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/

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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/

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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

A new I.E.P. just dropped on your teacher desk! Now what?
This episode walks through the exact 3 steps I took as a special educator. Not only will these steps help you internalize all the important information and understand the IEP goals and objectives, they will also save you time when it comes to quarterly IEP Report Cards. 

Important links from Special Educators Resource Room Episode 53:

Google Quizzes

Task Box Catalog

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/

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

Special educators - it's time to celebrate! We are wrapping up a long year AND 52 episodes of the Special Educators Resource Room. Thank you for your support all year long!
This podcast episode is full of helpful links just for you! Be sure to click and bookmark so you can come back and grab the special education goodies when you're ready.

• Special Educators To Do List - this is the type of list every teacher needs!
• Professional Development - Free PD on the topics that actually make a difference.
• Winter Break - What to do the first week back from a long break.

This episode also features the Top 5 Lists for busy special educators: 

• Positively Learning YouTube Channel
• Positively Learning Blog Shop (freebies)
• Special Educators Resource Room Podcast

Thanks for your support all year long! Can't wait to keep learning together. 

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

Calling all BUSY special education teachers! If the idea of setting up a task box independent work system sounds overwhelming - this episode is for YOU!
Learn the FOUR things you need and exactly how to set up a task box system for students of all ages. When I say "less is more" throughout this episode - I really mean it!

Keep the momentum going - you can do this!

• Starting a Task Box System - blogpost & free labels
• Podcast Ep 12 - How to Choose the Right Task Box
• Special Educators Survey - 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

Keeping classroom routines during the holiday season does NOT mean you can't celebrate with your students. This episode is packed with ideas to find the balance between enjoying special times and sensory overload.

Check out this "craft" printable bundle that will help all students participate in themes and fun:

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Easy-Crafts-for-Special-Education-All-Year-Fine-Motor-Bundle-10567036

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

What is a Behavior Toolkit and why do you need one? This new podcast episode is just for your special educators! Learn exactly what needs to go into your behavior toolkit and how it will be a huge help for your own classroom, as well as a resource for your school.

Ready to see the toolkit in action?

Check it out the Behavior Toolkit here:
https://positivelylearningblog.com/behavior-toolkit-for-teachers/

Find a behavior done-for-you option here:
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Behavior-Tracker-Toolkit-Special-Ed-Teachers-Data-Collection-Sheets-9110246?st=881ccc86fda3b8a3447da89c6815de53

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