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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 Friday for practical tips, tools, and the support you need to to THRIVE in the classroom.
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This week's podcast episode is for you if 1) you're unsure how to set goals that actually stick and 2) you're unsure if you even want to set goals for 2025.
Ep 107 Teacher Goal Setting Yay or Nay?
There's a free download that will help you organize your new and improved goals for the new year! Find it in Positively Learning's Free Resource Library (plus a TON of other teacher freebies):
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Check out this HUGE time-saver for your classroom:
Task Box Dollar ClubIf 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 Friday 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/
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Is a family advocate attending your next IEP meeting and you're wondering what to expect? This episode is for you! Learn what a family advocate is there for and practical strategies for navigating the meeting. This episode is for special educators, but it's also full of ideas for the entire IEP team.
Be sure to check out the previous episode all about communication - it's the perfect prelude to this episode:
105: Parent Communication: Let's Talk About It!
If you were hoping for holiday help without all the chaos, I've got you! Be sure to tune into last year's seasonal episode:
50: Holiday Ideas (Minus the Meltdowns)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 Friday for practical tips, tools, and the support you need to to THRIVE in the classroom.
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This episode is full of scenarios every special educator has probably experienced at least a few times. Let's talk about some possible strategies and solutions with a focus on improving communication with parents and caregivers. I can't wait to hear what you think!
Need a freebie to make the next step feel easier? https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Special-Education-Teacher-Input-Forms-Free-Editable-IEP-Meeting-Parent-Form-9929329If 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 Friday for practical tips, tools, and the support you need to to THRIVE in the classroom.
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Thank you for tuning in to Special Educators Resource Room! This is a special episode all about finding your path to progress. Come take a tour of the Independent Work Clubhouse - a free resource hub that just opened up this week to members of the Task Box Dollar Club.
Not a member yet? No worries, there's still helpful information for you ESPECIALLY if you're troubleshooting your own classroom systems.
Be sure to click on over to see the inside of the clubhouse on YouTube:
Independent Work Club Tour
And take a closer peek:
Complete Independent Work ClubIf 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 Friday 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 -
In this episode of Special Educators Resource Room, weâre diving into your survey responses! From task box ideas for early learners to behavior management strategies and collaboration with paraprofessionals, this episode covers the topics you care about most.
Tune in for a quick breakdown of whatâs on your mindâand a sneak peek at whatâs coming next to support your classroom! Whether youâre looking for tools to streamline your day or strategies to build student independence, this episode has something for you.
Click here for the Task Boxes Facebook Group
Click here for the Special Educators Facebook GroupIf 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 Friday for practical tips, tools, and the support you need to to THRIVE in the classroom.
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Did you know that sorting and classifying objects can set the stage for math success? These skills go beyond basics, building the critical thinking kids need to make sense of the world. This weekâs podcast episode is filled with fun sorting activities and simple ways to add sorting into everyday life.
Be sure to click over to the blogpost for more tips and examples:
https://positivelylearningblog.com/sorting-and-classification-skills-for-early-math/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 Friday 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/
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Independent work is NOT designed just to keep students "busy" so teachers can get things done, they are SO much more! In this episode, I'm sharing all the benefits of adding work binders to your independent work systems - they are a GAMECHANGER!
Ready for more? Check out this new blogpost from Positively Learning Blog: Beyond Busy Books: Build Work Binders That Work!
Be sure to check out the master spreadsheet of tasks (NOT "busy" work):
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qOx1tI1qBZLyltnUio9J1qI7YCtlg6r92nK6VwgwJhg/edit?usp=drive_linkIf 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 Friday 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 -
Ep 90. Task Box Time-Savers
Ep 82. Data Forms Every Special Educator Needs
Ep 84. Build an IEP Toolkit to Save Time Later
Ep 81. Exactly What You Need to Support Paraprofessionals
Ep 3. Paraprofessional Training When You Have Absolutely No Time
Free Paraprofessional Positive Sticky Notes Download
Ready for a GIVEAWAY? Come celebrate 100th episodes with me!
