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Classroom set-up, behavior systems... what should a special educator be focusing on during summer break? This podcast episode is full of ideas and they don't require you working all summer during your well-deserved break.
Learn about setting up flexible frameworks - a.k.a. "Skeleton Systems" that will serve you when you return to school in after a long refreshing summer break!If you're a busy special education teacher looking for tips, tricks, and resources to save you precious time, I've got you covered! I'm here to help you regain your confidence in the classroom and feel calm and collected as a special educator.
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End of Year award ceremonies may not rank high on your favorites list, but there are a few things we can do to make it easier on all of our students. Check out these creative ideas for special educators!
Need a quick set of special education certificates that highlight character education? Here's 50 editable certificates you can print and award today:
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Special-Education-Student-Awards-50-Editable-Certificates-for-End-of-Year-9338908If you're a busy special education teacher looking for tips, tricks, and resources to save you precious time, I've got you covered! I'm here to help you regain your confidence in the classroom and feel calm and collected as a special educator.
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End of year tips for supporting students and YOU!
If you're a busy special education teacher looking for tips, tricks, and resources to save you precious time, I've got you covered! I'm here to help you regain your confidence in the classroom and feel calm and collected as a special educator.
Tune in every Wednesday for practical tips, tools, and the support you need to to THRIVE in the classroom.
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Your students need more sensory input throughout the day, but how do you fit it in with all of the other IEP goals and objectives you're focused on? In Episode 75 of Special Educators Resource Room, you'll learn how I conquered this exact situation. Sensory Bins ended up being the answer to provide a developmentally appropriate sensory experience AND stay focused on our goals. Learn how to start using sensory bins in your classroom today!
Looking for the Sensory Story Bins solution mentioned in this podcast episode? Grab a closer look here: https://positivelylearningblog.com/sensory-bin-stories/If you're a busy special education teacher looking for tips, tricks, and resources to save you precious time, I've got you covered! I'm here to help you regain your confidence in the classroom and feel calm and collected as a special educator.
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Working with especially active students? Here's some tips to incorporate more kinesthetic movement activities into your everyday learning, For more teaching tips and creative ideas, check out these special education topics:
https://positivelylearningblog.com/what-to-do-with-wiggly-students/
https://positivelylearningblog.com/classroom-movement-games/
Red Light, Green Light Literacy GamesIf you're a busy special education teacher looking for tips, tricks, and resources to save you precious time, I've got you covered! I'm here to help you regain your confidence in the classroom and feel calm and collected as a special educator.
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You want to pull small groups, but can't imagine your students working independently for any amount of time? This episode is FULL of ideas for supporting students AND getting your time back. Learn about the main components of independent work systems and what you need to start setting up your classroom today!
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Tune in for simple teacher tips to help young students. improve their fine motor skills during a busy school day in special education settings. You'll learn how to make these activities part of your regular classroom routine without needing extra time. This ensures that all students, even those who might not qualify for occupational therapy, get the help they need to develop skills that are important for school and everyday life.
Need more straightforward tips on how to incorporate fine motor skill development into your teaching? Check out this blogpost from Positively Learning Blog:
https://positivelylearningblog.com/fine-motor-skills-puzzles-the-best-task-boxes/
Ready to assemble low prep fine motor binders?
Print this set once and assemble 15+ binders: 1500 Pages for Fine Motor PracticeIf you're a busy special education teacher looking for tips, tricks, and resources to save you precious time, I've got you covered! I'm here to help you regain your confidence in the classroom and feel calm and collected as a special educator.
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Social Emotional Learning has a BIG impact on classroom community, but how do you fit it into an already jam-packed school day? I'm sharing 3 practical tips for adding SEL to your classroom WITHOUT disrupting the routine. Try this ideas with your own students!
Restorative Practice Read Aloud Suggestions:
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If you're a busy special education teacher looking for tips, tricks, and resources to save you precious time, I've got you covered! I'm here to help you regain your confidence in the classroom and feel calm and collected as a special educator.
Tune in every Wednesday for practical tips, tools, and the support you need to to THRIVE in the classroom.
