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S15 Ep 7The Adults | New Special Education Teachers
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S15 Ep 6The Progress Monitoring | New Special Education Teachers
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S15 Ep 5The Checklists | New Special Education Teachers
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S15 Ep 4The Routines | New Special Education Teachers
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S15 Ep 3The Behaviors | New Special Education Teachers
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S15 Ep 2The Groups | New Special Education Teachers
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S15 Ep 1The Calendar | New Special Education Teachers
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The Paperwork | New Special Education Teachers
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S14 Ep 83 Reasons Why Progress Monitoring is SO Hard
In season 14, we are talking about those crappy IEP goals. Whether you wrote it yourself or inherited it from someone else, we've all seen them. And those crappy IEP goals often lead to even more stress when it's time to progress monitor. 🥴 In today's episode, I'm sharing the three reasons why progress monitoring is so hard in order to create better systems and strategies for making it easier!
S14 Ep 7How to Improve IEP Goals for Students Working on Multi-Digit Addition & Subtraction
In season 14, we are talking about those crappy IEP goals. Whether you wrote it yourself or inherited it from someone else, we've all seen them. Today, let's pick apart this IEP goal for addition and subtraction problems. What do we like? What do we not like? Then, let's work to never write those crappy goals again!
S14 Ep 6How to Improve IEP Goals for Students Working on Math Facts
In season 14, we are talking about those crappy IEP goals. Whether you wrote it yourself or inherited it from someone else, we've all seen them. Today, let's pick apart this IEP goal for math facts. What do we like? What do we not like? Then, let's work to never write those crappy goals again!
S14 Ep 5How to Improve IEP Goals for Students Working on Reading Comprehension
In season 14, we are talking about those crappy IEP goals. Whether you wrote it yourself or inherited it from someone else, we've all seen them. Today, let's pick apart this IEP goal for reading comprehension. What do we like? What do we not like? Then, let's work to never write those crappy goals again!
S14 Ep 4How to Improve IEP Goals for Students Working on Sight Words
In season 14, we are talking about those crappy IEP goals. Whether you wrote it yourself or inherited it from someone else, we've all seen them. Today, let's pick apart this IEP goal for reading sight words. What do we like? What do we not like? Then, let's work to never write those crappy goals again!
S14 Ep 3How to Improve IEP Goals for Students Working to Decoding Words with Typical Spelling Patterns
In season 14, we are talking about those crappy IEP goals. Whether you wrote it yourself or inherited it from someone else, we've all seen them.Today, let's pick apart this IEP goal for decoding words with typical spelling patterns. What do we like? What do we not like? Then, let's work to never write those crappy goals again!
S14 Ep 2How to Improve IEP Goals for Students Working on Letters & Sounds Goals
In season 14, we are talking about those crappy IEP goals. Whether you wrote it yourself or inherited it from someone else, we've all seen them.Today, let's pick apart this IEP goal for letters and sounds. What do we like? What do we not like? Then, let's work to never write those crappy goals again!
S14 Ep 13 Reasons Why You Have Crappy IEP Goals
In season 14, we are talking about those crappy IEP goals. Whether you wrote it yourself or inherited it from someone else, we've all seen them. In this episode, I'm sharing a few of my reasons WHY you might have crappy IEP goals so that we can fix it in the long run!
Fix the Paperwork Stress: Step 3
Is paperwork your LEAST favorite thing in special education? Often times, it is because we don't have a real plan. In this three part series, let's help you create a plan that can actually work for you.
Fix the Paperwork Stress: Step 2
Is paperwork your LEAST favorite thing in special education? Often times, it is because we don't have a real plan. In this three part series, let's help you create a plan that can actually work for you.
S13 Ep 1Fix the Paperwork Stress: Step 1
Is paperwork your LEAST favorite thing in special education? Often times, it is because we don't have a real plan. In this three part series, let's help you create a plan that can actually work for you.
S13 Ep 6What the heck do you do all day in a resource room?
If you are new to special education or are changing the way that you service your students, you might be wondering what the heck do you do in a resource room all day? In the episode, I'm sharing the number one things that MUST be accomplished as well as two other areas if and when you have time. :)
S13 Ep 5Your Special Education Teacher Calendar | Use It Wisely
I believe that using our calendar will either make you or break you as a special education teacher. In this episode, I'm sharing all of the things that I believe you should be adding to your calendar to ensure a successful year.
S13 Ep 4Creating Schedules for Yourself and Paras
Creating schedules in special education can be difficult. In this episode, I'm sharing how my team and I work together to create our schedules to best serve our students. You can make a copy of my scheduling template here!
S13 Ep 3I have money from special education to spend. What should I buy?
Y'all, I am really good at spending money, so this podcast episode was made for me. If your school or special education department is giving you money to spend, here are my top picks for how to spend that money!
