Special Educators, let's get nosy! Sometimes the very best professional development comes from each other, not workshops or textbooks. In this episode, learn more about what other special educators are talking about and using in their classrooms.

Want to keep learning from each other?
Be sure to join the Special Educators Resource Room Facebook community here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/599918080857066

Other resources mentioned:

• Data Collection File Folder Organization
• IEP Skills File Folders
• Task Boxes for All Year
• Break Passes
• Snow Day Packet

If you're a busy special education teacher looking for tips, tricks, and resources to save you precious time, I've got you covered! I'm here to help you regain your confidence in the classroom and feel calm and collected as a special educator.

Tune in every Friday for practical tips, tools, and the support you need to to THRIVE in the classroom.

Grab your FREE Special Educators Cheat Sheets at positivelylearningblog.com/free-resource-library/

Join the Facebook group

I'd love to hear what's working for you! Send me a message on Instagram @positivelylearning

Tips for setting paraprofessional expectations - where does a special educator begin? The great news is that you don't need to start from scratch! In this episode, you'll learn exactly what you'll want to make sure is included and the best tips for communicating roles and expectations with support staff in the special education setting.

Be sure to hop over and check out the blog post for more ideas in action!
https://positivelylearningblog.com/tips-for-setting-paraprofessional-expectations/

If you're a busy special education teacher looking for tips, tricks, and resources to save you precious time, I've got you covered! I'm here to help you regain your confidence in the classroom and feel calm and collected as a special educator.

Tune in every Friday for practical tips, tools, and the support you need to to THRIVE in the classroom.

Grab your FREE Special Educators Cheat Sheets at positivelylearningblog.com/free-resource-library/

Join the Facebook group

I'd love to hear what's working for you! Send me a message on Instagram @positivelylearning

Special Educators, do you struggle balancing IEP goals and general education requirements? How do you find time for all the testing accommodations?
This is an area I found difficult and I was always reflecting on how I can keep the focus where it belongs - on students! 
In this episode of Special Educators Resource Room, I'm sharing exactly what daily instruction looked like in the resource room setting. It was BUSY, but it worked for us. 
I'd love to hear what YOU think! Please leave a rating and feedback, plus share with another teacher. Thank you! 

If you're a busy special education teacher looking for tips, tricks, and resources to save you precious time, I've got you covered! I'm here to help you regain your confidence in the classroom and feel calm and collected as a special educator.

Tune in every Friday for practical tips, tools, and the support you need to to THRIVE in the classroom.

Grab your FREE Special Educators Cheat Sheets at positivelylearningblog.com/free-resource-library/

Join the Facebook group

I'd love to hear what's working for you! Send me a message on Instagram @positivelylearning

Mindfulness in the Classroom - Is it the missing ingredient to behavior management? In this episode, learn why adding mindfulness strategies could have a dramatic positive impact on your classroom and enhance any incentive, behavior plan, and system you may already have in place.
Be sure to click over to the blog post show notes to see practical suggestions and real-life examples of incorporating mindfulness into everyday interactions.
https://positivelylearningblog.com/mindfulness-ideas-for-the-classroom/

If you're a busy special education teacher looking for tips, tricks, and resources to save you precious time, I've got you covered! I'm here to help you regain your confidence in the classroom and feel calm and collected as a special educator.

Tune in every Friday for practical tips, tools, and the support you need to to THRIVE in the classroom.

Grab your FREE Special Educators Cheat Sheets at positivelylearningblog.com/free-resource-library/

Join the Facebook group

I'd love to hear what's working for you! Send me a message on Instagram @positivelylearning

Welcome to your next IEP Meeting - led by your students!  It's time to amplify ALL students' voices. This episode gives you a behind the scenes look at preparing even our youngest students to become active participants in IEP meetings and take control of their educational goals.

Be sure to check out the blogpost: Student Led IEP Meetings for more actionable steps and preparation ideas to support both your students AND you in the IEP process:

https://positivelylearningblog.com/student-led-iep-meetings/

If you're a busy special education teacher looking for tips, tricks, and resources to save you precious time, I've got you covered! I'm here to help you regain your confidence in the classroom and feel calm and collected as a special educator.

Tune in every Friday for practical tips, tools, and the support you need to to THRIVE in the classroom.

Grab your FREE Special Educators Cheat Sheets at positivelylearningblog.com/free-resource-library/

Join the Facebook group

I'd love to hear what's working for you! Send me a message on Instagram @positivelylearning

Google Forms can be an amazing tool for special educators! Digital data collection makes it easy to collect, analyze, and collaborate important information. 
This episode dives into all the pros (and cons) to using digital Google Forms as part of your busy role as a special educator. Be sure to follow the links to get started!

• Free Google Forms - inside the Special Educators Resource Room Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/599918080857066
• Google Forms for Special Educators - this blogpost dives into setting up your first Google Form and how to use or customize a done-for-you data tracking form.
• 22 Must-Have Google Forms for Special Educators - ready to dive all in? You don't need EVERY form out there. This is a time-saving set of forms are all you really need to get your special education data collection organized. 

