Ability Driven Teaching

Thank you for listening to Season 1! Go to Kasey's website at https://www.spedforsecondaryed.com and Madison's website at https://educationpotentialconsulting.com/about/?amp=1. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching We would love to connect with you! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support

Kasey and Madison are here today with our special guest, Erin. We talk about the changes in science standards and teaching science to students with a disability. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching We would love to connect with you! /// You can connect with Erin on Instagram @sadlerscience Blog: https://sadlerscience.com Teaching Science in 3d Podcast: Listen on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher or Spotify How to teach science vocabulary: http://teachingsciencein3d.com/science-vocabulary/ Framework for K-12 Science Education - Chapter 11 Focuses specifically on Equity and Diversity. /// If you enjoy listening to Ability Driven Teaching and want to help support the podcast, you can click the link below. All support is very much appreciated!! https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support

Kasey and Madison are here today with our special guest, Juliana. We talk about building special educator's math confidence and supporting students with a disability in math classes. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching We would love to connect with you! /// You can connect with Juliana on Instagram @collaborated.with.juliana - Free Guide: 10 Math Intervention Strategies: https://www.collaboratedwithjuliana.com/mathguide - Juliana's blog: https://www.collaboratedconsulting.org/blog /// Resources for Math Teachers - YouCubed Week of Inspirational Math - Didax virtual manipulatives - EquatIO chrome extension /// If you enjoy listening to Ability Driven Teaching and want to help support the podcast, you can click the link below. All support is very much appreciated!! https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support

Kasey and Madison are here today with our special guest, Casey. We talk about self-scans and trauma informed guided relaxations, and how we can lead them. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching We would love to connect with you! /// You can connect with Casey on Instagram @wholechildcounseling and her website http://www.wholechildcounseling.com To check out Casey's book, Skills for Big Feelings, click here /// If you enjoy listening to Ability Driven Teaching and want to help support the podcast, you can click the link below. All support is very much appreciated!! https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support

Kasey is here today with special guest, David. We talk about living with cerebral palsy, how to best support students with cerebral palsy, and being a teacher with a disability. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching We would love to connect with you! /// You can connect with David at https://linktr.ee/davidscpfitness65 /// If you enjoy listening to Ability Driven Teaching and want to help support the podcast, you can click the link below. All support is very much appreciated!! https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support

Kasey and Madison are here today with our special guest, Rebecca. We talk about supporting bilingual learners in schools and at home. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching We would love to connect with you! /// You can connect with Rebecca on Instagram @bilinguable and her website www.bilinguable.com /// If you enjoy listening to Ability Driven Teaching and want to help support the podcast, you can click the link below. All support is very much appreciated!! https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support

Kasey and Madison are here today to talk about teaching social studies for special education students. We talk about how to adapt social studies projects and how to include and support students in social studies classes. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching Reach out to us with any questions. We would love to connect with you! /// To see more about Kasey's full year curriculums go to https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/World-Geography-Curriculum-Growing-Bundle-for-Special-Education-5989239 for World Geography or https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/US-History-Curriculum-for-Special-Education-Students-Growing-Bundle-6740725 for U.S. History Go visit Kasey's website at https://spedforsecondaryed.com You can follow Kasey on Instagram @sped_for_secondary_ed and find her TPT store at https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Sped-For-Secondary-Ed /// If you enjoy listening to Ability Driven Teaching and want to help support the podcast, you can go here: https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support. All support is very much appreciated!! Interested in Canva? Try Canva Pro FREE for 30 days! Use our referral link: https://partner.canva.com/c/2632352/647168/10068 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support

Madison is here today with special guest, Katherine. We talk about helping students develop their sense of self and build their self-esteem. To see more about Kasey and Madison, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching We would love to connect with you! /// You can connect with Katherine through her instagram @katherinewintersellery or website https://www.consciousparentingrevolution.com/ /// If you enjoy listening to Ability Driven Teaching and want to help support the podcast, you can click the link below. All support is very much appreciated!! https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support Interested in Canva? Try Canva Pro FREE for 30 days! Use our referral link: https://partner.canva.com/c/2632352/647168/10068 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support

Kasey and Madison are here today to talk about having virtual IEP meetings. We talk about how to involve your student in their virtual IEP meeting, how to get signatures on the IEP, and tips for creating a positive virtual IEP meeting environment. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching Reach out to us with any questions. We would love to connect with you! /// Go visit Madison's website at https://educationpotentialconsulting.com You can follow Madison on Instagram @educationpotential and find her TPT store at https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Educationpotential /// If you enjoy listening to Ability Driven Teaching and want to help support the podcast, you can go here: https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support. All support is very much appreciated!! Interested in Canva? Try Canva Pro FREE for 30 days! Use our referral link: https://partner.canva.com/c/2632352/647168/10068 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support

