Special Educators Resource Room Podcast: Real Talk for Special Education Teachers

Special Educators, task box overwhelm is real! If the idea of choosing the right tasks to meet your students' need is keeping you from getting started, these tips are for you These quick action tips will help you align tasks with your students' IEP goals and objectives, plus leave room for building independence. Try out 1, 2, or all the tips this week in your classroom! Looking for low p...

As a special educator, have you ever had to explain why an accommodation is important (and must be followed)? This podcast episode will give you ideas!  We'll walk through the four categories of accommodations, plus dive into five common accommodations.  Looking for more details?  Check out the show notes: https://positivelylearningblog.com/classroom-accommodations-for-elementary/ If you&apos...

IEP Snapshots - a.k.a.: IEP at a Glance. Are they a need or a want? In this episode of the Special Educators Resource Room, I'll be sharing all the reasons to provide an IEP snapshot AND some considerations on when NOT to use them! Check out the show notes - there's examples of an IEP at a glance snapshot, details on what to include, and a link to a how-to video to create one today!  htt...

Accommodations vs Modifications. Although these special education terms may be used in the same conversation between team members at the IEP meeting table, they are VERY different things! It’s important to understand the difference between the two and the impacts they have on an individual student receiving specialized services. Check out the show notes for more details AND examples of accommodati...

Test Prep - Should we teach these skills or not? Please note that as I share what test prep steps look like, I'm speaking from my experience working with K-2 students. So many feelings come up when even thinking about having to teach these skills, however testing is a non-negotiable for many school districts. This engaging test prep includes best practices for whenever our students want to pu...

Do you use visuals to support students in your classroom? I'm convinced visuals save lives, lol! But seriously, I can't imagine teaching without the support of visuals in the special education classroom setting.   In this episode, I'm sharing best practices for using visuals with individual students and small groups, PLUS some creative ideas to refer to visuals throughout the busy s...

Are you coteaching in the inclusion classroom this year? Let's step beyond the six models of coteaching and talk about what's REALLY going to work for your coteacher partnership! Be sure to hop over to the show notes here and read more: https://positivelylearningblog.com/special-education-co-teaching/ Need Coteaching help YESTERDAY?  CLICK HERE to check out the Coteaching Binder! If you&...

Special educators know that there are so many different ways to track student progress through data collection. This episode dives into ancedotal notes and how to make sure this type of data SPEAKS loudly at the next IEP meeting.  The tips I'm sharing on taking anecdotal notes come from a variety of perspectives I've had over the years - special educator, special education instructional...

Welcome back to the classroom after a much-needed break... whether it was winter break, spring break, or maybe a fun-filled weekend! Let’s talk about what exactly you're supposed to be doing in the special education classroom setting after a break. Pick up where you left off? Start something new? Or go back to basics? There are so many choices!  I'm sharing 9 tips on transitioning back i...

Are you trying to figure out how to make sure you and your paraprofessionals are on the same page but just don’t have the time to put a massive binder or training together? I have just the solution for you! I am sharing how you can create a training binder for your paraprofessionals that will leave no room for misunderstanding or miscommunication. In this episode, I am covering what information fr...

Do you have an absolute favorite method for collecting data? There are so many different tools you can use for data collection. Whether you prefer paper and pencil or digital, you have plenty of options to find what works best for you and your students! In today’s episode, I am diving into the different types of digital and paper data collection tools, pros and cons of each type, and what I found...

Have you found yourself sitting at the IEP meeting table feeling incredibly nervous and dreading having to speak? IEP meetings can be incredibly nerve wracking no matter how many you have been a part of. My first few years as a special educator, I was so intimidated that I struggled to share the information I needed to share. I don’t want you to feel the way I did! In this episode, I am sharing wh...

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. Grab your FREE Special Educators C...