Big News: We're Moving to a New Home!
I need to share something exciting with you. After years of writing here on Blogspot, FUNSHINE (Digital Anthology) is moving to a brand new home!
If you've been following along, you know I've always been honest about what works and what doesn't in my special education classroom. Well, I'm about to take my own advice about growth and change.
Why I'm Making This Move
A few weeks ago, I was sitting at my desk after school, looking at the blog analytics. I noticed something frustrating: teachers were searching for exactly the kind of strategies I write about—differentiation for ELL students, AI tools for IEP writing, reading interventions that actually work—but they weren't finding my posts.
It hit me the same way it did when I realized "teaching to the middle" wasn't working for my students. I had good content, but it was living on a platform that couldn't keep up with how teachers search for help in 2026.
Here's what was holding us back on Blogspot:
- Slow loading times (and we all know teachers are searching between classes or during lunch—ain't nobody got time for slow sites!)
- Limited ability to organize content so you can find what you need quickly
- No way to optimize for AI search tools (ChatGPT, Perplexity, etc.) that many of you now use
- Clunky mobile experience (and I know most of you are reading this on your phones!)
So I'm doing what I tell my students to do when something isn't working: adapt, adjust, and level up.
What This Means for You (All Good Things!)
Our new WordPress site will give you:
✨ Faster loading - Because your planning period is only 45 minutes, and you need answers now
✨ Better search - Find exactly the lesson you need without scrolling through months of archives
✨ Mobile-friendly design - Read comfortably on your phone during duty or while waiting for dismissal
✨ More interactive resources - Downloadable templates, checklists, and tools you can actually use Monday morning
✨ AI-optimized content - When you ask ChatGPT "How do I differentiate for autism?" there's a better chance it'll point you to strategies that actually work (mine!)
✨ Direct email updates - Get new posts delivered straight to your inbox instead of hoping they show up in your Blogger feed
Here's What You Need to Do
Our new address: http://bilingualsped.com
Please take 30 seconds right now to:
- Bookmark the new site - Add it to your favorites so you can find it easily
- Subscribe via email - This is IMPORTANT because Blogspot followers won't automatically transfer. I don't want to lose you in the move! 👉 CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE You'll get every new post delivered straight to your inbox—no algorithms, no missed updates, just practical SPED strategies when you need them.
- Update your links - If you've bookmarked specific posts or resources, the old links will redirect to the new site, but updating them now will save you time later.
What's Staying the Same
Don't worry—everything you love is coming with us:
✅ All your favorite posts - Every lesson plan, AI prompt, differentiation strategy, and IEP tip is making the move
✅ The same honest, "here's what worked and what flopped" voice - I'm still the same teacher who tried the RACE strategy with my SPED students and shared the real data (messy parts included!)
✅ Free resources - Still sharing what works in real classrooms, not Pinterest-perfect fantasy land
✅ My commitment to practical, tested strategies - No fluff, no theory that doesn't translate to Monday morning. Just what actually works with real students who have real IEPs.
Timeline: When This Is Happening
This week: I'm publishing this announcement and a few more posts here
Next week: The new WordPress site goes live!
After that: This Blogspot site will stay up for a while with a big banner pointing you to the new location, but all NEW content will only be published on WordPress
In 3 months: This site will automatically redirect to the new one
A Little Gratitude
Can I just say—thank you? Thank you for following along, for trying these strategies with your students, for emailing me your success stories (and your "this didn't work for my class" reality checks). This blog exists because of YOU—the teachers in the trenches who need real solutions, not theoretical nonsense.
You've created a community here, and I'm not leaving that behind. I'm just moving us to a better space where we can grow together.
One Last Thing
I know change can feel overwhelming (believe me, I feel it too—I've been on Blogspot since 2005!). But just like when we ask our students to try something new, sometimes growth requires stepping outside our comfort zone.
I'm asking you to take this step with me.
Subscribe to the email list. Bookmark the new site. Come find me at our new home.
Because here's the truth: there are thousands of special education teachers out there right now Googling "how to write an IEP goal for reading comprehension" or "AI tools for SPED" or "what actually works for students with autism."
They need to find us. And this move? This is how we make sure they do.
See you on the other side!
Maria (Teacher Sol) ✨
NBCT | Special Education Teacher | Your Partner in Making SPED Work
👉 Don't forget: SUBSCRIBE HERE so you don't miss a single post at our new home!
New site: http://biligualsped.com
P.S. - Got questions about the move? Drop them in the comments below or email me at solangala@yahoo.com. I'm here for you through this transition (and always!).
P.P.S. - If you're thinking "ugh, another thing to remember," I get it. That's exactly why email subscription is the way to go—set it and forget it. You'll get updates without having to remember to check the blog. Teacher-proof system for the win! 😊
All current Blogspot followers: I see you, I appreciate you, and I really, really need you to subscribe via email at the new site. Blogspot followers don't transfer over, and I don't want to lose you in this move. It takes 30 seconds and means the world to me. Thank you! 💙
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