In this episode, Lisa Hollady shares how to flip your summer planning strategy and start with the end in mind. Instead of scrambling in September, learn what systems, visuals, routines, and materials you can prep now—even if you don’t have your student list yet. This episode is packed with practical tips that help you simplify, prioritize, and walk into the school year with calm confidence and clarity.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/episode88

In this episode, Lisa Hollady shares how to flip your summer planning strategy and start with the end in mind. Instead of scrambling in September, learn what systems, visuals, routines, and materials you can prep now—even if you don’t have your student list yet. This episode is packed with practical tips that help you simplify, prioritize, and walk into the school year with calm confidence and clarity. Resources Mentioned: Free training: 3 Simple and Powerful Ways to Cultivate Independence in Your Special Education Classroom Show Notes: https://chalkboardsuperhero.com/episode88

In this episode, Lisa Hollady shares how to flip your summer planning strategy and start with the end in mind. Instead of scrambling in September, learn what systems, visuals, routines, and materials you can prep now—even if you don’t have your student list yet. This episode is packed with practical tips that help you simplify, prioritize, and walk into the school year with calm confidence and clarity.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/episode88

88. Planning Your Year Backward – What to Prep This Summer to Stay Sane All Year

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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