So My School Doesn't Have a Self-Contained Classroom... Now What?

Does your school have a self-contained classroom to support students? Learn how to add this practical resource.

A general education classroom alone cannot meet all students’ needs. As you plan for the 2023–24 school year, now is an ideal time to consider establishing a self-contained classroom to provide additional support to students with difficulties.

If your teachers struggle with classroom management, the office is a revolving door of referrals, walkie-talkies buzz with urgent student concerns, or IEPs abound, your school may have a structural issue. A self-contained classroom is just what you need!

• What are the 10 steps to setting up a successful self-contained classroom?
• Which students can benefit from a self-contained classroom?
• How does a self-contained classroom work in a full-inclusion school?
• What extra support can you provide to students in a self-contained classroom?
• How can you find staff, even with a shortage of special education teachers?
• How can your system help inexperienced teachers thrive?