Kasey and Madison are here today with our special guest, Dana. We talk about supporting children's literacy skills and building their literacy confidence. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching We would love to connect with you! /// You can connect with Dana on Instagram @texasteacherlove /// Interested in Canva? Try Canva Pro FREE for 30 days! Use our referral link: https://partner.canva.com/c/2632352/647168/10068 If you enjoy listening to Ability Driven Teaching and want to help support the podcast, you can click the link below. All support is very much appreciated!! https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support

Kasey and Madison are here today to talk about involving your middle and high school students in their IEP meetings. Through student involvement, you will make student IEP meetings more meaningful and create a positive meeting environment. We give tips for teaching the student to advocate for themself and take an active role in their meeting. We also give advice on transition goals in this episode. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching Reach out to us with any questions. We would love to connect with you! /// Go visit Kasey's website at https://spedforsecondaryed.com You can follow Kasey on Instagram @sped_for_secondary_ed and find her TPT store at https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Sped-For-Secondary-Ed For editable IEP documents that you can use before, during, and after your IEP meetings, grab this https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Special-Education-IEP-Input-Forms-with-IEP-at-a-Glance-and-Caseload-Forms-5871623 /// If you enjoy listening to Ability Driven Teaching and want to help support the podcast, you can go here: https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support. All support is very much appreciated!! Interested in Canva? Try Canva Pro FREE for 30 days! Use our referral link: https://partner.canva.com/c/2632352/647168/10068 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support

Kasey is here today with special guest, Lauren. We talk about social emotional learning for our lower elementary students. What is SEL and how do I incorporate this in my classroom? Listen for quick tips and ideas! To see more about Kasey and Madison, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching We would love to connect with you! /// You can connect with Lauren through her instagram @structuredspecialed /// If you enjoy listening to Ability Driven Teaching and want to help support the podcast, you can click the link below. All support is very much appreciated!! https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support Interested in Canva? Try Canva Pro FREE for 30 days! Use our referral link: https://partner.canva.com/c/2632352/647168/10068 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support

Kasey and Madison are here today with our special guest, Jen. We talk about teaching children to advocate for themselves, recognizing their strengths, and using their strengths to overcome challenges. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching We would love to connect with you! /// You can connect with Jen through the links below: Private Facebook Group - Warrior Moms on a Mission Jen's website Jen's Free Ebook- Warrior Woman Reset Jen's Book Family Fuel: A Busy Mom's Guide to Healthy Living Jen's Youtube Channel with meditations, movement and tips for healthy living /// If you enjoy listening to Ability Driven Teaching and want to help support the podcast, you can click the link below. All support is very much appreciated!! https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support Interested in Canva? Try Canva Pro FREE for 30 days! Use our referral link: https://partner.canva.com/c/2632352/647168/10068 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support

Kasey and Madison are here today with our special guest, Christen. We talk about college and scholarship opportunities for students with disabilities. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching We would love to connect with you! /// About Christen: As a high school freshman I knew I wanted to go to college. I also knew that I couldn't afford to pay for it and I didn't want any part of taking out student loans. I've lost count of how many scholarships I've applied for, but I've won more than $900,000 in scholarships for my own education. I am the founder of Hive Education- The Buzz About College where I help high schoolers (and their mamas!) navigate the road to college admissions. Do you have questions about applying for or affording college? I have answers. And the best part? I stay on your teen about decisions and deadlines- so you don't have to. Scholarships for Students With Disabilities Navigating US College Admissions + Scholarships Facebook Group Book a One-On-One College Consult with Christen to discuss advocating for IEPs in college, creating a college list, or looking for scholarships. /// If you enjoy listening to Ability Driven Teaching and want to help support the podcast, you can click the link below. All support is very much appreciated!! https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support Interested in Canva? Try Canva Pro FREE for 30 days! Use our referral link: https://partner.canva.com/c/2632352/647168/10068 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support

