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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.
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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
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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.
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In this episode, we dive into four time-saving strategies for handling special education paperwork, including IEP progress reports and prepping for meetings. Don’t 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/
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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/
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In today’s episode, we’re 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.
Grab your FREE Special Educators Cheat Sheets at positivelylearningblog.com/free-resource-library/
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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.
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 -
Explore the surprising ways task boxes can indirectly support positive behavior in the classroom. While task boxes aren’t a direct behavior management tool, they promote key skills like independence, confidence, and self-awareness—all 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/
Join the Facebook group
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, 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:
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 -
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.
Grab your FREE Special Educators Cheat Sheets at positivelylearningblog.com/free-resource-library/
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Come join us in the Special Educators Room Facebook Community:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/599918080857066If 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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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 AmazonIf 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 -
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?
Click Here: https://positivelylearning.mykajabi.com/pl/2148298923
Come join the Facebook community for all things task boxes!
Task Boxes Teaching: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3661396617514225If 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 -
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/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 -
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/668d9f12140d48dc81fa5005If 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 -
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 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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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 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/
Join the Facebook group
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