S13 Ep 2Yearlong Prep You Can Do Now
While I am really good at relaxing in the summer, I also like to spend some time getting things organized and ready for the school year. In this episode, I'm sharing a few things that I like to prep over the summer to ensure that I'm successful and ready all year long. Links Mentioned: Parent & General Education Teacher SurveysQuick & Easy Assessments
S13 Ep 1What do you suck at? | A Few Questions to Ask Yourself
As special education teachers, I think it is important to always be learning and reflecting. As you're going into the summer or relaxing by the pool, what is the one thing you suck at and are going to work to get better at? In this episode, I'm asking a few questions to get your wheels turning!
S12 Ep 11Scheduling IEP Conferences | Routines to Help Save You Time and Not Miss a Step
As special education teachers, we talk about routines and procedures often. I've shared so many of my routines that I do every day with students, and I thought it was time to share about the TEACHER routines that we have. What do we need to do to be ready for our students, general education teachers, and meetings? Pick and choose the routines that YOU need and when would be a good time to implement them!
S12 Ep 10Progress Monitoring | Routines to Make It Easier
As special education teachers, we talk about routines and procedures often. I've shared so many of my routines that I do every day with students, and I thought it was time to share about the TEACHER routines that we have. What do we need to do to be ready for our students, general education teachers, and meetings? Pick and choose the routines that YOU need and when would be a good time to implement them!
S12 Ep 9Routines for Making Copies | Get WEEKS of Copies Done at Once!
As special education teachers, we talk about routines and procedures often. I've shared so many of my routines that I do every day with students, and I thought it was time to share about the TEACHER routines that we have. What do we need to do to be ready for our students, general education teachers, and meetings? Pick and choose the routines that YOU need and when would be a good time to implement them!
S12 Ep 8Tiny Tasks | Time Wasters that Steal Time Away from Your Prep
As special education teachers, we talk about routines and procedures often. I've shared so many of my routines that I do every day with students, and I thought it was time to share about the TEACHER routines that we have. What do we need to do to be ready for our students, general education teachers, and meetings? Pick and choose the routines that YOU need and when would be a good time to implement them!
S12 Ep 7Writing IEPs | Routines for Your Prep Time to Make IEP Writing Easier
As special education teachers, we talk about routines and procedures often. I've shared so many of my routines that I do every day with students, and I thought it was time to share about the TEACHER routines that we have. What do we need to do to be ready for our students, general education teachers, and meetings? Pick and choose the routines that YOU need and when would be a good time to implement them!
S12 Ep 6Tuesdays & Wednesdays | Here's Where the IEP Prep & Writing Happens
As special education teachers, we talk about routines and procedures often. I've shared so many of my routines that I do every day with students, and I thought it was time to share about the TEACHER routines that we have. What do we need to do to be ready for our students, general education teachers, and meetings? Pick and choose the routines that YOU need and when would be a good time to implement them!
S12 Ep 5Friday | I Have No Energy Left---Here's What I Do During My Prep on Fridays
As special education teachers, we talk about routines and procedures often. I've shared so many of my routines that I do every day with students, and I thought it was time to share about the TEACHER routines that we have. What do we need to do to be ready for our students, general education teachers, and meetings? Pick and choose the routines that YOU need and when would be a good time to implement them!
S12 Ep 4Thursday Routines | Do you have routines for your prep time?
As special education teachers, we talk about routines and procedures often. I've shared so many of my routines that I do every day with students, and I thought it was time to share about the TEACHER routines that we have. What do we need to do to be ready for our students, general education teachers, and meetings? Pick and choose the routines that YOU need and when would be a good time to implement them!
S12 Ep 33. Mondays | How to Utilize Your Monday Prep Time
As special education teachers, we talk about routines and procedures often. I've shared so many of my routines that I do every day with students, and I thought it was time to share about the TEACHER routines that we have. What do we need to do to be ready for our students, general education teachers, and meetings? Pick and choose the routines that YOU need and when would be a good time to implement them!
S12 Ep 2Afternoon Routines | What I Do After School Every Day to Be Ready for the Next Day
As special education teachers, we talk about routines and procedures often. I've shared so many of my routines that I do every day with students, and I thought it was time to share about the TEACHER routines that we have. What do we need to do to be ready for our students, general education teachers, and meetings? Pick and choose the routines that YOU need and when would be a good time to implement them!
S12 Ep 1Morning Routines | Your Routines Matter Too!
As special education teachers, we talk about routines and procedures often. I've shared so many of my routines that I do every day with students, and I thought it was time to share about the TEACHER routines that we have. What do we need to do to be ready for our students, general education teachers, and meetings? Pick and choose the routines that YOU need and when would be a good time to implement them!
