Adaptation Station

Leaving My Classroom Series: Finding a New Job

I had considered leaving my job for a while, but when I finally decided to take the plunge I had several jobs I considered. I eventually landed in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (check back on Sunday to learn more about that job). This blog post will walk you through all of the job changes I considered, in case… View Post

Leaving My Classroom Series: Making the Decision

If you read the first part of my series, you know I made the painful decision to leave my classroom in May of 2019. I had been debating leaving the classroom for several years but finally took the plunge. I decided to leave my classroom while on a train in Sevilla, Spain in October 2018. I was traveling for my… View Post

Leaving My Classroom Series: The Painful Part

Welcome! If you are a new reader, I am a former special education teacher and currently an ABA therapist. This blog post is the first in a four-part series about why I left my job. I don’t think I have ever been more nervous to share a blog post than I am right now. The most defining day of my teaching… View Post

Making Halloween Fun in your Self-Contained Classroom

Halloween is typically the first major celebration many students experience during the course of the school year. If Halloween is celebrated in any way, it can be a fun day but it can also be stressful day. Halloween is filled with stimulating images and loud noises. We want our students to enjoy the day but we also want it to… View Post

Building a Nighttime Routine to Help You Fall Asleep

My nighttime routine is one of my favorite parts of the day. I love putting time into winding down and getting ready for bed. When I get a good night’s sleep I’m more likely to have a good day the next day. The purpose of a nighttime routine is to train your body when it is time for sleep. When… View Post

Don’t Wait for the Emergency to make Emergency Sub Plans

I never wrote sub plans my first couple of years. I never called out sick, even when I needed to. I also always assumed one of my assistants would be able to cover me if I was, for some strange reason, out unexpectedly. All of the time I took off I was able to prepare in my classroom the night… View Post

Bundles Make the Year Go ‘Round

When I was in the classroom, I found that my students thrive on consistency. Once they learned their expectations in a group, they were able to work more independently and experience more success. One of the best tools I used to maintain consistency were monthly or thematic bundles. I loved using bundles because it ensured my student’s success. The main… View Post

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