r/specialed

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About r/specialed

This is a professional subreddit for people interested in special education, particularly: special education teachers, general education teachers, therapists, advocates, parents, and students. We are here to share professional advice, bounce ideas off each other, share concerns, and advocate for our students.

The community at a glance

r/specialed is a Subreddit for Teachers with roughly 54K members. It has been around since 2012. It uses a forum format for communication.

Roughly 12K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Iep, Special Ed, and Teacher. Product recommendations often mention para, ed eval test, and districts to teach sped.

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Established 2012
54K Members

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Forum

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +12K members
Growth: +27.8% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 679 members
  • 2014: 621 members
  • 2015: 600 members
  • 2016: 776 members
  • 2017: 1K members
  • 2018: 1K members
  • 2020: 4K members
  • 2021: 2K members
  • 2023: 11K members
  • 2024: 13K members
  • 2025: 11K members
  • 2026: 7K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Sep: 1K members
  • Oct: 671 members
  • Nov: 757 members
  • Dec: 2K members
  • Jan: 1K members
  • Feb: 752 members
  • Mar: 880 members
  • Apr: 854 members
  • May: 1K members
  • Jun: 654 members
  • Jul: 644 members
  • Aug: 820 members

Topics

  • Iep
    50 posts in the past month
    #1
    Iep
    50
  • Special Ed
    48 posts in the past month
    #2
    Special Ed
    48
  • Teacher
    36 posts in the past month
    #3
    Teacher
    36
  • Special Education
    26 posts in the past month
    #4
    Special Education
    26
  • Advice
    25 posts in the past month
    #5
    Advice
    25

Flair

  • General Question (Educator to Educator)
    33 posts in the past month
    1. Is Physical Harm From Students Now an Expectation for SE Educators to Accept?
    2. ABA and IEP
    3. "You're such a saint"
    #1
    General Question (Educator to Educator)
    Is Physical Harm From Students Now an Expectation for SE Educators to Accept? · ABA and IEP · "You're such a saint"
    33
  • Chat (Educator Post)
    18 posts in the past month
    1. I was attacked by a student today and I can think about is the other students in the room.
    2. First day back! A SPED teacher quit before lunch, we don’t have enough para’s for each classroom, and I’m not allowed to have a desk because the classroom is too small.
    3. Anyone get hired on a provisional license BEFORE starting a grad-level teaching degree?
    #2
    Chat (Educator Post)
    I was attacked by a student today and I can think about is the other students in the room. · First day back! A SPED teacher quit before lunch, we don’t have enough para’s for each classroom, and I’m not allowed to have a desk because the classroom is too small. · Anyone get hired on a provisional license BEFORE starting a grad-level teaching degree?
    18
  • General Question
    12 posts in the past month
    1. What's the legal end-game when IEPs accommodations are beyond available resources? (Question from a non-American)
    2. Sped teachers, have you ever taught a student early in your career then taught the kids of that student? If so how did it go?
    3. How are kids put in special ed?
    #3
    General Question
    What's the legal end-game when IEPs accommodations are beyond available resources? (Question from a non-American) · Sped teachers, have you ever taught a student early in your career then taught the kids of that student? If so how did it go? · How are kids put in special ed?
    12
  • General Question (Parent Post)
    11 posts in the past month
    1. If IDEA only guarantees an “appropriate” education, what’s the alternative?
    2. Water bottle that student can use but not open to spill?
    3. BIP in HS
    #4
    General Question (Parent Post)
    If IDEA only guarantees an “appropriate” education, what’s the alternative? · Water bottle that student can use but not open to spill? · BIP in HS
    11
  • Chat (Student Post)
    5 posts in the past month
    1. What I wish educators knew about students with disability
    2. Teacher Appreciation Week haul.
    3. In what other profession would staff pay $30 to wear jeans?
    #5
    Chat (Student Post)
    What I wish educators knew about students with disability · Teacher Appreciation Week haul. · In what other profession would staff pay $30 to wear jeans?
    5

Product recommendations

  • para
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Another Update: I’m going to be the best para in the world!!!!
    2. Update to Being The Best Para In The World
    3. Teachers, tell me how I can be the best para in the world.
    #1
    para
    Another Update: I’m going to be the best para in the world!!!! · Update to Being The Best Para In The World · Teachers, tell me how I can be the best para in the world.
    4
  • ed eval test
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best ed eval test to give to preschool student
    2. Best ed eval test to give to preschool student
    #2
    ed eval test
    Best ed eval test to give to preschool student · Best ed eval test to give to preschool student
    2
  • districts to teach sped
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best districts to teach SPED in Tucson?
    2. Best districts to teach SPED in Tucson?
    #3
    districts to teach sped
    Best districts to teach SPED in Tucson? · Best districts to teach SPED in Tucson?
    2
  • best practices
    2 posts in the past month
    1. HELP - Best practices in inclusive education - student with visual impairment
    2. Classroom management best practices
    #4
    best practices
    HELP - Best practices in inclusive education - student with visual impairment · Classroom management best practices
    2
  • books
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best book for supporting teachers with modifying work?
    2. Best SPED books you’ve read?
    #5
    books
    Best book for supporting teachers with modifying work? · Best SPED books you’ve read?
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/specialed for?
Best for Teachers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/specialed free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/specialed have?
Roughly 54K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/specialed on?
r/specialed runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/specialed cover?
On the Hive Index, r/specialed is organized under Teachers.
How do I join r/specialed?
You can join r/specialed by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Teaching communities like?
Communities for teachers and educators at all levels, from K-12 classrooms to university faculty. Facebook groups and Reddit have the most active spaces for curriculum sharing, classroom management tips, and support around the emotional realities of teaching. You will also find communities for online educators and course creators building educational content.
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