Mrs.

Suckows Classroom Rules

1. Be respectful of others opinions, space, and personal
belongings.
-This is a crucial rule that should be implemented in every
classroom. Students need to feel welcome and safe in the
classroom, and enforcing this rule ensures each student feels like
he/she belongs to the group. I want my classroom for special
education students to be a safe haven and a place where each of
the students can be a part of a cohesive unit that does not pass
judgment or invade the space of others.
2. Share your voice.
-A classroom for students with special needs should teach and
encourage students to express their thoughts and advocate for
themselves and each other. I want my classroom to involve
collaboration and discussion amongst the students. Students
should feel safe to express how they feel about something, or
share an opinion about something, and not be afraid of what
others think. This will aid them in the general education
classroom.
3. Give your best effort at all times.
-All students have different ability levels, and its important to
encourage each student to work at their own personal effort
level. This teaches students to hold themselves accountable for
their work, and take pride in what they have accomplished. I
want to make a point of telling my students not to compare what
they have done to others in the class. If they are working as
hard as they can at their personal ability level, they are doing
everything asked of them.
4. Encourage your classmates.
-Students in a special education room share a unique bond, and
its important for me as their teacher to encourage that
relationship. I want my students to push each other and praise
every accomplishment. In a way I am the coach of my class, and
the students are the team. They need to be hard on each other
at times, but always show that they have each others backs.
5. Be on time.
-Time is an important concept for all students to understand and
respect. Time may be understood or used differently by students
who learn at different levels, but its important to teach students
the importance of being on time. Everything in life revolves

around time and students need to learn how to follow a schedule.

This assists with organizational skills and time management.