Here's a link to a very quick survey: https://forms.gle/Lkyf8NMMmawMc85w7
Filling out the survey is one entry - snag another entry by leaving a review to this podcast and sending me snapshot of the review: [email protected]
Good luck and thanks for your support!
Here's more giveaway details:
The giveaway is being held between November 1-14, 2024.
Prizes: $25 gift card to TPT or Amazon - your choice!
Two winners will be chosen November 15, 2024.
There are two ways to enter the giveawy - please feel free to do BOTH!
1. Fill out this survey (including question 1 so you can receive the prize if you win!)
2. Leave a review for the podcast and email me a snapshot of the review at: [email protected]
Thanks and good luck!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 Friday 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 -
In this episode, we dive into four time-saving strategies for handling special education paperwork, including IEP progress reports and prepping for meetings. Donât miss these practical techniques to simplify progress monitoring and keep your paperwork under control!
Need templates to save time on all those repetitve tasks?
Click here: Special Educators Resource Room - All in One BundleIf 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 Friday 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 -
How can special educators collect data that truly reflects student growth? This episode includes strategies like breaking down learning levels into smaller steps and using tailored progress monitoring tools. Tune in to discover practical tips for tracking student progress, improving data collection, and supporting independent learning in your classroom.
Special links mentioned in the episode:
How to Use Basic Skills Checklists for Data Collection: https://positivelylearningblog.com/special-education-basic-skills-checklists/
Spreadsheet of Skills for Performance Tasks:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qOx1tI1qBZLyltnUio9J1qI7YCtlg6r92nK6VwgwJhg/edit?usp=sharingIf 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 Friday 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 -
In todayâs episode, weâre diving into a simple yet effective reading recipe for supporting early readers in small groups using nursery rhymes. Whether you're focusing on phonemic awareness, building literacy skills, or just looking for engaging activities for young learners, these tips will help you save time while keeping your students motivated.
Ready to get started? Get all the details in this blogpost:
Reading Group Success RecipeLooking for low prep small group resources?
From Rhymes to Readers BundleIf 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 Friday for practical tips, tools, and the support you need to to THRIVE in the classroom.
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How do executive functioning skills impact students and how can we support them? This episode breaks down seven simple strategies you can put into place today that will benefits ALL students in your classroom.
Read more here:
https://positivelylearningblog.com/supporting-executive-functioning-skills-in-the-classroom/
And be sure to download the free student visual checklist:
https://positivelylearningblog.com/student-checklist-for-independent-work/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 Friday for practical tips, tools, and the support you need to to THRIVE in the classroom.
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Explore the surprising ways task boxes can indirectly support positive behavior in the classroom. While task boxes arenât a direct behavior management tool, they promote key skills like independence, confidence, and self-awarenessâall of which lead to improved behavior.
Learn how you can leverage task boxes to help students work independently, make choices, and feel successful, creating a learning environment that naturally reduces challenging behaviors.
Resources Mentioned:
Blog Post: Social Emotional Learning in Special EducationExplore the Task Box Dollar Club: Join HereIf 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 Friday 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/
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I'd love to hear what's working for you! Send me a message on Instagram @positivelylearning -
Teamwork makes the dreamwork! These simple tips go a long way with building relationships with speech-language pathologists, school psychologists, and all related service providers that support our students.
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 Friday 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 -
Here's all the skills and topics currently inside the dollar clubs!
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qOx1tI1qBZLyltnUio9J1qI7YCtlg6r92nK6VwgwJhg/edit?usp=drive_link
Here's more information on getting instant access to the growing library of independent work tasks:
https://positivelylearning.mykajabi.com/pl/2148298923If 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 Friday 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 Friday 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 -
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, youâll 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 studentsâ growth and independence:
https://positivelylearning.mykajabi.com/pl/2148298923If 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 Friday 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/
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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_linkIf 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 Friday 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 -
Would you like to provide feedback on professional development or make a special request for future special education topics? Please click on this form and let me know - thank you!
https://forms.gle/QT4eyzkrx5aWL2uH8If 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 Friday for practical tips, tools, and the support you need to to THRIVE in the classroom.
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