
Introducing
Simple Self-Contained Setup 101®:
The complete roadmap to a stress-free classroom setup for new self-contained special education teachers
SIGN ME UPIn this course, you will learn simple, fail-proof steps to setting up your self-contained classroom. You’ll learn everything from building out your ideal classroom schedules, to prepping for the new school year, and making choices that are right for each of your unique students, without feeling anxious or overwhelmed.
You know you need to ditch the time-consuming classroom layout and setup process and start focusing on what matters most. . . your students & their specific needs!
Ready to streamline your back-to-school routine with LESS overwhelm and MORE confidence?
(OF COURSE YOU ARE!)

Hey, self-contained teachers!
You’re looking to kick the school year off on an organized, stress-free page that will set you AND your students up for top-notch success.
You’re exhausted by the thought of the anxiety and disorganization that sneaks up every year around back-to-school time.
You’re looking to go from chaotic classroom setup to streamlined special education space that will have your students reaching the stars (and beyond!)
YES, THAT’S ME!Tell me if this sounds familiar. . .
You’re a self-contained special education teacher who is stressed about the back-to-school process because, let’s face it, they didn’t teach you this in school. You don’t know where to start, you don’t want to reinvent the wheel, and you really wish you had a simplified process to successfully set up your classroom and the systems that go with it.

Are you...

A brand new self-contained teacher who is fresh out of school with your first job? Congratulations! But now where do you begin?

A special education teacher who is new to the self-contained environment? Hooray for the new assignment! Now, how are you going to set up and prep for student success?

A few years into your teaching career, but still feel the pressure when summer vacation winds down and the new school year creeps in?
If you answered YES to any of these, keep reading!
With Simple Self-Contained Setup 101®,
you will get the tools you need to go from an uneasy and apprehensive self-contained teacher who dreads the daunting classroom setup and back-to-school prep process to one who has the confidence to take on anything that comes her way with rock-solid plans and systems.
By the end of this program you will:

Gain an understanding of the types of schedules, learn how to select a schedule for each student and how to build a classroom schedule that suits your day

Develop a positive team mindset and a framework that will allow for the highest-level of team support

Build your classroom layout design and develop your classroom setup philosophy

Plan your curriculum by subject, and identify your current gaps and needs moving forward

Prep for change before it happens and know how to implement those changes in a systematic way
This program eliminates overwhelm and makes classroom setup SIMPLE.
When you enroll during this special, limited-time period, you’ll get:
Simple Self-Contained Setup 101®
( a $450 value)
Here’s what you are getting when you enroll today:
- The EXACT tools you need RIGHT NOW to have the most successful start to the school year (before your students even enter your classroom) through 5 robust modules
- A complete, step-by-step plan for your ideal classroom setup through over 25 bite-sized videos. Each video includes a direct outcome that will make an immediate (and significant) impact on your setup process
- The opportunity for you to process your learning and create actionable goals, module-by-module, through our course workbook. In here you will find space to jot notes, make BIG decisions, and formulate to-do lists!
- Plus, over 35 downloadable resources (checklists, forms, flowcharts, and more) to help you create the classroom and career of your dreams!
Success Stories

“I loved how it was broken down into modules and we were taught in a way we would teach our students. Meaning there were videos, visuals, and excellent feedback in the comment sections. I was very grateful to have found the class before my first year of teaching to help not feel so overwhelmed.”
Tiana
(TK-4th, Self-Contained with Integration (SCI) Teacher)

“There was not a program set up in my class, so I had to start from scratch. I was overwhelmed and I didn't know what I would do. I struggled through my first year and that summer I really wanted to figure out some way to do things that worked. There aren't that many resources for self-contained classrooms, especially severe-profound teachers. I learned how to structure my schedule better, individual and classroom schedules… When I started in the fall I had a solid set of interventions and plans.”
Stephanie
(Multiple Disabilities Elementary Teacher)

“This was a life saver for me! I was a first year teacher in a self-contained structured autism classroom, and I needed all the help I could get with classroom setup, organization, behavior, and scheduling. This course helped with all of that! The prompts Alyssa gave and all the resources she shared were so helpful, and the course was organized in a way that wasn’t stressful. Alyssa helped walk me through my first year. I 100% recommend completing this course if you are in your first few years of teaching!”
Whitney
(Primary Special Education Teacher)

