Specials classes—like art, PE, music, and technology—are often the best part of the day, but for students with special needs, they can sometimes feel overwhelming. In this episode, Lisa Hollady shares real, practical strategies to help students succeed in specials. From using visual supports to adapting activities and working closely with specials teachers, she covers it all. Whether you teach in an inclusion setting or a self-contained classroom, these tips will help your students feel more confident, engaged, and ready to enjoy their specials classes!Resources Mentioned: <a href="https://courses.chalkboardsuperhero.com/3-ways-evergreen?_ga=2.75128539.835919478.1698334996-1434828290.1695923661&_gl=1*qw1vbl*_ga*MTQzNDgyODI5MC4xNjk1OTIzNjYx*_ga_L7R19GTVXM*MTY5ODMzNDk5Ni42LjEuMTY5ODMzNTAzMS4wLjAuMA.." rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Free training: 3 Simple and Powerful Ways to Cultivate Independence in Your Special Education Classroom </a>Show Notes: https://chalkboardsuperhero.com/episode72

Specials classes—like art, PE, music, and technology—are often the best part of the day, but for students with special needs, they can sometimes feel overwhelming. In this episode, Lisa Hollady shares real, practical strategies to help students succeed in specials. From using visual supports to adapting activities and working closely with specials teachers, she covers it all. Whether you teach in an inclusion setting or a self-contained classroom, these tips will help your students feel more confident, engaged, and ready to enjoy their specials classes! Resources Mentioned: Free training: 3 Simple and Powerful Ways to Cultivate Independence in Your Special Education Classroom Show Notes: https://chalkboardsuperhero.com/episode72

Specials classes—like art, PE, music, and technology—are often the best part of the day, but for students with special needs, they can sometimes feel overwhelming. In this episode, Lisa Hollady shares real, practical strategies to help students succeed in specials. From using visual supports to adapting activities and working closely with specials teachers, she covers it all. Whether you teach in an inclusion setting or a self-contained classroom, these tips will help your students feel more confident, engaged, and ready to enjoy their specials classes!Resources Mentioned: <a href="https://courses.chalkboardsuperhero.com/3-ways-evergreen?_ga=2.75128539.835919478.1698334996-1434828290.1695923661&amp;_gl=1*qw1vbl*_ga*MTQzNDgyODI5MC4xNjk1OTIzNjYx*_ga_L7R19GTVXM*MTY5ODMzNDk5Ni42LjEuMTY5ODMzNTAzMS4wLjAuMA.." rel="noopener noreferrer">Free training: 3 Simple and Powerful Ways to Cultivate Independence in Your Special Education Classroom </a>Show Notes: https://chalkboardsuperhero.com/episode72

72. Supporting Special Education Students During Specials

Teach, Task Box, Inspire: The Podcast is your go-to educational podcast dedicated to making your job as a special education teacher easier and more enjoyable. Your host, Lisa Hollady, is a veteran special education teacher with a passion for helping teachers like you make a real difference in the lives of your students.

In your demanding roles, you’re constantly juggling various responsibilities, from differentiated instruction and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) to data collection, and, of course, teaching. That’s where task boxes come in.

Task boxes aren’t just teaching tools. They’re the key to unlocking student independence, student engagement, and personalized learning. Through this podcast, you’ll uncover the incredible task box benefits for your special needs students and practical implemention tips that you can take to your classroom.

Tune in each Monday for a new episode that will equip you with essential strategies and motivation to approach your week with confidence and enthusiasm. Topics will include task box activities, social and emotional development, adaptive teaching, inclusive teaching, supporting diverse learners, classroom management, scheduling, visual aids, and more.

If you’re looking for more special education resources and support with increasing student independence, check out my FREE training at https://chalkboardsuperhero.com/training.

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Teach, Task Box, Inspire: The Podcast is your go-to educational podcast dedicated to making your job as a special education teacher easier and more enjoyable. Your host, Lisa Hollady, is a veteran special education teacher with a passion for helping teachers like you make a real difference in the lives of your students. In your demanding roles, you’re constantly juggling various responsibilities, from differentiated instruction and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) to data collection, and, of course, teaching. That’s where task boxes come in. Task boxes aren’t just teaching tools. They’re the key to unlocking student independence, student engagement, and personalized learning. Through this podcast, you’ll uncover the incredible task box benefits for your special needs students and practical implemention tips that you can take to your classroom. Tune in each Monday for a new episode that will equip you with essential strategies and motivation to approach your week with confidence and enthusiasm. Topics will include task box activities, social and emotional development, adaptive teaching, inclusive teaching, supporting diverse learners, classroom management, scheduling, visual aids, and more. If you’re looking for more special education resources and support with increasing student independence, check out my FREE training at https://chalkboardsuperhero.com/training.

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