Adaptation Station

Social studies might feel like a really tough topic to tackle in your special education classroom but with the right supports and modifications, you can make it accessible! Allie comes on the podcast to share how to make social studies more concrete for our students and she shares tips on how to adapt general education work for your student.

Visit Allie Here-https://www.instagram.com/_missbehavior/

See the transcript of this podcast here- http://adaptationstation.net/allie-episode-52-transcript/

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It might feel daunting to work on science in your special education classroom but it can actually be a super fun and engaging time of the day! Sofie comes on the podcast to share how to make science hands-on with materials from the dollar store-keeping the price low for you!

Read the transcript of the blog here-http://adaptationstation.net/sofie-science-podcast/

Read Sofies Blog for visual examples here-http://whereiautabe.com/5-tips-for-teaching-science-in-special-education/

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Ashley and I discuss techniques that you can use to work on math with your students. We cover the use of math manipulatives, techniques to try, and how to incorporate the use of AAC devices during math! 

Read the transcript of the podcast here-http://adaptationstation.net/ashley-transcript-episode-50-2/

Read more about menu math here-https://spedtaculardays.blogspot.com/2019/02/menu-math.html

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Jenn and I discuss several strategies you can use with your students to work on Reading Comprehension. We discuss the use of visuals and how to fade them, as well as how we integrated Unique Learning Systems and News 2 You into the classroom! 

Read the transcript of this episode here-http://adaptationstation.net/jenn-reading-comp-transcipt-episode-49/

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This is the seventh podcast in the "Where Do I Even Start" podcast series and it covers supporting your paraprofessionals! Click here to read the corresponding blog post-http://adaptationstation.net/supporting-our-paraprofessionals/ Download the free companion pack here-https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Where-Do-I-Even-Start-Podcast-Series-Free-Companion-Pack-5795238

This is the sixth podcast in the "Where Do I Even Start" podcast series and it covers data collection! Click here to read the corresponding blog post-http://adaptationstation.net/its-all-about-that-data/ Download the free companion pack here-https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Where-Do-I-Even-Start-Podcast-Series-Free-Companion-Pack-5795238

This is the fifth podcast in the "Where Do I Even Start" podcast series and it covers collaborating with related service providers!

Read the transcript here-http://adaptationstation.net/collab/

Click here to read the corresponding blog post-http://adaptationstation.net/teamwork-makes-the-dreamwork/

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This is the fourth podcast in the "Where Do I Even Start" podcast series and it covers home/school communication 

Click here to read the transcript-http://adaptationstation.net/parent-communication/

Click here to read the corresponding blog posts- http://adaptationstation.net/building-the-home-to-school-bridge/

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This is the second podcast in the "Where Do I Even Start" podcast series and it covers the classroom schedules.

Read the transcript here-http://adaptationstation.net/classroom-layout-transcript/

Read the consolidated blog post here-http://adaptationstation.net/4-tips-for-creating-a-classroom-schedule/ 

Read about my curriculum map here-http://adaptationstation.net/writing-a-curriculum-map-for-your-special-needs-classroom/ 

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