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Ep. 48: How to Create Effective Classroom Schedules for Special Education and ABA Settings
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Creating a classroom schedule for special education and ABA settings can feel like solving a puzzle! In this episode, Caitlin and Audra share their strategies, tips, and tricks to make scheduling manageable and effective for students and staff. From color-coding and post-it notes to balancing para rotations, this episode will help you build a flexible schedule that works for everyone.
✨ Key Takeaways
🕒 Start with the non-negotiables: Plot out staff lunch breaks, student lunch, therapy schedules, and specials first.
🎨 Color-code by staff: Use colors to keep track of assignments and spot errors easily.
🔄 Rotate paras regularly: Avoid over-familiarity or burnout by switching up para-student pairings.
📋 Be flexible: Expect schedules to change often, especially in the first few weeks.
✨ Communicate clearly: Share schedules with paras and provide opportunities for feedback.
📚 Resources and Ideas
🗂 Master Schedule Template: Use a weekly layout to plan periods and staff rotations.
🖍 Color-Coding Tools: Grab some highlighters, clipboards, post-its, or digital apps for visual organization.
📑 Para Schedules: Provide individual schedules for easy reference (bonus tip: shrink for lanyards!).
🧩 “Busy Bin” Ideas: Keep extra prep materials handy for unexpected downtime.
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