Adaptation Station

I LOVE reading, but it also is one of the quickest things for me to drop when life gets busy. I hate it when that happens because I genuinely love reading. I notice that when I am consistently reading, I fall asleep more easily, I use pockets of time more wisely and I feel more relaxed. This podcasts gives you 8 easy ways to up your reading, and click the blog link below to explore more! http://ad...

After listening to “How to break up with your phone” by Catherine Price I was super eager to put some of the tips into my own life. This podcast covers the things I did to help cut back on my phone use and how it’s helped me! The podcast promises a freebie that is not yet available. Check back on Sunday to download!

Most teachers LOVE winter break, but for those of us who thrive on structure, the open-ended days can be overwhelming. I used to hate break because I didn't know what to do with all of the free time. It usually just let to sadness and loneliness on my end. If this sounds like you, this podcast has tips to help yourself make your break more meaningful, productive and relaxing. Click below to access...

The week before a break can be chaos! This podcast has tips to help you keep things running smoothly 👍🏻 Party Pack Bundle- https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Party-Pack-Bundle-4154861. Winter Break Blog/Freebie-http://adaptationstation.net/surviving-to-winter-break-4-activities-to-do-with-your-class/ End of School Blog/Freebie-http://adaptationstation.net/what-should-i-do-the-last-days-...

This podcast gives you five tips to be proactive when planning for a difficult IEP. This will help you feel more calm and confident and our special guest Autumn shares even more to help you with the legal side. You can read my blog here: http://adaptationstation.net/5-proactive-strategies-for-stressful-ieps/ and Autumn’s blog here: http://supportsforspecialstudents.blogspot.com/2019/11/how-to-find...

One of my favorite projects I ever did in my classroom was a PBL that supported our local animal shelter. My kids got to cover reading strands and math strands. We learned about goods and services and money and we got to support dogs and cats in need. This podcast walks you through how I did it and the corresponding blog post will explain it even more. If this sounds like something you want to try...

This podcast answers frequently asked questions about my job as an ABA therapist! Read the corresponding blog here: If you want to know more about the other jobs I considered before this one, check out this blog: http://adaptationstation.net/leaving-my-classroom-series-finding-a-new-job/

This episode walks you through the process I went through in deciding to leave my job. It asks you a lot of questions to help you figure out if changes are needed in your life. You can read the corresponding blog post and download the free worksheet in the link below. http://adaptationstation.net/leaving-my-classroom-series-making-the-decision-2/

Have you been wanting to integrate errorless learning in your classroom but you don’t know where to start? Do you have students who need support and accessing independent work? This podcast will help you utilize the strategy in your classroom and will get lots of advice from Jenn at Teach Love Autism. Below are links to blogs from both Jenn and I to help you explore errorless learning more! http:/...

Episode 8 talked about why I left my job. This podcast answers some FAQs. In the podcast I ask if you want more information about what I did to improve-a podcast is already in the works to address that!

This podcast walks you through how to set up IEP bins for your students. This organizational tool helps collect more data. See the blog post with pictures here: http://adaptationstation.net/using-iep-bins-to-collect-data/

Running my own business while balancing a rotating schedule is a lot to keep track of! This podcast explains my new jobs and gives 5 strategies I use to stay on top of everything. Grab the priority checklist below! http://adaptationstation.net/productivity-planner/

This podcast will share part of my story of why I left my classroom and how I ended up in my new job. This episode shares a lot of personal parts of my journey and I hope you don't feel so alone after listing. I have a free printable that you can hang in your classroom or home to remind you how strong you are. Click the link below to download http://adaptationstation.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/10...

This podcast will cover 5 reasons why I loved collecting data online in my special education classroom. The podcast gives tips to maintain confidentiality and talking points you can share with administrators. The blog below shares more information, and it has both a video and PDF tutorial to help you get set up! http://adaptationstation.net/how-collecting-f/

This podcast breaks down night time routine‘s in three easy steps that you can follow to help yourself fall sleep at night. I have tons of tips and recommendations and if you want to see any of the specific products I use they are linked to the blog below! I also have a freebie for this podcast that you’ll hear about at the end! http://adaptationstation.net/building-a-nighttime-routine-to-help-you...

This podcast breaks making emergency sub plans down into 4 manageable steps. Read more here! http://adaptationstation.net/dont-wait-for-the-emergency-to-make-emergency-sub-plans/

We all have a love/hate relationship with sped prep, but it’s such a necessary component to any self-contained classroom. This podcast will give you tips to stay on top of your prep and conquer that pile! Be sure to check out the corresponding blog post and snag the freebies at the end! http://adaptationstation.net/3-tips-to-prep-the-big-items/

The keyword to access the freebie associated with this podcast is night. Listen to the podcast to learn what to do with the keyword.

Setting up independent work centers might seem daunting, but it doesn’t need to be! This podcast breaks it down into simple steps that helps you get this running in your classroom. If you want to see pictures of a set up, check out the corresponding blog post! http://adaptationstation.net/4-steps-for-setting-up-an-effective-independent-work-system/

As a former special-education teacher for six years I learned a lot of lessons along the way. This podcast shares the four biggest things I wish I had done earlier in my teaching career.