, this bundle has everything you need in one place.Comment SAFE and I’ll send you the link!#SpecialEducation #AutismClassroom #AutismTeacher #SpecialEdTeacher #LifeSkills LifeSkillsClassroom ... See MoreSee Less
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Special education teachers… this is your sign to get ALL the paperwork organized before the school year starts. 🙌This Special Education Teacher Essentials Kit includes the printables you’ll actually use all year:✔️ Teacher planner + lesson plan templates✔️ Daily communication sheets for families✔️ IEP + progress monitoring data sheets✔️ Behavior tracking forms✔️ Monthly newsletters✔️ Calendars✔️ Student information + classroom organization pages✔️ AND it’s editable!Basically… all those forms you normally spend hours creating yourself? DONE. ✔️ Perfect for special education teachers, autism classrooms, self-contained classrooms, resource rooms, and inclusive classrooms.Comment KIT and I’ll send you the link!#specialeducation #specialeducationteacher #specialedteacher #autismteacher #autismclassroom selfcontainedclassroom teachersoftiktok teacherreels backtoschool classroomorganization teacherplanner iepdata datacollection parentcommunication spedteacher ... See MoreSee Less
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One of the biggest challenges in special education is meeting a wide range of needs.These Functional Life Skills File Folders make differentiation easier while keeping students working on meaningful skills.Comment FLS for the link.#specialeducation #autismclassroom #spedteacher #LifeSkillsForKids ... See MoreSee Less
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The resource I didn’t know I needed... until I started using it every day.Students love the songs, I love the organization, and circle time runs so much smoother.Comment SONGS and I’ll send you the link.#specialeducation#specialeducationteacher#autismclassroom#specialedteacher#preschoolteacher ... See MoreSee Less
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Teaching school safety, social skills, and behavior expectations doesn’t have to mean creating lessons from scratch.This Life Skill of the Week Safety Curriculum includes 25 ready-to-use units that help students learn the routines and behaviors they need to be successful throughout the entire school day.Perfect for teaching:✔️ School safety✔️ Classroom expectations✔️ Hallway, cafeteria & playground rules✔️ Fire drills & lockdown procedures✔️ Personal space & boundaries✔️ Conflict resolution✔️ Calming strategies✔️ Digital citizenship✔️ Behavior expectationsDesigned for autism classrooms, self-contained special education classrooms, life skills programs, and students who benefit from visual supports and explicit instruction.If you’ve been searching for a complete social skills curriculum or school safety curriculum for special education, this bundle has everything you need in one place.Comment SAFE and I’ll send you the link!#SpecialEducation #AutismClassroom #AutismTeacher #SpecialEdTeacher #LifeSkills LifeSkillsClassroom ... See MoreSee Less
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