If you're a busy special education teacher looking for tips, tricks, and resources to save you precious time, I've got you covered! I'm here to help you regain your confidence in the classroom and feel calm and collected as a special educator.

Tune in every Friday for practical tips, tools, and the support you need to to THRIVE in the classroom.

Grab your FREE Special Educators Cheat Sheets at positivelylearningblog.com/free-resource-library/

Join the Facebook group

I'd love to hear what's working for you! Send me a message on Instagram @positivelylearning

Special Educators - you're invited! Join the free Task Box Taylor-Made Challenge that starts soon! This BONUS podcast episode has all the details about the upcoming free event for busy teachers interested in independent work systems. 

Follow this link to sign up for free and not miss a thing!

• https://positivelylearningblog.com/where-teaching-meets-taylor-the-ultimate-task-box-tour-experience/

Be sure to request to join the FB group:

• Task Boxes Teaching - Facebook Group 

Can't wait to connect with you through this fun and free event! 

If you're a busy special education teacher looking for tips, tricks, and resources to save you precious time, I've got you covered! I'm here to help you regain your confidence in the classroom and feel calm and collected as a special educator.

Tune in every Friday for practical tips, tools, and the support you need to to THRIVE in the classroom.

Grab your FREE Special Educators Cheat Sheets at positivelylearningblog.com/free-resource-library/

Join the Facebook group

I'd love to hear what's working for you! Send me a message on Instagram @positivelylearning

Hey Special Educators! We're keeping it real about working with paraprofessionals. This new episode breaks down the essentials of building a solid team with your classroom's unsung heroes. You'll get straight-to-the-point advice on setting clear expectations, empowering  paras and support staff, and maintaining open communication.

Ready to ditch the micromanaging and boost your classroom vibe? Dive in and discover how to make your teacher-paraprofessional partnership work for everyone!

Your Para Support Playlist:

Episode 46 - Let's Talk About Supporting Paraprofessionals
Episode 15 - Para Appreciation Ideas
Episode 3 - How to Set Up a Paraprofessional Training Binder

More Done-for-You Time-Savers:

• Paraprofessional Editable Training Binder from Positively Learning
• Task Box Lesson Plans Bundle

If you're a busy special education teacher looking for tips, tricks, and resources to save you precious time, I've got you covered! I'm here to help you regain your confidence in the classroom and feel calm and collected as a special educator.

Tune in every Friday for practical tips, tools, and the support you need to to THRIVE in the classroom.

Grab your FREE Special Educators Cheat Sheets at positivelylearningblog.com/free-resource-library/

Join the Facebook group

I'd love to hear what's working for you! Send me a message on Instagram @positivelylearning

Happy New Year!
Do you make resolutions and set new goals each year? This episode is NOT about resolutions, but instead about choosing one little word to guide you through the new year. Listen to my word and how I'll be using it - feel free to borrow it OR choose your own from the many suggestions in this episode!

Be sure to hop over to the blogpost for more new year inspiration and ideas:

https://positivelylearningblog.com/new-years-resolutions-a-fresh-start-for-special-educators/

If you're a busy special education teacher looking for tips, tricks, and resources to save you precious time, I've got you covered! I'm here to help you regain your confidence in the classroom and feel calm and collected as a special educator.

Tune in every Friday for practical tips, tools, and the support you need to to THRIVE in the classroom.

Grab your FREE Special Educators Cheat Sheets at positivelylearningblog.com/free-resource-library/

Join the Facebook group

I'd love to hear what's working for you! Send me a message on Instagram @positivelylearning

Special education isolation is real - have you ever felt stranded on an island? Maybe it's all PDs you're sitting through or maybe it's the weekly PLC meetings - have you ever wondered "None of this aligns with what my students need!"

This podcast episode shares the value of an education community and extends an invitiation to get off the island of isolation!

Please consider joining our communities! Closed for confidentiality, they are safe spaces to ask and answer questions and feel included in a professional group.

Join one or both of these Positively Learning communities:

Task Boxes Teaching - A Dollar Club Community
This is a new group dedicated to all things task boxes! If you're already a member of the Task Box Dollar Club, you'll see visuals and announcements in this group, too.

Special Educators Resource Room
Yes, this group has grown to over 10K educators, but we've carefully kept the close-knit community. Free of judgement and spam, this is a great community to ask your important questions! 

If you're a busy special education teacher looking for tips, tricks, and resources to save you precious time, I've got you covered! I'm here to help you regain your confidence in the classroom and feel calm and collected as a special educator.

Tune in every Friday for practical tips, tools, and the support you need to to THRIVE in the classroom.

Grab your FREE Special Educators Cheat Sheets at positivelylearningblog.com/free-resource-library/

Join the Facebook group

I'd love to hear what's working for you! Send me a message on Instagram @positivelylearning