Fast Emergency SPED Plans + Reading Tools You Can Use Tomorrow Life happens. Sick days, substitute emergencies, or last-minute schedule changes can throw any classroom into chaos. For SPED teachers, the stakes are higher—students need routines, structure, and instruction that meets IEP goals. Don’t panic. With a few fast, ready-to-go SPED plans and reading tools, you can keep learning on track without spending hours prepping . 1. Keep Emergency Lesson Templates Ready Have a small binder or digital folder of “emergency SPED plans” that cover: Reading comprehension exercises Phonics/decoding practice Writing prompts Quick social-emotional check-ins 💡 Tip: Color-code by subject or skill to find what you need instantly. 2. Use Ready-to-Go Reading Tools Structured literacy and phonics resources are lifesavers when a sub steps in: Decodable readers for fluency practice Sight word games that don’t require much setup Reading comprehension question cards These tools keep students practicing th...