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Welcome to "Backward Planning 101: A Special Educator’s Secret Weapon." In this episode, we're diving into how backward planning can transform your teaching and boost student success in the special education setting.
It's all about starting with your end goal and designing each lesson to achieve those outcomes, ensuring that every minute in the classroom counts.
In this episode I'm sharing why I consistently used this strategy and practical tips to make it work for you! Looking for more helpful information on using backward planning design? Check out the blogpost full of tips on getting started:
https://positivelylearningblog.com/backward-planning-a-strategic-approach-for-special-educators/If you're a busy special education teacher looking for tips, tricks, and resources to save you precious time, I've got you covered! I'm here to help you regain your confidence in the classroom and feel calm and collected as a special educator.
Tune in every Wednesday for practical tips, tools, and the support you need to to THRIVE in the classroom.
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Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! This episode is full of advice on how we can express appreciation for support staff in the special education setting anytime of year.
Be sure to listen to Episode 15 and download the free Paraprofessional Appreciation Sticky Notes for a quick token of appreciation:
The Best Paraprofessional Appreciation Ideas (that are free or mostly free!)
Still navigating the coworker relationship? Check out these talking points to help you lead the next conversation:
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Paraprofessional-Training-Scripts-Editable-Talking-Points-Special-Education-9920556?st=bc1f044eef7d2af50631629bbd6ce2e8If you're a busy special education teacher looking for tips, tricks, and resources to save you precious time, I've got you covered! I'm here to help you regain your confidence in the classroom and feel calm and collected as a special educator.
Tune in every Wednesday for practical tips, tools, and the support you need to to THRIVE in the classroom.
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If you're struggling with coteaching or maybe feeling nervous about getting along with coteachers, this special podcast episode is for you! This is Part 2 of the CoTeacher Conversations. Be sure to check out Part 1 - Special Educators Resource Room Episode 67.
Not sure what to say - especially when having difficult conversations at school? Here's the help guide every special educator can use throughout the school year:
Special Education Scripts - Bundle of Editable Talking PointsIf you're a busy special education teacher looking for tips, tricks, and resources to save you precious time, I've got you covered! I'm here to help you regain your confidence in the classroom and feel calm and collected as a special educator.
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Co-Teacher Conversations Part One - Navigating Tricky Coteaching Partnerships
What do you do when coteaching isn't working out? In this episode, I'm sharing the reality of coteaching and tips to get through less than stellar inclusion teaching scenarios.
For more information on improving communication and the coteaching relationship in the inclusion classroom setting, check out this special education blogpost:
https://positivelylearningblog.com/special-education-co-teaching/If you're a busy special education teacher looking for tips, tricks, and resources to save you precious time, I've got you covered! I'm here to help you regain your confidence in the classroom and feel calm and collected as a special educator.
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As special educators, we are often on the lookout for supplemental resources to support struggling students. There are so many choices out there, but if you've ever looked you already know that not all educational materials are created equal.
Learn more about finding "just right" resources for your students:
https://positivelylearningblog.com/choosing-supplementary-resources-in-special-education/If you're a busy special education teacher looking for tips, tricks, and resources to save you precious time, I've got you covered! I'm here to help you regain your confidence in the classroom and feel calm and collected as a special educator.
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No matter how long we've been in education, there are still new things to learn! Recently I had the opportunity to learn from a podcast by someone I greatly admire.
You can check out Dr. Christine Reeve's podcast here:
Autism Classroom Resources: https://autismclassroomresources.com/podcasts/
In February 2024, Dr. Reeve did an entire podcast series on independent work systems and there's so many gems! I'm sharing two big takeaways in this episode, but I encourage you to listen to the series, maybe even more than once.
