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Dyscalculia in the Classroom: Signs, Accommodations and IEP Goals (2026)

Dyscalculia in the classroom: the signs teachers miss, how it differs from math anxiety, proven accommodations, teaching strategies and sample IEP goals for 2026.

Stephanie Bermed - October 8, 2026

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Behavior & Regulation

Co-Regulation Strategies for SPED Teachers: A Practical Guide (2026)

Co-regulation strategies for SPED teachers: how to lend your calm to dysregulated students, what to say and do, and how to build toward self-regulation in 2026.

Stephanie Bermed - October 7, 2026

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Behavior & Regulation

How to Set Up a Calm Corner in the Classroom: A Teacher Guide (2026)

How to set up a calm corner in the classroom that students actually use: location, sensory tools, visual steps, rules, and how to teach it before it is needed.

Stephanie Bermed - October 6, 2026

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Autistic Meltdowns in the Classroom: The Essential Teacher Guide (2026)

Autistic meltdowns in the classroom are not defiance. Learn the 4 stages, what to say, what to avoid, and a 5-step calm response teachers can use today.

Stephanie Bermed - October 5, 2026

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IEP Planner 2026-2027: The Essential Tool to Cut Teacher Workload

The IEP Planner 2026-2027 helps special education teachers manage a 30-student caseload, IEP meetings, and goals in one place. Find it in the IEPfocus Shop.

Stephanie Bermed - July 15, 2026

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Behavior De-Escalation in the Classroom: A Complete Guide (2026)

Learn proven behavior de-escalation strategies for the classroom. A step-by-step guide for special education teachers and support staff. Updated 2026.

Stephanie Bermed - May 1, 2026

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Resource Teacher in First Grade: Complete Guide 2026

Resource teacher in first grade: role, IEP goals, co-teaching models & differentiation strategies. Evidence-based 2026 guide for special education teachers.

Stephanie Bermed - April 28, 2026

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What Is an IEP in Education? Goals, Rights & How to Use It (2026)

Discover what an IEP in education really is, who qualifies, all 10 required components, and how to use it strategically. The complete 2026 guide for teachers and families.

Stephanie Bermed - April 25, 2026

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Practical strategies, IEP tools, and classroom resources for special education teachers, inclusion specialists, and school professionals working with children with special needs.