“There were a lot of things I did not know how to prepare for. My friend and I joined the group together and did the weekly assignments together. This really helped us lean on each other for support, but also allowed us to both get organized for the upcoming school year in a way that did not make us feel overwhelmed… Without this, I do not think I would be the teacher that I am today. I am forever thankful for Alyssa!”
Lauren
(K-5, Self-Contained Classroom Teacher)
"When the school year began, I felt extremely prepared. I feel confident in my classroom and the routines, structure, and environment that I have in place."
Lauren
(K-5, Self-Contained Classroom Teacher)

What's Inside
Simple Self-Contained Setup 101®

Module 1:
The Schedule
Success starts with structure! We’ll start by diving into the importance of schedules and how to choose the right one for your classroom. We’ll break down the various types of schedules, the formats of schedules, and how to choose a schedule to best meet the needs of each unique student. I’ll even walk you through the 4 MOST IMPORTANT ELEMENTS of your daily classroom schedule and how to build it from scratch!

Module 2:
The Team
Remember, we are better together! In this module, we’ll build a positive team mindset along with the framework that will have you fully supporting your team as a classroom leader. You’ll learn the ins and outs of communicating with families, paraprofessionals, and service providers to create a mutual goal of supporting each student in the best way possible.

Module 3:
The Classroom
This is a BIG one for new teachers. In this module, you’ll gain every tool needed to create the classroom setup of your dreams! We’ll work to develop your classroom setup philosophy and plan out your classroom from an organized, student centered perspective. You will walk away from Module 3 ready to make your classroom a functional, inviting space for both you and your students!

Module 4:
The Curriculum
Here’s where we’ll identify your curriculum foundation. While this course focuses on planning rather than implementing, we’ll still take the time to explore a baseline idea of WHAT you will teach and WHAT you will use to teach it before the school year begins. In Module 4, you’ll gain access to your curriculum planning guide, where you’ll be able to identify your current gaps and needs. We’ll also touch on differentiation and pivoting as needed, as one single curriculum alone is never the solution in self-contained.

Module 5:
The Changes
In Module 5, you’ll learn everything you need to review your newly-created systems and setup, identify any gaps, and make necessary changes to fine-tune your classroom, your way! We’re going to analyze the data to implement positive change in the most systematic way. You’ll be able to take these skills and utilize them (if needed) after you put your plan to real practice when the school year kicks off!
Gain Access to One Module Per Week
Learning new systems and putting them into practice takes time!
By tackling 5 modules over 6 weeks, you'll be able to focus on each section whole-heartedly.
This process is strategic and specifically built to increase your productivity and reduce overwhelm.
You’ll also get these 5 incredible bonuses!
(Over $200 in value)
Private Facebook Group
Course members will be invited to join a private, 6-week group! This is where you will get all of the support, be able to ask questions, and have access to live Q+A’s! You’ll even have the opportunity to take guidance from Alyssa and her team as you move through the modules, along with your fellow special education teachers.
Q&A Sessions
Every other week, Alyssa will go live in the Facebook group to answer questions submitted by YOU and walk you through any bumps you may hit throughout the course.
Classroom Prep Video Library
Need a quick tutorial for prepping materials for your classroom setup? The classroom prep library will give you tutorials for all of the key parts to the self-contained setup. Want to laminate file folders? Bind adapted books? Build a task box system? The classroom prep library will show you how to best prep your special education resources to save you time and money.
Resource Downloads
Templates, forms, checklists, flowcharts, class signs, and much more to get your setup streamlined - fast and free of stress.
Alumni Community
After 6 weeks inside the private Facebook group, you will be invited to the “Simple Self-Contained” Facebook community for alumni only. Here you will continue the conversation, receive real-time support from my team, and collaborate with other teachers who have gone down the same path you have so you can continue to learn and grow throughout the school year and beyond. Support like this is hard to find!

When you add that all up, that’s a total value of $450.
But because I am super excited to welcome you into Simple Self-Contained Setup 101®, I’m giving you the opportunity to enroll today at the special price of…. $97.
(one time payment)
"The knowledge I gained helped more than any professional development class I took."
Tiana
(TK-4th, Self-Contained with Integration (SCI) Teacher)

