Checklists for:

• Organization and planning
• Classroom structure and schedules
• Visual supports
• Data and behavior systems
• Work tasks and academic work
• Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals
• Communication and social skills

• Complete an initial review before purchasing materials or arranging furniture
• Use each checklist to assign tasks and track setup progress
• Revisit the lists after observing how learners use the environment
• Use unfinished items to guide team planning throughout the school year

• First-year special education teachers
• Experienced educators opening or reorganizing a classroom
• Administrators, coaches, and mentor teachers
• Classroom teams preparing for a new group of learners