Adaptation Station

If you are curious why I have an undergraduate degree in mass media communications (journalism) but ended up being a special education teacher-this is the podcast for you! This is the first in a mini-series explaining how into and back out of teaching. This will help lay the foundation! Read the blog version here-it is the transcript to this podcast! http://adaptationstation.net/how-i-went-from-a-...

This podcast recaps all of the strategies that were suggested to me for studying for my boards, as well as what my current plan is. The transcript for this podcast is in the blog post, linked below. I also link every website and resource at the end of that podcast! http://adaptationstation.net/studying-strategies-for-the-bcba-exam/

This podcast explains how I plan at the beginning of every month. It will teach you how to make your own to-do list in PowerPoint.  Read the blog version here-http://adaptationstation.net/making-a-monthy-to-do-list/ Watch the Youtube tutorial here-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbcyFJQOUMQ&feature=youtu.be

In this episode, Cassie and I talk about more ways to implement ABA in the classroom! Access the transcripts to this podcast-http://adaptationstation.net/cassie-transcript-aba-classroom/ Cassie's Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/adventures.in.behavior/ Cassie's Blog-https://www.adventuresinbehavior.com/applied-behavior-analysis/aba-in-the-clasroom-chaining/ Nicole's Blog-http://adaptationstatio...

Have you been curious about what a week in my life looks like? Are you confused when you hear me talk about supervision, especially when I start saying restricted and unrestricted? Are you interested in becoming a BCBA yourself? This is the episode for you! I walk you through a whole week in my life. It helps you understand exactly what I do each day and how it helps me on my path to BCBA! Read th...

Finally-the podcast that lays out everything I am doing to work towards BCBA! If you are interested in becoming a BCBA yourself, or you are just curious what the next 6-8 months will look like for me, this is the episode for you! I cover what my supervision is, what my weekly schedule looks like, and my plans for the summer.  Read the transcript of this podcast here: http://adaptationstation....

Are you staying in for New Year's Eve? Do you need ideas on how to still make the night be fun? This podcast has 5 ideas, with date night versions and family-friendly versions! Grab the freebie that goes with this podcast here-http://adaptationstation.net/free-resource-library/ The link is password protected. You get the password when you join my email list-https://app.flodesk.com/form/5e41b628558...

Do you still need to pull together a Christmas gift? I have 5 ideas that you can pull together with things from Target and still seem super thoughtful. The coupon book that I made for my dad is in my free resource library http://adaptationstation.net/free-resource-library/ Don't have access to the library? Sign up for my emails! https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5e41b9a405046d00269214a2 Read the blog...

I had Stacy, Kayla H, and Kayla M on. We chatted all about ABA and how to apply it to the classroom. Don't worry, we have classroom experience and we know it can be tough. This episode aims to break it down and make it much more manageable! Be sure to check out their Instagram and their podcast! https://www.instagram.com/thecontingencyclique/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-contingency-c...

ABA in the classroom might seem really daunting, but it doesn't have to be! In this episode, I will share 5 really easy principles you can apply in your classroom starting tomorrow! Read the corresponding blog post here-http://adaptationstation.net/5-principles-of-aba-that-you-can-apply-in-the-classroom/

Does the idea of working on social-emotional learning make you feel nervous? Do you not know how to work on SEL in your classroom, or maybe you are not even sure what it is? This episode is for you! It's under 10 minutes and Allie and I break the concept down into a very managabe chunk. Check out Allie here https://www.instagram.com/_missbehavior/ Order her book here https://www.amazon.com/Roaring...

In this podcast, I had 11 different cohosts share tips as you continue to move forward in teaching during the pandemic. Their handles are below.  https://www.instagram.com/teachingautism/ https://www.instagram.com/teachloveautism/ https://www.instagram.com/youautaknow/ https://www.instagram.com/littlemisskimsclass/ https://www.instagram.com/full_sped_ahead/ https://www.instagram.com/spedadult...

In this podcast, we discuss many questions about teaching in a distance setting position during the pandemic. Topics include how to collect data, the best online resources, how to apply accommodations and more! 5 cohosts participated-their Instagram handle is below. https://www.instagram.com/teachloveautism/ https://www.instagram.com/littlemisskimsclass/ https://www.instagram.com/full_sped_ahead/...

