Teaching Reading In Special Education

[@meun96rd]

Thankyou for saying to not give up. I am the parent of a special needs teen who was fast tracked thru school and was made to memorize words without understanding. After 3 years of homeschooling and focusing on phonetic learning my teen read her first book both print and braille!

[@thatspecialeducator1061]

wow! that is a lot of work!

[@Walkinthepark305]

@@thatspecialeducator1061 I , was former special ed student still struggling with spelling. But finally read 150 books thanks epilepsy got a lot free time idk but you , should get note books and make to do list for your students first goal in the morning should be reading

[@jenniferpopkin5622]

Having coached sped reading classes for 7 years, I so appreciate this video. The blending piece is key for our students. We taught our students to “sing” the sounds when blending. It was so helpful.

[@callieb4141]

As a new special educator, I’ve been so frustrated by my county’s expectations and application of literacy for students with disabilities. My kids currently cannot read and ARE NOT EXPECTED to read. It infuriates me! I have decided that my students will no longer be held to my county’s stupid understanding of their potential. I am focusing on phonemic awareness for my kids this year. Thank you for this video. I’m so tired of being told your kids don’t need to read- THEY DO! And most importantly they can.

[@sm-iv8nt]

This!!! Thank you for rebelling against the system! You are a true hero.

[@BassGal92]

Thank you for giving disabled students a chance to succeed and proving society's expectations wrong.

[@Classy_Lady23]

That’s right we need more teachers like you

[@bridgettesmith5427]

Thank you so much for this!!!!!! This is where I am right now with my granddaughter who has so much potential, I am at a lost for words at how society has just labeled our kids and have put them in a box! I will not accept this and is currently teaching my granddaughter basic phonic sounds and word blending, but I know that this is not enough. I know that there are other tools and resources that I need in order to teach her how to read, but I just don't know where to find it; I would love any additional information that you can provide. Again thank you so much for being a voice for our children.

[@fhudson03]

@callieb4141 those babies can read, trick is no one takes the time to help them learn phonics. I have learned a child they claim Couldn’t read simply learns differently from everyone else. Don’t let no one label your kids saying they can’t read they can, the whole scenario is what way do they learn best, do they need a smaller classroom, or do they need more time on the material.

[@traceyberliner]

I just read the same book - so incredible - love the idea that no one is too anything to learn to read. I really appreciate your channel and your overall positivity. I’m a veteran educator - returning to the classroom after doing admin for a while and I connect so much with your videos and generally outlook. Thank you!

[@thatspecialeducator1061]

That book is incredible!!! Wow, returning to the clasroom again! We need teachers like you! Best of luck!

[@Lolololomggggg]

thank you!!!! this video helped me form a new connection to the notes i've taken in previous classes, i love your channel so much

[@melanieshaw7577]

Yes yes yes!!!!!! I’m about to start and Spec Ed/Language support role and this is everything! Structured, explicit intervention. Thank you!

[@Kuteepi86]

I love this video and it is right on time. I'm a 9 year SPED teacher and looking for more ways to help support my kids in Reading. Often times they are identified as needing decoding or additional support but overlooked because they have IEPs. Thank you for the information 😊

[@almarodriguez7488]

Thanks for sharing all this great information! Very helpful in brain storming what I want next year to look like reading instruction wise.

[@TeacherBrett]

I’ve been using the S.P.I.R.E reading curriculum this year, it is FREE right now!! It’s an Orton Gillingham approach. I had really been struggling with trying to implement the research of the science of reading into my classes when we aren’t provided the explicit and direct instruction materials out kids need.

[@thatspecialeducator1061]

Hi Brettt!

[@ClareandCharlotte]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I so appreciate your willingness to "put yourself out there" and share your knowledge and experience!

[@meganlord4953]

Thank you so much for all the books and articles. Can’t wait to get busy reading.

