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Practical lesson planning support for special education teachers.
SpedLessonPlanning.com provides ACCESS-aligned lesson planning tools and examples designed specifically for special education classrooms using alternate and specialized curriculum.
These resources help teachers prioritize what matters most, reduce overwhelm, and design instruction that is realistic, accessible, and effective.
ACCESS Framework™
Instructional Design for
Special Education
The ACCESS Framework™ is an instructional design system created specifically for special education classrooms. It helps teachers plan lessons that are aligned, accessible, and realistic—without adding more to their plate.
ACCESS works alongside any alternate curriculum and gives teachers the language, structure, and clarity to design instruction that actually works.
ACCESS-Aligned Lesson Resources
Ready-to-Use & Teacher-Friendly
Explore free, ACCESS-aligned lesson examples, planning templates, and weekly slide structures designed for teachers using alternate curriculum.
These resources model how to chunk instruction, embed supports, and move from concrete to abstract—so you can see ACCESS in action before deciding what works best for your classroom.
Google Slides & Digital Lesson Design
Built for Engagement and Access
Lessons are designed to be used digitally and support multiple ways for students to participate. Resources may include embedded videos, interactive tools, visuals, and routines that support engagement, modeling, and independence.
Teachers can use the templates as-is or adapt them for their own curriculum and students.
How This Supports Your Classroom
SpedLessonPlanning.com supports special education teachers by reducing planning overwhelm, increasing instructional clarity, and designing lessons that prioritize access from the start. Resources are built to support diverse learners, align with IEP goals, and fit the realities of special education classrooms—so teachers can spend less time planning and more time teaching.
TEACHER TESTIMONIALS
Ellen's Experience (Elementary Band)
"Thank you so much for your hard work. These lessons make a huge difference in my classroom engagement. Truly I appreciate you sharing your wealth of skills and knowledge."
Briana's Experience (Intermediate Band)
"Thank you so much for all you do and for offering these resources to other teachers. I am a second year teacher and am still learning how to make the best use of ULS. Your resources help guide me and make the best of ULS."
Charity's Experience (Middle School Band)
"Today was a great day with the PowerPoint! Thank you sooo much! The students were engaged and learning was taking place. We didn't make it far in day 1 slides just because of how our morning goes and it was speech day, but we have something to look forward to."