Kasey and Madison are here today with our special guest, Dawn. We talk about how to collect data digitally- both in the physical classroom and in the virtual classroom. We talk about QR codes, Google Forms, and more in this episode! To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching Let us know about your experience with digital data collection. We would love to connect with you! /// You can connect with Dawn through the links below: https://www.facebook.com/cultivatingexceptionalminds/ https://www.instagram.com/cultivatingexceptionalminds/ http://cultivatingexceptionalminds.com/ Collecting Data Freebie from Dawn: https://exciting-mover-8042.ck.page/98fee70fd1 /// If you enjoy listening to Ability Driven Teaching and want to help support the podcast, you can click the link below. All support is very much appreciated!! https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support Interested in Canva? Try Canva Pro FREE for 30 days! Use our referral link: https://partner.canva.com/c/2632352/647168/10068 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support

Kasey and Madison are here today to talk about involving your elementary students in their IEP meetings. Involving your student doesn't have to take a ton of time. Through student involvement, you will make student IEP meetings more meaningful and create a positive meeting environment. We give tips for teaching the student to advocate for themself and take an active role in their meeting. Student centered IEP meetings are the way to go! To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching Reach out to us with any questions. We would love to connect with you! /// Go visit Madison's website at https://educationpotentialconsulting.com You can follow Madison on Instagram @educationpotential and find her TPT store at https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Educationpotential /// If you enjoy listening to Ability Driven Teaching and want to help support the podcast, you can go here: https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support. All support is very much appreciated!! Interested in Canva? Try Canva Pro FREE for 30 days! Use our referral link: https://partner.canva.com/c/2632352/647168/10068 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support

Kasey and Madison are here today with our special guest, Natasha. We talk about supporting parents that are experiencing burnout. Many parents do not know when they are in burnout- they may think they are sick or just tired. Burnout sneaks up on us with varied symptoms and impacts our whole life. It's like the color has gone; looking back it may seem like your world became black and white. As we talk about on this podcast episode, burnout is treatable and even a few small tweaks to our language and life can result in relief. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching We would love to connect with you! /// You can connect with Natasha through the links below: https://natashacarltondewhirst.com/ www.facebook.com/NatashaCDewhirst https://www.linkedin.com/in/natashac/ www.instagram.com/natasha_c_dewhirst I've used my knowledge of psychology, personal development, and first hand experience of burnout to create this 2 minute quiz so you can see where you are with burnout and what to do to get you back on track. Whether you need to overcome, prevent, or recover from burnout, this quiz will help http://bit.ly/burnoutreset /// If you enjoy listening to Ability Driven Teaching and want to help support the podcast, you can click the link below. All support is very much appreciated!! https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support Interested in Canva? Try Canva Pro FREE for 30 days! Use our referral link: https://partner.canva.com/c/2632352/647168/10068 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support

Kasey and Madison are here today to talk about different co-teaching models and how you can use them in your classroom. In this episode we mention coffee, differentiating instruction, and different ways to co-teach. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching Reach out to us with questions and tell us which co-teaching models you have & haven't tried. We would love to connect with you! Go visit Kasey's website at https://spedforsecondaryed.com To visit Madison's new website, go to: https://educationpotentialconsulting.com If you enjoy listening to Ability Driven Teaching and want to help support the podcast, you can go here: https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support. All support is very much appreciated!! Interested in Canva? Try Canva Pro FREE for 30 days! Use our referral link: https://partner.canva.com/c/2632352/647168/10068 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support

Kasey and Madison are here today with our special guest, Lindsay. We talk about different technology tips for students & teachers. In this episode we mention flexible seating, apps for the classroom, and TikTok. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching. Reach out to us with questions and tell us your favorite technology tip. We would love to connect with you! To see more about Lindsay, follow her on Instagram @sassy_b_speech Grab her FREE Technology Tips for Teachers Handout at https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Free-Technology-Tips-for-Teachers-to-Support-Executive-Function-Skills-6635582 /// If you enjoy listening to Ability Driven Teaching and want to help support the podcast, you can go here: https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support. All support is very much appreciated!! Interested in Canva? Try Canva Pro FREE for 30 days! Use our referral link: https://partner.canva.com/c/2632352/647168/10068 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support

Kasey and Madison are here today to talk about what to do when you are sick. In this episode we mention movies for the classroom, sub plans, and give you a lesson idea. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching Reach out to us with questions and tell us about your experience with teaching while being sick. We would love to connect with you! Go visit Kasey's website at https://spedforsecondaryed.com To visit Madison's new website, go to: https://educationpotentialconsulting.com If you enjoy listening to Ability Driven Teaching and want to help support the podcast, you can go here: https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support. All support is very much appreciated!! Interested in Canva? Try Canva Pro FREE for 30 days! Use our referral link: https://partner.canva.com/c/2632352/647168/10068 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support