In this podcast, we discuss many questions about teaching in a distance setting position during the pandemic. Topics include how to utilize paraprofessionals, how to assist students with AAC devices, how to build endurance, and more! 7 cohosts participated-their Instagram handle is below. https://www.instagram.com/teachingautism/ https://www.instagram.com/teachloveautism/ https://www.instagram.com...

In this podcast, we discuss many questions about teaching in a hybrid position during the pandemic. Topics include how to utilize paraprofessionals, how to apply accommodations, how to balance students in person and students online, and more. 5 cohosts participated-their Instagram handle is below. A note about the podcast-in each section I name who is answering the question in the order they respo...

In this podcast, we discuss many questions about teaching in person during the pandemic. Topics include how to support students with physical needs, how to have students use materials safely, cleaning/sanitizing techniques, and more. 7 cohosts participated-their Instagram handle is below. A note about the podcast-in each section I name who is answering the question in the order they responded. For...

Special education is a rewarding and overwhelming job. In this podcast, I lay out a 5 step process you can take when you are feeling overwhelmed. We apply it to a fake scenario and talk through what each step looks like.  Read the corresponding blog post here- http://adaptationstation.net/what-to-do-when-you-are-overwhelmed/ Download the freebie here- http://adaptationstation.net/5-things-ove...

Sarah and I talk all about self-care in this podcast. We cover everything from what self-care is and how to benefit from it to how to make time for it without feeling guilty! Read the transcript here- http://adaptationstation.net/sarah-self-care-transcript/ Follow Sarah here- https://www.instagram.com/thedesignerteacher/ Follow Sarah's Business, Teacher Care Crate here- https://www.instagram.com/t...

Social studies might feel like a really tough topic to tackle in your special education classroom but with the right supports and modifications, you can make it accessible! Allie comes on the podcast to share how to make social studies more concrete for our students and she shares tips on how to adapt general education work for your student. Visit Allie Here- https://www.instagram.com/_missbehavio...

It might feel daunting to work on science in your special education classroom but it can actually be a super fun and engaging time of the day! Sofie comes on the podcast to share how to make science hands-on with materials from the dollar store-keeping the price low for you! Read the transcript of the blog here- http://adaptationstation.net/sofie-science-podcast/ Read Sofies Blog for visual exampl...

Ashley and I discuss techniques that you can use to work on math with your students. We cover the use of math manipulatives, techniques to try, and how to incorporate the use of AAC devices during math!  Read the transcript of the podcast here- http://adaptationstation.net/ashley-transcript-episode-50-2/ Read more about menu math here- https://spedtaculardays.blogspot.com/2019/02/menu-math.ht...

Jenn and I discuss several strategies you can use with your students to work on Reading Comprehension. We discuss the use of visuals and how to fade them, as well as how we integrated Unique Learning Systems and News 2 You into the classroom!  Read the transcript of this episode here- http://adaptationstation.net/jenn-reading-comp-transcipt-episode-49/ Try Jenn's Reading Visually Product (Din...

This is the seventh podcast in the "Where Do I Even Start" podcast series and it covers supporting your paraprofessionals! Click here to read the corresponding blog post- http://adaptationstation.net/supporting-our-paraprofessionals/ Download the free companion pack here-https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Where-Do-I-Even-Start-Podcast-Series-Free-Companion-Pack-5795238

This is the sixth podcast in the "Where Do I Even Start" podcast series and it covers data collection! Click here to read the corresponding blog post-http://adaptationstation.net/its-all-about-that-data/ Download the free companion pack here-https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Where-Do-I-Even-Start-Podcast-Series-Free-Companion-Pack-5795238

This is the fifth podcast in the "Where Do I Even Start" podcast series and it covers collaborating with related service providers! Read the transcript here-http://adaptationstation.net/collab/ Click here to read the corresponding blog post- http://adaptationstation.net/teamwork-makes-the-dreamwork/ Download the free companion pack here- https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Where-Do-I-Even-...