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Podcast created Just for Special Educations where we congregate to build connections, and learn about strategies and resources that will help support the journey and growth of special education teachers.


    • Jan 2, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    Best Games to Incorporate in Your Classroom to Improve Engagement, Social Skills and Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2022 22:42


    Did you know studies show that incorporating games in your classroom increases overall motivation?  Learn about the best games to incorporate into your classroom, and the many benefits of incorporating games into your classroom such as:Concentration SkillsProblem Solving Skills  Reduces ImpulsivityStrategizing Skills  

    #20 - More Behavior Management - Individual Reward Systems for Your Most Challenging Students

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 42:51


    More behavior intervention -- Are you struggling to get some of those unwanted behaviors under control?  If you already have a classroom management system in place that works for the majority of your students, you may want to consider in Individual Reward System for a couple of students in your class that may be exhibiting more challenging behaviors, this episode will show you how. Learn the 7 steps to implementing a successful individual reward system. 

    #19 - Classroom Management/Behavior Intervention - Class Rewards Systems

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 31:53


    Are you seeing many unwanted behaviors in your classroom during instruction time? Do you think you can improve your students success if you could just get rid of some of  those distracting behaviors that decrease the amount of classroom teaching that you can actually do? If so, this episode is just for you we were discuss easy to implement class reward systems. Student Reward Interest Survey and other resources

    #18 - Self-Monitoring for your Students with Behavior Challenges - More Behavior Interventions

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2021 10:40


    Are you having behavior challenges in your classroom? Some of your students may benefit from self-monitoring. Self-monitoring is a behavior intervention that empowers your students and improves their self-esteem.   This episode discusses the  behavior intervention called  "Self-monitoring." More resources for self-monitoring 

    #17 - More Behavior Intervention - Structured Breaks and Class Passes - Tier 2 Behavior Intervention

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2021 11:31


    Are you having behavior challenges in your classroom? Could it be that some of your students need to pause and take a break?  Did you know that allowing students to pause and take breaks can improve their health?  This episode discusses a popular behavior intervention called  "Structured Breaks and Class Passes."  More information on structured breaksArticle on the Health Benefits of Pausing and Taking Breaks 

    #16 - Pandemic and Teacher Shortages, What Next??

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 6:40


    Is your district experience extreme credential teacher shortages and substitute teacher shortages?  See how some other districts are handling this huge issue. This episode also talks about how teachers are going to make self-care a priority this school year to avoid burnout. 

    #15 - More Behavior Intervention - Tier 2 Behavior Intervention - Check-In-Check-Out (CICO)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 25:53


    If you have tried every tier 1 behavior intervention that you can think of with no success, you might want to start considering tier 2 level interventions.CICO is a very effective tier 2 intervention that  can help improve the behavior and academic success of your more behavior challenged students. CICO Samples 

    #14 - 5 Key Components to Behavior Analysis - How to Address the Most Challenging Behaviors

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 29:00


    Do you ever wonder why some students behave the way that they do? Did you ever wonder how you could properly address their behavior challenges?  This episodes discusses the 5 key components to behavior analysis,  which will allow you to determine the most appropriate interventions for some of your most challenging students. ABC Data Sheet 

    # 13 How to Minimize Behavior Challenges in Your Classroom to Maximize the Success of Your Students

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 26:16


    This episode discusses the best p1ractices on how to minimize behavior disruptions in your classroom. In this episode we discuss the following categories: 1) Rules2) Routines/Procedures3) Behavior4) Physical Arrangement of Your Classroom 

    # 12 How to Teach Your Struggling Readers How To Read With a 100% Success Rate

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 40:10


    Learn the strategies and techniques that Lisa Winslow, a 36 year old special education veteran, utilized to get her struggling students to read with a 100% success rate!

    #11 How to Make Sure You Are Culturally Competent, and that You Are Delivering Culturally Responsive Instruction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 10:44


    Are you Culturally Competent? Are you going to deliver culturally competent instruction this school year?  In this episode I discuss tips and suggestions on how you can become culturally competent, and deliver culturally responsive instruction to ensure that you maximize your students' success! 