Kasey and Madison are here today with our special guest, Rebekah. We talk about how to effectively communicate to de-escalate students in crisis. In this episode we mention teaching middle school, sharing calm, and early release Fridays. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching. Reach out to us with questions and tell us about your experience supporting students in crisis. We would love to connect with you! To see more about Rebekah, follow her on Instagram @lessons_and_lattes If you enjoy listening to Ability Driven Teaching and want to help support the podcast, you can go here: https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support. All support is very much appreciated!! Interested in Canva? Try Canva Pro FREE for 30 days! Use our referral link: https://partner.canva.com/c/2632352/647168/10068 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support

Kasey and Madison are here today to talk all about Kasey!. We talk about Bella the pitbull, living in China, and getting a PhD. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching. Reach out to us and let us know what you have in common with Kasey. We would love to connect with you! Follow Kasey on Instagram @sped_for_secondary_ed Grab Kasey's FREE Checklist for New/Transfer Students on Your Caseload at https://spedforsecondaryed.ck.page/checklist If you get overwhelmed or stressed adding a new or transfer student to your caseload, then this checklist is for you! This checklist reminds you of the important steps to take with your new students & breaks them down into manageable tasks https://spedforsecondaryed.ck.page/checklist Visit Kasey's website at https://spedforsecondaryed.com If you enjoy listening to Ability Driven Teaching and want to help support the podcast, you can go here: https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support All support is very much appreciated!! Interested in Canva? Try Canva Pro FREE for 30 days! Use our referral link: https://partner.canva.com/c/2632352/647168/10068 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support

Kasey and Madison are here today with our special guest, Rose. We talk about how to support and teach our nonverbal students. In this episode we mention teaching in a school where our children attend, what communication looks like, and ABA. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching. Reach out to us with questions and tell us about your experience supporting nonverbal students. We would love to connect with you! /// To see more about Rose, follow her on Instagram @abaspeechbyrose These are the links to what Rose talked about in this episode: Preference Assessments: https://abaspeech.org/2018/04/he-wont-play-with-anything-this-may-help/ Supervision Academy: https://www.supervisionacademy.com/ Autism Course: https://abaspeech.org/help-me-find-my-voice-waitlist/ Autism Outreach Podcast: https://abaspeech.org/autism-outreach-podcast/ /// To visit Kasey's website, go to: https://spedforsecondaryed.com To visit Madison's new website, go to: https://educationpotentialconsulting.com If you enjoy listening to Ability Driven Teaching and want to help support the podcast, you can go here: https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support. All support is very much appreciated!! Interested in Canva? Try Canva Pro FREE for 30 days! Use our referral link: https://partner.canva.com/c/2632352/647168/10068 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support

Kasey and Madison are here today to talk all about Madison!. We talk about getting married in 2020, embarrassing teacher moments, and teaching a class with only boys. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching. Reach out to us and let us know what you have in common with Madison. We would love to connect with you! Follow Madison on Instagram @educationpotential Visit Madison's website at https://educationpotentialconsulting.com/ If you enjoy listening to Ability Driven Teaching and want to help support the podcast, you can go here: https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support All support is very much appreciated!! Interested in Canva? Try Canva Pro FREE for 30 days! Use our referral link: https://partner.canva.com/c/2632352/647168/10068 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support

Kasey and Madison are here today with our special guest, Rachel. We talk about how to support our students with trauma histories. In this episode we mention virtual teaching, love it & leave it post-its, and give our last January mocktail recipe & review. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching. Reach out to us with questions and tell us about your experience supporting students with trauma histories. We would love to connect with you!  To see more about Rachel, follow her on Instagram @_safespaceteaching Grab Rachel's Free Trauma Checklist here: https://crafty-builder-9196.ck.page/940da297ee Go visit Kasey's website at https://spedforsecondaryed.com  To visit Madison's new website, go to: https://educationpotentialconsulting.com  If you enjoy listening to Ability Driven Teaching and want to help support the podcast, you can go here: https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support. All support is very much appreciated!! Interested in Canva? Try Canva Pro FREE for 30 days! Use our referral link: https://partner.canva.com/c/2632352/647168/10068 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support

