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Brand New Sticker Designs for Special Educators

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110.The Secret to Teaching Extended School Year Without Being Completely Burnt Out May 26, 2022

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Extended School Year is not for everyone but when a student has shown regression over breaks, they may need a little assistance over the summer. And someone has to teach that student. So….did you get voluntold? It will be okay…you can teach extended school year and not feel completely burnt out by the end of it, I promise!

In this week's episode I'm sharing some tips and strategies along with some resources that will make ESY smooth sailing for you and your student!

In this episode you will learn:

The benefits of making learning fun.
How to adapt materials you already have for ESY services.
How to create task boxes and other hands-on activities to meet the goals of the student.
About some amazing resources that are easy for you to use.

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Brand New Tshirt Designs for Special Educators

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109. End of the School Year Tips for Special Educators May 17, 2022

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The end of the year is right around the corner. I know we are all ready for it. It doesn't matter how much we love our students (and we do), we need the break to regroup and recharge so that we are ready to tackle all the things again next year. But did you know that there are things you can do to end this year that will make next year easier?

In this episode, I am chatting with Jenn from Teach Love Autism and she is going to share a few things that she says are must-dos to close out this school year.

In this episode you will learn:

The benefits of thinking ahead.
How to double check all your dates to make sure your paperwork is ready to go.
How to organize your bulletin boards, etc ahead of time so you are ready for day one.
About preparing a list of summer activities that your students would benefit from.

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How to Utilize Your Teacher Contract Hours

Teaching Life Skills for Kids

Things You Should Know About Autism

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108.7 Interview Tips for Special Educators to Land that Dream Job May 12, 2022

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Do you have a dream job in mind? You have talked with friends and colleagues and you just know that this one school would be a perfect fit for your teaching style and now they have an opening! But how do you prepare for the interview so that you can land that job?

In this episode I am sharing some interview tips that will leave you feeling confident and ready. With this in mind and your own fabulousness, you will have the best chance at getting exactly what you want.

In this episode you will learn:

The benefits of dressing for success.
How to show that you are a lifelong learner.
How to be a team player.
About ways to answer questions about IEPs, challenging behavior and co-teaching.

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Spedtacular Days Blog about Math Differentiation

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107.How to Plan Math Lessons Kids Love May 05, 2022

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We all know that when you teach in the special education setting you are often teaching multiple subjects, especially at the elementary level. It is hard to love them all, meaning that sometimes one area is a little more challenging to create engaging lessons. Math is one of those areas for me…so I went to one of the experts!

In this week's episode, I am chatting with Ashley from Spedtacular Days. She has a love for math and the variety of types of lessons you can teach. She is sharing some of her best tips on how to plan math lessons that your kids will love.

In this episode you will learn:

The benefits of knowing the standards of not only the grade you are teaching, but also the grade below.
How to adapt the general education teacher's lesson plans to work for the students with an IEP.
How to use visuals to teach math.
About some digital learning options for additional practice.

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Spedtacular Days Blog

Episode 70 with Ashley

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Special Education Forms for the IEP Meeting

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106.3 Reasons Why You Need an Agenda at IEP Meetings Apr 28, 2022

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How are your IEP meetings going? Could you use a little extra help with organization? If you are anything like me then you are always looking for ways to make your meetings go just a little smoother. I started using an agenda many years ago, but through the years I have made small changes that have had a big impact on my meetings.

In this episode I am sharing about all things of an agenda. I'm talking about why it works and exactly what should be on it.

In this episode you will learn:

The benefits of using an agenda for your IEP meetings.
How to share the agenda with the team before the meeting.
How to include a parking lot on your agenda for questions that come up.
About what things should be included on the agenda.

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7 Steps to Running a Smooth IEP Meeting Freebie

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