    #10 The 4 Different Types of Accommodations, and How to Choose the Right Accommodations for Your Students.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 19:20


    Accommodations Cheat SheetAccommodations vs. Modifications, which one is it?  Learn more about the 4 different categories of accommodations, and how to choose the right ones for your students to maximize their learning and access to the general education curriculum!Download our free resource - The Accommodations Cheat Sheet below: Accommodations Cheat Sheet

    #9 How to Accommodate Lesson Plans and Homework Assignments So That Your Students Succeed!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 55:38


    Click Here for your Free Accommodations Cheat Sheet!We are taught in our credential programs the difference from an accommodation and a modification, but what next?  Were you ever taught HOW to actually accommodate lesson plans and homework assignments?  We are not talking about just checking box on the IEP to add additional time for testing or completion assignments, but we are talking about how to scaffold assignments so that students with IEP's can have access to the material, and find success in completing their work. Well if you haven't, you definitely want to listen to this episode.   My special guest Erika Hsu, a high school special education teacher, and graduate from  from Peabody College of Education at Vanderbilt University with a degree in Special Education, discusses how to accommodate your students' assignments so that they can be successful in school in even the most rigorous courses!

    #8 Token and Rewards Systems - Do They Do More Harm Than Good?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2021 49:03


    Do you incorporate tokens or reward systems as part of your classroom culture? Today the topic of our conversation is going to be, “Tokens and Rewards Systems,  Do They Do More Harm Than Good? We are going to talk with a special educator that might cause you to reflect and rethink your position regarding those behavior systems that you incorporate in your classroom today!

    #7 Charter Schools vs. Public Schools - Which is Better?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 18:56


    This episode defines charter schools, and discusses the similarities and differences between charter schools and public schools.  

    #6 Building Relationships with Your Most Challenging Students and Families

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2021 52:53


    In today's episode we have a special guest,  Mrs. Brenda Nixon, a Behavior Intervention Specialist, and she will be discussing some strategies on how to build relationships with your most challenging students and families. 

    #5 Easy Passive Side Hustles and Choosing the Perfect Side Hustle for Your Unique Skills

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2021 17:36


    Part 1 - Many teachers work during the summer to earn extra money.   In this episode, we are going to talk about easy passive side hustles that you can do in order to earn some extra cash. Part 2 -Are you interested in starting a side hustle, and feel that you are in need of ideas on how to identify the perfect side hustle for yourself?  If you need some ideas to help you get those brain juices flowing, then you are in the right place.  In this episode we talk about the steps that you can take in order to find the perfect side hustle for your unique skills.   

    #4 Top 10 Side Hustles for Special Education Teachers 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 24:55


    This episode discusses the top 10 remote side hustle opportunities for special education teachers in 2021.  Whether you Need to make money to pay off debt, save for your dream vacation, or fund your next million dollar company, this day and age it is much easier than you think due to the plethora of remote options available today. Tune in to this episode to learn. more!

    #3 How to Leverage SSTs to Get More Control Over Your Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 63:32


    Learn how you can get more control over your time by leveraging the SST process!Lisa Winslow, who has over 36 years of experience in the special education field discusses one of the first things that you can do as a special educator to effectively (student Success Team)  manage your time.Lisa  talks about strategies and systems that you can implement in order to maximize efficiency and get more control over your schedule, while at the same time supporting your students and the caregivers of your students.  

    #2 Overworked and Burned Out -- It's Time to Set Boundaries!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 39:27


    This episode discusses a systematic problem that leads to burnout -- Which is the expectation that special education teachers work unsustainable hours outside of their paid contract hours on a regular basis without compensation. During this episode we discuss strategies that will allow you to set boundaries and get your life back. 

    #1 Calling All Special Education Teachers!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 24:39


    This first episode talks about what to expect from this podcast, why I started this podcast, and who I am. 

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