[@thatspecialeducator1061]

YAY! Thanks! I hope they are helpful

[@foreverinhighschool9429]

I'm not a special ed teacher, but I do teach ELA so this video is relevant to me. When you said at a certain point we give up on students and their ability on reading it resonated with me. Although our curriculum doesn't require a whole lot of reading, I am determined to implementing more of it this year (even with all the roadblocks we will have to deal with). Thank you for such a thoughtful video, friend. ❤️

[@thatspecialeducator1061]

Thanks! I am glad that it was helpful!

[@aprilguyer696]

science of reading. Kirkpatrick’s books are extremely helpful as is Heggerty

[@Jbahhh]

Which books specifically?

[@oliviamanning-richardson6677]

@@Jbahhh Equipped for reading success

[@maryannwalsh5988]

My gosh you love your job!! It is so refreshing! Everyone can learn!!! Thank you!!!

[@karin7.london]

Thank you Braelan from the UK 🇬🇧 love all your videos

[@chynasshafritos]

Thank you for posting this. I took the classes you describe but most of my learning came from the job as a para professional. Working in the grades as a para taught me about reading and writing.

[@brendacanchola9688]

As a new special educator, this is very helpful. The blending piece is key for our students.

[@franchettealodiaferrer4451]

I am learning a lot from your videos. Continue sharing your knowledge with us. More power :)

[@firstlast-ey5yw]

Thanks for the link to the resources. I really wish the Florida Center Reading Research had resources for my Spanish kids with IEP's.

[@thatspecialeducator1061]

I wish too!

[@christak122]

Please how can I have the link to the resources please

[@christak122]

Comprehensive literacy for all. Okay I eche I out the book. Thank you Ms.

[@sherid192]

This is Gold!!!!!!

[@maureenmukka4864]

Thank you for this, very good and useful insight!

[@thatspecialeducator1061]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Jasminem91099]

This is very helpful! How do I do all this as a resource teacher? I am trying to figure out the balance between doing my own lessons and working with the regular ed teacher. Also, any tips on taking data?

[@miaadam1574]

Great video! Do you have a video on taking data for iep?

[@mrsmacboxer]

Great video!

[@thatspecialeducator1061]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@maryannwalsh5988]

Example of movement please

[@kaylaingram1043]

Hi there, I tried to loads the Literacy Article, however it was not found. Would you be able to repost the article link, please?

[@sdcanada91]

Another awesome, informative video 👍🏻

[@IloveJC30]

You the bomb! Just subscribed

[@kimp1535]

I am worried this year since as of now my CDC students will not getting inclusion.

[@Classy_Lady23]

I believe that our school system do give the things needed for our special needs kids and also mental health our schools are failing our kids we as Educators that have the love will put in the extra need for our kids that they need and make it happen with less pay less support and more work

[@stephespi8373]

I’m not a teacher however I’ve noticed my son can understand books by matching word with image. Only words. I haven’t taught him anything about prepositions or nouns but when I read a book to him with interesting images he learns the whole book word by word which leads him to learn the meaning of the word just by seeing it. ? Does that makes sense ?

[@TonyVeloOfficial]

I am a special education major

[@supriyadaniel6240]

Thank you dear I love your content and I am following all your tricks and tips regarding special education and I just wanted to know onething are you self contained teacher or resource teacher

[@thatspecialeducator1061]

Hi! Self-Contained all the way!

[@margiewilder3417]

@@thatspecialeducator1061 Have been them all and Self-contained is the core of my HEART. Yes they can, Yes they will and Yes, They DO!!!!

[@brendasollers5252]

What if you A Adult and you have a problem in everything level of education, what would be your advise?

[@sarahellis9462]

Hi, I wonder if you have ever taught deaf children to read? I have two deaf students in my special ed class now and I’m flummoxed!

[@thatspecialeducator1061]

Not yet! I am so sorry, that is challenging. I havent found much information about it either, but I think the focus on sight words and matching words to definitions would be a good place to start,

[@Mikkizazzi80]

Can you kindly name some of the reading specialists you are following on Instagram?

[@lisaboone-chandler4323]

Is there anyone who want share lessons for reading K-3