Kasey and Madison are here today with our special guest, Pam. We talk about how to prevent special education teacher burnout. In this episode we mention working with paraprofessionals, closing the door on your work day, and pneumonia. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching. Reach out to us with questions and tell us how you work to prevent burnout. We would love to connect with you! To see more about Pam, follow her on Instagram @mrspspecialties To visit Kasey's new website, go to: https://spedforsecondaryed.com To visit Madison's new website, go to: https://educationpotentialconsulting.com If you enjoy listening to Ability Driven Teaching and want to help support the podcast, you can go here: https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support. All support is very much appreciated!! Interested in Canva? Try Canva Pro FREE for 30 days! Use our referral link: https://partner.canva.com/c/2632352/647168/10068 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support

Kasey and Madison are here today with our special guest, Angela. We talk about becoming a behavior focused teacher. In this episode we mention Rocky the bearded dragon, crime scene investigations, and safe spaces. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching. Reach out to us with questions and tell us about your experience with classroom pets. We would love to connect with you! To see more about Angela, follow her on Instagram @spedtacularinclusion To learn more about Kasey's Positivity Post-Its, go here https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Positivity-Post-Its-to-Build-a-Classroom-Community-5687090 If you enjoy listening to Ability Driven Teaching and want to help support the podcast, you can go here: https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support. All support is very much appreciated!! Interested in Canva? Try Canva Pro FREE for 30 days! Use our referral link: https://partner.canva.com/c/2632352/647168/10068 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support

Kasey and Madison are here today to talk about the surprises that we had from teacher prep to actually teaching. We also talk about mocktails, driving to work, and working with other school professionals. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching. Reach out to us and let us know what surprised you when you actually became a teacher. We would love to connect with you! If you are looking for FREE teaching resources, go to Madison's and Kasey's FREE Teachers Pay Teachers resources below: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Sped-For-Secondary-Ed/Category/-Freebies-449454 https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Educationpotential/Price-Range/Free?ref=filter/price If you enjoy listening to Ability Driven Teaching and want to help support the podcast, you can go here: https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support All support is very much appreciated!! Interested in Canva? Try Canva Pro FREE for 30 days! Use our referral link: https://partner.canva.com/c/2632352/647168/10068 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support

Kasey and Madison are here today to talk about becoming dually licensed teachers. We talk about limos, general education, and teaching licenses. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching. Reach out to us and tell us if you are dually licensed or if you have considered it. We would love to connect with you! If you don't have Instagram, but want to send us a message, go here and then click the message button: - https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching If you enjoy listening to Ability Driven Teaching and want to help support the podcast, you can go here: https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support All support is very much appreciated!! Interested in Canva? Try Canva Pro FREE for 30 days! Use our referral link: https://partner.canva.com/c/2632352/647168/10068 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support

Kasey and Madison are here today to talk about contract hours. We talk about social media, contract expectations, and children's books. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching. Reach out to us and tell us how you feel about contract hours. We would love to connect with you! If you enjoy listening to Ability Driven Teaching and want to help support the podcast, you can go here: https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support All support is very much appreciated!! If you don't have Instagram, but want to send us a message, go to our Anchor homepage and then click the message button: - https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching Interested in Canva? Try Canva Pro FREE for 30 days! Use our referral link: https://partner.canva.com/c/2632352/647168/10068 Do you want another special education teacher freebie? Sign up using the link below and you'll get it emailed to you: https://spedforsecondaryed.ck.page/checklist --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support

Kasey and Madison are here today with our special guest, Fiona. We talk about community-based instruction (CBI) and how to adapt it for virtual instruction. In this episode we mention classroom pets, grocery shopping, and sex education. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching. Reach out to us with questions and tell us about your experience with classroom pets. We would love to connect with you! To see more about Fiona, follow her on Instagram @spedadulting. If you enjoy listening to Ability Driven Teaching and want to help support the podcast, you can go here: https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support All support is very much appreciated!! Interested in Canva? Try Canva Pro FREE for 30 days! Use our referral link: https://partner.canva.com/c/2632352/647168/10068 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support

Kasey and Madison are here today to talk about the teacher mentor process. We talk about Target, shoes recommendations, and marigolds. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching. Reach out to us and tell us about your experience as a teacher mentor or mentee. We would love to connect with you! If you enjoy listening to Ability Driven Teaching and want to help support the podcast, you can go here: https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support All support is very much appreciated!! If you don't have Instagram, but want to send us a message, go to our Anchor homepage and then click the message button: - https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching Interested in Canva? Try Canva Pro FREE for 30 days! Use our referral link: https://partner.canva.com/c/2632352/647168/10068 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support

