Episodes

  • Here's all the skills and topics currently inside the dollar clubs!
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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.

    Grab your FREE Special Educators Cheat Sheets at positivelylearningblog.com/free-resource-library/

    Join the Facebook group

    I'd love to hear what's working for you! Send me a message on Instagram @positivelylearning

  • 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 Cheat Sheets at positivelylearningblog.com/free-resource-library/

    Join the Facebook group

    I'd love to hear what's working for you! Send me a message on Instagram @positivelylearning

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  • Delivering professional development? Here's some ready-to-go ideas for special educators to "borrow for tomorrow" - on topics that resonate with both special education and general education teachers and staff.

    Save time by using the PD resources inside the Special Educators Bundle:
    https://positivelylearningblog.com/special-educators-resource-room/

    Are you overwhelmed with lesson planning and resource creation? The Task Box Dollar Club is here to help! For just $14 a month, you’ll get access to hundreds of ready-made, IEP-aligned resources that save you time and stress.
    Imagine having everything you need at your fingertips to support your students’ growth and independence:
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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.

    Grab your FREE Special Educators Cheat Sheets at positivelylearningblog.com/free-resource-library/

    Join the Facebook group

    I'd love to hear what's working for you! Send me a message on Instagram @positivelylearning

  • Learn more about the task box membership for teachers here:
    Task Box Dollar Club

    Task Box Spreadsheet - download here:
    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qOx1tI1qBZLyltnUio9J1qI7YCtlg6r92nK6VwgwJhg/edit?usp=drive_link

    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 Cheat Sheets at positivelylearningblog.com/free-resource-library/

    Join the Facebook group

    I'd love to hear what's working for you! Send me a message on Instagram @positivelylearning

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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.

    Grab your FREE Special Educators Cheat Sheets at positivelylearningblog.com/free-resource-library/

    Join the Facebook group

    I'd love to hear what's working for you! Send me a message on Instagram @positivelylearning

  • Come join us in the Special Educators Room Facebook Community:
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/599918080857066

    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 Cheat Sheets at positivelylearningblog.com/free-resource-library/

    Join the Facebook group

    I'd love to hear what's working for you! Send me a message on Instagram @positivelylearning

  • What's on your Amazon wishlist for back to school? In this episode I'm sharing some ideas for your classroom and the items I always made sure were at the top of our lists!
    Want more recommendations? Be sure to check out these links:
    Special Educators This or That - Listen to Ep 22
    Positively Learning on Amazon

    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 Cheat Sheets at positivelylearningblog.com/free-resource-library/

    Join the Facebook group

    I'd love to hear what's working for you! Send me a message on Instagram @positivelylearning

  • Are you considering using task boxes as part of an independent work system? This episode features your questions (with answers!) to help you get started.

    Thank you for these questions - they are from a live professional development training all about task boxes. If you're interested in attending the next live training, here's the link:

    Free Training Saturday Aug 3rd at 9:15 EST: https://webinarkit.com/webinar/registration/668d9f12140d48dc81fa5005

    Interested in accessing a library of HUNDREDS of task box sets?
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    Come join the Facebook community for all things task boxes!
    Task Boxes Teaching: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3661396617514225


    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 Cheat Sheets at positivelylearningblog.com/free-resource-library/

    Join the Facebook group

    I'd love to hear what's working for you! Send me a message on Instagram @positivelylearning

  • Task Boxes are a game-changer for independent work systems! In this episode, I'm answering your questions about setting up your student resources for success.

    Here are the helpful links from this episode:

    Free Task Box Training: https://webinarkit.com/webinar/registration/668d9f12140d48dc81fa5005

    Task Boxes Teaching Facebook Group:
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/3661396617514225

    Task Box Dollar Club:
    https://positivelylearning.mykajabi.com/pl/2148298923

    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 Cheat Sheets at positivelylearningblog.com/free-resource-library/

    Join the Facebook group

    I'd love to hear what's working for you! Send me a message on Instagram @positivelylearning

  • IEP Meetings - What do you need before, during, and after? This quick podcast episode provides you with the facts plus time-saving tips!