S11 Ep 9Centers in the Resource Room | I Need Your Help
Looking to make centers a little less stressful?So are so many other resource room teachers.And to be honest, at first, I thought some of ya'll were a little crazy.But it turns out, I need YOUR help!Download the First Draft of My Centers Here!Then, hit reply with your feedback.
S11 Ep 8Grades | My Thoughts on Grades & How to Make Grading Easier
Looking to make grading a little less stressful? I've got you covered!In this episode, I'll be sharing:Way to Make Copies to Speed Up the GradingWhy It's Ok to Throw Some Papers AwayWhy It's Ok to Only Grade PART of an AssignmentHow You Can Use the Kids to Self Check
S11 Ep 7Case Conferences | Ideas for Taking the Stress Out of Preparing for Case Conferences
Looking to make those case conferences a little less stressful? I've got you covered!In this episode, I'll be sharing:Make a Checklist for ConferencesHow to Backwards Plan for ConferencesUtilize Good AssessmentsBuild Relationships
S11 Ep 6Assessments for IEP Goals | 4 Steps to Creating and Finding Assessments for IEP Goals
Looking to make assessing your students a little less stressful? I've got you covered! In this episode, I'll be sharing: Targeted SkillsAvailable AssessmentsFinding & CreatingQuick AccessLinks Mentioned: Sequence of Skills TemplateAssessments for Special Education
S11 Ep 5Parents | 4 Heartfelt Thoughts for Special Education Teachers to Keep in Mind
Looking to make your parent relationships a little less stressful? I've got you covered! In this episode, I'll be sharing: Safe or HappyEvery Parent is DifferentThe Golden RuleCommunicate
S11 Ep 4General Education Teachers | 5 Ways SPED Teachers Can Build Great Relationships with General Education Teachers
Looking to make dealing with general education teachers a little less stressful? I've got you covered! In this episode, I'll be sharing: You Serve Students...and AdultsBe ReliableCommunicate WellBe a Valuable Team MemberMake Yourself Part of the Team
S11 Ep 3Small Group Planning | 4 Tips to Help Take the Stress Out of Small Group Planning for SPED Teachers
Looking to make planning for your small groups a little less stressful? I've got you covered!In this episode, I'll be sharing:How Developing Routines Will Make Things Easier for YouMake Copies in AdvanceUsing Lesson Plan TemplatesLinks Mentioned:Lesson Plan Templates
S11 Ep 2Paperwork & IEPS | 3 Things You Can Do to Make Paperwork Less Stressful
Looking to make paperwork and writing IEPs a little less stressful? I've got you covered! In this episode, I'll be sharing: How to Audit Your TimeYou Need to Create a PlanBe Someone You Can TrustLink Mentioned: Monday.com Instagram ReelMonday.com TikTok
S11 Ep 1Progress Monitoring | 3 Ways to Make Progress Monitoring Less Stressful for Special Education Teachers
Looking to make progress monitoring a little less stressful? I've got you covered! In this episode, I'll be sharing: This Is Your MonsterHow to Build RoutinesMake a Plan to Record that Data
S10 Ep 9Resource Room Reading Routines | Part 9: Reading Fluency
What are you doing in your reading intervention groups? In this nine part series, I'll be sharing what I do in my resource room.Today's focus is all about reading fluency!I'll be sharing:What routines can you implement?What goals can you write?How can you progress monitor them quickly?Links Mentioned:Free Week of Reading Intervention
S10 Ep 8Resource Room Reading Routines | Part 8: Writing
What are you doing in your reading intervention groups? In this nine part series, I'll be sharing what I do in my resource room.Today's focus is all about writing!I'll be sharing:What routines can you implement?What goals can you write?How can you progress monitor them quickly?Links Mentioned:Free Week of Reading Intervention
S10 Ep 7Resource Room Reading Routines | Part 7: Phonological Awareness
What are you doing in your reading intervention groups? In this nine part series, I'll be sharing what I do in my resource room.Today's focus is all about phonological awareness!I'll be sharing:What routines can you implement?What goals can you write?How can you progress monitor them quickly?Links Mentioned:Free Week of Reading Intervention
S10 Ep 6Resource Room Reading Routines | Part 6: Open-Ended Questions
What are you doing in your reading intervention groups? In this nine part series, I'll be sharing what I do in my resource room.Today's focus is all about answering open-ended questions!I'll be sharing:What routines can you implement?What goals can you write?How can you progress monitor them quickly?Links Mentioned:Free Week of Reading Intervention
S10 Ep 5Resource Room Reading Routines | Part 5: Spelling
What are you doing in your reading intervention groups? In this nine part series, I'll be sharing what I do in my resource room.Today's focus is all about spelling!I'll be sharing:What routines can you implement?What goals can you write?How can you progress monitor them quickly?Links Mentioned:Free Week of Reading InterventionSpelling Intervention Sample