The Simple Setup Guarantee
Your purchase is protected by our “Simple Setup Guarantee”. I’m confident that Simple Self-Contained Setup 101® will give you the stress-free classroom setup you’ve always known was possible!
However, if you decide that Simple Self-Contained Setup 101® isn’t for you, you can request a 100% refund within 14 days of purchase. All we ask is that you show us the work you completed during that time period and contact [email protected] to start the refund process.
But wait! What if I need support beyond the course?
Your classroom, schedules, and curriculum are planned… your students are about to walk through the door….now what?
At Simply Special Ed, we’re here to soothe all of your “what ifs” surrounding back-to-school with The First 10 Days.
With this $40 add-on, you can confidently plan your first 10 days of school with relationships and routines in mind.
With The First 10 Days, you will learn exactly WHAT to teach during the first 10 days of the school year and HOW to teach it in order to have the most successful start to your year. The First 10 Days will not only give you confidence, but a tried and true plan that you can count on.
I NEED THIS!Here’s what teachers are saying about The First 10 Days:
SUCH A LIFESAVER RESOURCE!
As a new teacher, this walks me through how to teach the routines and activities that my students will need to have down in order to be successful in the classroom. I would buy this 100 times over!
-Kylie

What's Included in
The First 10 Days
Bonus Module Offer
6 Exclusive Lesson Videos
The First 10 Days Resource

You'll receive everything you need to directly teach routines along with activities and lesson plans to start the year off right. (Yes, I even give you the order to teach it all in!)
Each lesson video touches on a different aspect of the first 10 days of school ranging from the 5 must-haves for the first day of school, my back-to-school philosophies, The First 10 Days resource best practices, and more!
The First 10 Days add-on is a one time deal that will only be available at the time of your course purchase.
Are you looking to create an impact beyond your classroom setup by setting a routine that will last you and your students throughout the entire year? Then this add-on is for you!
Here’s what teachers are saying about The First 10 Days:
I've been teaching for 20 years. Despite that...I felt the need to beef up the structure and give me peace of mind. I love that everything is provided for me. I will be picking, choosing, and tweaking the lessons to meet the needs of my classroom. This is an amazing resource. If it can help a 20-year veteran, I strongly recommend this to newer teachers. "
- Dolores

Hi, I'm Alyssa
I was in your shoes. I know what it feels like to enter a school year in a frazzled way. I know what it feels like to have a hectic, overwhelming start to the year with 20+ lists covering my desk and no idea where to start.
Creating this step-by-step plan transformed not only my own classroom, but my career. Following this exact plan led me into the school year with a ready for anything mindset. Because of this, I was able to focus on my students, and have a huge significant influence on their learning. Setting up your self-contained classroom may just be the first step into your duties as a self-contained teacher, but it’s the one that leaves the biggest impact on your year as a whole.
Will you be prepared for anything that comes your way?
Whether you are a brand new teacher, or a veteran one who still doesn’t have a solid plan for back-to-school in place, I personally invite you to join me inside Simple Self-Contained Setup 101 to gain the clarity you need to make this year different.
“Being a part of this helped me feel prepared for everything I needed as a new self-contained teacher.”
Lauren
(K-5, Self-Contained Classroom Teacher)
“SUCH A LIFESAVER RESOURCE!”
Kylie
“This is literally my lesson plan for the first 10 days of school. This resource has given me more time to actually set up my classroom.”
Leah
“I am a first year teacher, so it was incredibly helpful to have a plan for the first two weeks. This took so much stress off the first ten days of school.”
Cassi
“This was a great way to help me during my first year of teaching when I was unsure of how to even begin teaching students. So thankful for this resource.”
Ashley
“What a resource - so perfect for the start of the year… I now feel less overwhelmed now that I have all these options to go through and support students to ease back into the year.”
Caitlin
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this just for first year or new teachers?
What is a self-contained special education teacher? I am called something different at my school.
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How long are the videos? I am short on time!
I already own The First 10 Days Bundle, do I still need this course?
I already own The First 10 Days Bundle, do I still need the add-on to access the video module?
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You want to start the year in a simple, stress free way.
The Simple Self-Contained Setup 101® systematic approach to back-to-school will have you starting your year off with confidence and clarity needed to teach your self-contained students in a stress-free way.
You want to save time and money on resources and decor you don’t really need.
Ignore the money wasting, white noise of bulletin boards and Dollar Store runs. Instead, focus on the set up that will aim your students AND team towards success.
You want more time to focus on student needs and less time worrying about setup.
By streamlining your classroom setup you’ll have time to focus on student needs, IEPs, and more.
I’m ready to start the school year off right!
Enroll in Simple Self-Contained Setup 101® Today
A ONE-TIME PAYMENT OF $97.
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