A Day in My Self-Contained Classroom: Structure, Surprises & Controlled Chaos

A DAY IN A SELF-CONTAINED SPECIAL EDUCATION CLASSROOM! What does it really look like to be a “Chaos Coordinator” in special education? In this video, I take you inside my classroom and share some real moments from the day while talking about one of the most important things I’ve learned as a special education teacher: STRUCTURE MATTERS! Even during “free time,” students benefit from having structure, expectations, and a predictable routine. Free time doesn’t have to mean there are no expectations—it can still be purposeful, organized, and supportive. If you’re a special education teacher, ESE teacher, paraprofessional, parent, or someone interested in special education, I hope this video gives you some helpful ideas and encouragement. 👉 LIKE 👉 SUBSCRIBE 👉 COMMENT #SpecialEducation #SpecialEducationTeacher #ESETeacher #SelfContainedClassroom #SpecialNeeds #TeacherLife #ClassroomManagement #SpecialEd #Teaching #TeacherTips #SpecialEducationTips #ChaosCoordinator #Education