    Click here to see a list of what every special educator needs in their go-to IEP Binder: https://positivelylearningblog.com/iep-time-savers-for-special-educators/

    Ready to set up an independent work system that really works? Grab your seat for this FREE teacher training:
    https://webinarkit.com/webinar/registration/668d9f12140d48dc81fa5005

    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 Cheat Sheets at positivelylearningblog.com/free-resource-library/

    Join the Facebook group

    I'd love to hear what's working for you! Send me a message on Instagram @positivelylearning

  • Are you overwhelmed by the countless paperwork tasks that come with being a special educator? In this episode, we're breaking down exactly what you need to find quickly - all those daily tasks that really add up IF you're not as organized as you'd like to be! Click here for a list of everything mentioned in this episode of Special Educators Resource Room:
    https://positivelylearningblog.com/special-educators-toolkit/

    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 Cheat Sheets at positivelylearningblog.com/free-resource-library/

    Join the Facebook group

    I'd love to hear what's working for you! Send me a message on Instagram @positivelylearning

  • This is a no-fluff episode for special educators looking for help with data collection! Learn about the exact data tracking forms you really need to have (and which are nice to have after that). Find all the data collection forms you need in one place here: Data Collection Tips for Special Educators

    Need help choosing between digital or paper-based data tracking?
    Listen to Episode 2 here

    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 Cheat Sheets at positivelylearningblog.com/free-resource-library/

    Join the Facebook group

    I'd love to hear what's working for you! Send me a message on Instagram @positivelylearning

  • Special Educators, wouldn't it be nice if there's was a printed to do list that told us exactly how to support paraprofessionals and handle tricky situations? I'd love a list like that! This podcast episode kicks off a new special education mini series informally titled "Exactly What You Need to Do!"

    This first episode in the series is exactly what you need to support paraprofessionals and staff, including professional expectations, having difficult conversations, and implementing visuals.

    Here's the link for a closer look at everything mentioned in today's episode:
    Tips for 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.

    Grab your FREE Special Educators Cheat Sheets at positivelylearningblog.com/free-resource-library/

    Join the Facebook group

    I'd love to hear what's working for you! Send me a message on Instagram @positivelylearning

  • Special Educators, have you found the perfect curriculum that has everything included to meet your students' needs? Should you even be using a special education curriculum that's separate from general education?
    These questions and more are answered in this episode of the Special Educators Resource Room! Learn more about balancing student IEP goals and objectives with accessing the general education curriculum and take a peek at a solution for your intervention small group lessons:

    Special Education Lesson Plans - Intervention Curriculum
    160 Lessons with 320 Task Boxes

    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 Cheat Sheets at positivelylearningblog.com/free-resource-library/

    Join the Facebook group

    I'd love to hear what's working for you! Send me a message on Instagram @positivelylearning

  • Special Educators, if professional development is on your summer to do list, this episode is for YOU! I'm sharing my top two tips for making the most of summer learning so you'll be ready to thrive in the new school year.

    Links mentioned in this episode:

    Ep 31 -Unlock Free Professional Development for Special Educators The Primary Gal - Summer Book Study and WorkshopsKindergarten Behavior Blueprint - Teaching Exceptional Kinders by Amy MurrayFirstieland: Read Alouds and Lesson Ideas

    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 Cheat Sheets at positivelylearningblog.com/free-resource-library/

    Join the Facebook group

    I'd love to hear what's working for you! Send me a message on Instagram @positivelylearning

  • 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.

    Tune in every Wednesday for practical tips, tools, and the support you need to to THRIVE in the classroom.

    Grab your FREE Special Educators Cheat Sheets at positivelylearningblog.com/free-resource-library/

    Join the Facebook group

    I'd love to hear what's working for you! Send me a message on Instagram @positivelylearning

  • 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-9338908


    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 Cheat Sheets at positivelylearningblog.com/free-resource-library/

    Join the Facebook group

    I'd love to hear what's working for you! Send me a message on Instagram @positivelylearning

  • 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.

    Grab your FREE Special Educators Cheat Sheets at positivelylearningblog.com/free-resource-library/

    Join the Facebook group

    I'd love to hear what's working for you! Send me a message on Instagram @positivelylearning

  • 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.

    Tune in every Wednesday for practical tips, tools, and the support you need to to THRIVE in the classroom.

    Grab your FREE Special Educators Cheat Sheets at positivelylearningblog.com/free-resource-library/

    Join the Facebook group

    I'd love to hear what's working for you! Send me a message on Instagram @positivelylearning

  • 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 Games

    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 Cheat Sheets at positivelylearningblog.com/free-resource-library/

    Join the Facebook group

    I'd love to hear what's working for you! Send me a message on Instagram @positivelylearning