Secondary Special Education Lessons & Resources
Empowering Students with Special Needs for Postsecondary Success
Supporting students with unique needs as they prepare for adulthood is one of the most vital and rewarding aspects of special education. At Life Beyond High School, I provide resources specifically designed to help you equip students with the tools, strategies, and confidence they need to transition into independent, successful adults. These resources are crafted to save you time, streamline your teaching, and empower your students to achieve their postsecondary goals.
Tailored Resources for Special Education
This page is dedicated to supporting educators like you with practical resources that address key aspects of secondary transition. These materials are designed to help you to:
Create Individualized Transition Plans
Develop customized plans that align with students’ specific goals and help them make progress on their secondary transition milestones. Each lesson includes actionable steps and adaptable strategies to meet IEP requirements while guiding students toward independence.
Foster Self-Advocacy Skills
Empower students to understand and communicate their strengths, needs, and preferences. Lessons also incorporate essential life skills, such as managing finances, finding housing, or accessing community resources, ensuring students are well-prepared for independence.
Prepare Students for Postsecondary Success
Guide students through postsecondary education, employment, or independent living with structured activities that simplify complex processes into manageable, actionable steps.
These resources are flexible and adaptable, making it easy for you to address the unique needs of your students while ensuring they are ready for adulthood.
Designed for Diverse Educators and Learning Environments
While these resources are designed for special educators, they are also highly beneficial for:
Homeschooling families who need engaging materials to teach life and transition skills at home.
High school counselors working with students to create postsecondary plans and prepare them for their futures.
Adult educators supporting learners who are already navigating their adulting journeys.
Each resource is crafted with accessibility and practicality in mind, ensuring students are supported wherever and however they learn.
Practical, Real-World Solutions
Every lesson and activity focuses on real-world application, so students gain knowledge and skills they can use now and in the future. Topics include:
Self-advocacy strategies to help students confidently communicate their needs and strengths in school, work, and life.
Critical life skills, such as budgeting, transportation, and finding housing, to prepare students for independent living.
Understanding community resources, teaching students how to access the services and support available to them.
These lessons are not only practical and relevant but also designed to foster confidence and independence, giving students a strong foundation for success.
Save Time with Ready-to-Use Resources
Your time is valuable, and planning transition lessons can be a significant challenge. That’s why I’ve created ready-to-use lessons that are:
Easy to implement—no need to spend hours preparing materials.
Highly engaging—activities are designed to capture students’ attention and keep them on-task.
These resources make it simple to incorporate meaningful life skills instruction into your classroom while allowing you to focus on the other demands of teaching.
Free and Affordable Options for Every Classroom
All of my materials are available on Teachers Pay Teachers, offering a range of free downloads and affordable premium lessons. Whether you need comprehensive lessons covering multiple skills and topics, or quick, focused activities to complement your existing lessons, you’ll find something that fits your needs and budget.
Check Back for New Content
I’m constantly expanding my collection of resources to better support special educators and the students they serve. Be sure to check back regularly for the latest materials, or reach out if you have specific needs—I’m always happy to create something new!