Kasey and Madison are here today with our special guest, Heather. We talk about how to incorporate life skills in the classroom and why it is important. In this episode, we mention nightmares, coffee carts, and scavenger hunts. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching. Reach out to us with questions and tell us about your experience teaching life skills. We would love to connect with you! To see more about Heather, follow her on Instagram @full_sped_ahead. If you enjoy listening to Ability Driven Teaching and want to help support the podcast, you can go here: https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support All support is very much appreciated!! If you want to see more about Kasey's photo scavenger hunt for encouraging students to explore the school, go here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Explore-Your-School-Photo-Scavenger-Hunt-Back-to-School-5650105 If you want a free activity to practice money skills, go here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Distance-Learning-Special-Education-Do-I-Have-Enough-Money-Free-5581589 Interested in Canva? Try Canva Pro FREE for 30 days! Use our referral link: https://partner.canva.com/c/2632352/647168/10068 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support

Kasey and Madison are here today with our special guest, Rachelle. We talk about tips for working with general educators. In this episode, we mention kindergartners, licorice, and teacher instagrams. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching. Reach out to us and tell us about your experiences working with general educators. We would love to connect with you! To see more about Rachelle, follow her on Instagram @sikes_spedtacular_students If you enjoy listening to Ability Driven Teaching and want to help support the podcast, you can go here: https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support All support is very much appreciated!! Interested in Canva? Try Canva Pro FREE for 30 days! Use our referral link: https://partner.canva.com/c/2632352/647168/10068 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support

Kasey and Madison are here today to talk about why they became special education teachers. We talk about Mario, teaching for your students, and Kasey worries that Madison is burning the cookies. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching. Reach out to us and tell us about why you became a teacher. We would love to connect with you! If you don't have Instagram, but want to send us a message, go here and then click the message button: - https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching If you enjoy listening to Ability Driven Teaching and want to help support the podcast, you can go here: https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support All support is very much appreciated!! Interested in Canva? Try Canva Pro FREE for 30 days! Use our referral link: https://partner.canva.com/c/2632352/647168/10068 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support

Kasey and Madison are here today to talk about how they get involved in their school communities. We talk about jogging, Prom, and teacher fashion in this episode. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching. Reach out to us and tell us about your go-to teacher outfit. We would love to connect with you! If you don't have Instagram, but want to send us a message, go here and then click the message button: - https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching If you enjoy listening to Ability Driven Teaching and want to help support the podcast, you can go here: https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support All support is very much appreciated!! Interested in Canva? Try Canva Pro FREE for 30 days! Use our referral link: https://partner.canva.com/c/2632352/647168/10068 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support

Hello lovely listeners! Kasey and Madison are here today to talk about their favorite lessons that they have taught. We talk about Pizza Hut, the Czech Republic, and chicken wings in this episode. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching. Reach out to us and tell us about your favorite lesson that you've taught. We would love to connect with you! If you don't have Instagram, but want to send us a message, go to our Anchor page and then click the message button: - https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching If you enjoy listening to Ability Driven Teaching and want to help support the podcast, you can go here: https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support All support is very much appreciated!! Try Canva Pro FREE for 30 days: https://partner.canva.com/c/2632352/647168/10068 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support

Hello lovely listeners! Kasey and Madison are here today to talk about tips and ideas for running an IEP meeting. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching. We would love to connect with you! To get the free IEP Agenda that Kasey talks about, go to SPED for Secondary Ed on Teacher's Pay Teachers and click to download the free IEP meeting Agenda, or use this link to get there https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/FREE-IEP-Meeting-Agenda-for-Special-Education-5669982 If you don't have Instagram, but want to send us a message, go to our Anchor page and then click the message button: - https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching If you enjoy listening to Ability Driven Teaching and want to help support the podcast, you can go here: https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support All support is very much appreciated!! Interested in Canva? Try Canva Pro FREE for 30 days! Use our referral link: https://partner.canva.com/c/2632352/647168/10068 Do you want another special education teacher freebie? Sign up using the link below and you'll get it emailed to you: https://spedforsecondaryed.ck.page/checklist --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support

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Hello lovely listeners! Kasey and Madison are here today to talk about finding your teacher bestie. We are special education teachers who want to support both sides of the student-teacher relationship. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching (or @educationpotential and @sped_for_secondary_ed for our individual teacher Instagrams) If you don't have Instagram, but want to send us a message, go to our Anchor page and then click the message button: - https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching If you enjoy listening to Ability Driven Teaching and want to help support the podcast, you can go here: https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support All support is very much appreciated!! Interested in Canva? Try Canva Pro FREE for 30 days! Use our referral link: https://partner.canva.com/c/2632352/647168/10068 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support