I also highly recommend this reference book:
Building Independence: How to Create and Use Structured Work Systems By Christine Reeve and Susan Kabot
In this episode, I share how the Task Box Dollar Club can help special educators quickly set up a low prep independent work system that works. Learn more about the monthly membership here:
Task Box Dollar Club: https://positivelylearningblog.com/task-boxes-for-special-educators/
Task Box Dollar Club Catalog: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RYY45QMrS1g8jKq3Iy3_9lAljWSmxDFe/view?usp=drive_linkIf you're a busy special education teacher looking for tips, tricks, and resources to save you precious time, I've got you covered! I'm here to help you regain your confidence in the classroom and feel calm and collected as a special educator.
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Should we use a break pass system as a behavior strategy? In this episode, I share my classroom struggles with elopement and what we tried (and tried) to implement. This is a honest look at utilizing different behavior tools to support student learning.
If you're ready to tackle student behavior and think a break system is the ticket, check out this ready-to-go classroom resource:
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Break-Passes-to-Reduce-Elopement-I-Need-a-Break-Token-Board-Data-Tracking-4764582If you're a busy special education teacher looking for tips, tricks, and resources to save you precious time, I've got you covered! I'm here to help you regain your confidence in the classroom and feel calm and collected as a special educator.
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Special Educators, let's get nosy! Sometimes the very best professional development comes from each other, not workshops or textbooks. In this episode, learn more about what other special educators are talking about and using in their classrooms.
Data Collection File Folder OrganizationIEP Skills File FoldersTask Boxes for All YearBreak PassesSnow Day Packet
Want to keep learning from each other?
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Other resources mentioned:If you're a busy special education teacher looking for tips, tricks, and resources to save you precious time, I've got you covered! I'm here to help you regain your confidence in the classroom and feel calm and collected as a special educator.
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Tips for setting paraprofessional expectations - where does a special educator begin? The great news is that you don't need to start from scratch! In this episode, you'll learn exactly what you'll want to make sure is included and the best tips for communicating roles and expectations with support staff in the special education setting.
Be sure to hop over and check out the blog post for more ideas in action!
https://positivelylearningblog.com/tips-for-setting-paraprofessional-expectations/If you're a busy special education teacher looking for tips, tricks, and resources to save you precious time, I've got you covered! I'm here to help you regain your confidence in the classroom and feel calm and collected as a special educator.
Tune in every Wednesday for practical tips, tools, and the support you need to to THRIVE in the classroom.
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Special Educators, do you struggle balancing IEP goals and general education requirements? How do you find time for all the testing accommodations?
This is an area I found difficult and I was always reflecting on how I can keep the focus where it belongs - on students!
In this episode of Special Educators Resource Room, I'm sharing exactly what daily instruction looked like in the resource room setting. It was BUSY, but it worked for us.
I'd love to hear what YOU think! Please leave a rating and feedback, plus share with another teacher. Thank you!If you're a busy special education teacher looking for tips, tricks, and resources to save you precious time, I've got you covered! I'm here to help you regain your confidence in the classroom and feel calm and collected as a special educator.
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Mindfulness in the Classroom - Is it the missing ingredient to behavior management? In this episode, learn why adding mindfulness strategies could have a dramatic positive impact on your classroom and enhance any incentive, behavior plan, and system you may already have in place.
Be sure to click over to the blog post show notes to see practical suggestions and real-life examples of incorporating mindfulness into everyday interactions.
https://positivelylearningblog.com/mindfulness-ideas-for-the-classroom/If you're a busy special education teacher looking for tips, tricks, and resources to save you precious time, I've got you covered! I'm here to help you regain your confidence in the classroom and feel calm and collected as a special educator.
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Welcome to your next IEP Meeting - led by your students! It's time to amplify ALL students' voices. This episode gives you a behind the scenes look at preparing even our youngest students to become active participants in IEP meetings and take control of their educational goals.
Be sure to check out the blogpost: Student Led IEP Meetings for more actionable steps and preparation ideas to support both your students AND you in the IEP process:
https://positivelylearningblog.com/student-led-iep-meetings/If you're a busy special education teacher looking for tips, tricks, and resources to save you precious time, I've got you covered! I'm here to help you regain your confidence in the classroom and feel calm and collected as a special educator.
Tune in every Wednesday for practical tips, tools, and the support you need to to THRIVE in the classroom.
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