STEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management

Hi Friend,

Are you struggling with connecting with your special needs parents? Have you wondered what experiences they go through? Want to support your student’s parents, but don’t know how? 

In today’s episode I have one my most favorite people in the world as my guest, Lorena Diaz! Lorena is a business owner, wife, mother of 4 and about to adopt 2 more children! But most importantly, she is a special needs parent. Today she will be sharing her amazing story of what it was like as a parent, to have her son with Autism begin his school journey 13 years ago. We will also be highlighting 4 points of her story that special education teachers can use to support their special needs parents.

Take Care,

Michelle

In this episode you will learn:

• A parent’s perspective of their personal experience  

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• Join the Facebook Community, www.facebook.com/groups/steppingintospecialed

Hey Friend,

How do you connect with your student’s parents? Do you know where to start? You’ll be teaching their children for years to come, how do you make that good first impression that’ll last?

Today you will learn 6 ways to create a great parent-teacher relationship from the BEGINNING! Developing that relationship with our student’s parents is vital for student success in their educational journey. It makes a huge difference with everyone involved: you the teacher, the parent, but especially the student.

Take Care,

Michelle

In this episode you’ll learn:

• Creative ways to connect with parents

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• Join the Facebook Community, www.facebook.com/groups/steppingintospecialed

Hey Friend,

Now you’re finally in your brand new special ed classroom, do you know where to start? What do you add to your classroom walls? What kind of decoration do you put up?

Today you will learn 6 essential items that you need to put up on your classroom walls NOW! All items are a must-have to create a calm learning environment. Not only will your decor be pretty, but functional to your student's learning that you’ll be able to use every day.

Take Care,

Michelle

In this episode you’ll learn:

• The best decor that will benefit the students

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• Join the Facebook Community, www.facebook.com/groups/steppingintospecialed

Hi Friend,

Did you know that learning goes on after earning your teaching credential, Masters degree, and Doctorate degree? When becoming an educator in special education or any teaching field you are now a life-long learner? 

In today’s episode you will learn 3 reasons for expanding your self-growth and why you should never stop learning. Some learning we have no control over and others, we can see as an added benefit for yourself and all students.

Take Care,

Michelle

In this episode I share:

• As educators  we do not have control over what we learn and teach

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Episode 2: 6 Tips to Set Up Your Special Education Classroom Environment

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• Join the Facebook Community, www.facebook.com/groups/steppingintospecialed

Hi Friend,

Are you not sure how to work with your paraprofessional? Do you want to work better as a team? Feeling overwhelmed and don’t know how your paraprofessional can help?

In today’s episode, I have my very first guest, Jackie Rodriguez! Jackie worked with me as a paraprofessional about 4 years ago, and today we will be sharing our 5 tips to work best with your paraprofessional! We will share our experience together when we first met and what worked between us for the next two years after that. I am so excited because Jackie will be giving us her perspective that will benefit special education teachers. I hope you will share what resonated with you or tips you can share in my Facebook community.

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Take Care,

Michelle

In this episode we share:

• How creating a relationship with your paraprofessional will make a difference

Resource Mentioned:

• Pinterest: www.pinterest.com

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• Join the Facebook Community, www.facebook.com/groups/steppingintospecialed

Hey Friend,

Are you moving into your new special ed classroom? Or moved into a new classroom? Overwhelmed and not sure what to do first?

Today you will learn 6 tips to get your special education classroom environment set up quickly. Just simply adding certain areas and the placement of furniture will make the biggest difference in the flow and structure of your class. These tips will help make the school year run smoother.

Take Care,

Michelle

In this episode you’ll learn:

• How to quickly set up your special ed classroom environment

Connect with Michelle Vazquez:

• Join the Facebook Community, www.facebook.com/groups/steppingintospecialed

Hey Friend,

Are you searching for someone that knows exactly what you’re going through? Someone that has been in your shoes and understands how overwhelming it is with becoming a new special education teacher? 

Today in this podcast, I share with you my own personal journey and experience getting into the world of special education. A glimpse of the different experiences I’ve been through, how I knew special education was for me, the realization I went through being a new teacher, my plan for this podcast, and the episodes to look forward to. 

This episode will show you that I know what you’re going through friend because I’ve been there before. 

Take Care,

Michelle

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• Join the Facebook Community, www.facebook.com/groups/steppingintospecialed

Hi Friend,

Are you overwhelmed with how to set up your special ed. classroom? Confused with teaching small groups? How will you work with your paraprofessionals and other service providers?

Hey friends & welcome to ‘Stepping Into Special Education’! I’m Michelle Vazquez. A wife, mommy, and special education teacher.

In this podcast, my mission is to supply new teachers with strategies through self-growth, classroom organization, and community building. If you’re ready to jump-start that classroom, have a plan for small groups, and learn how to work best with support staff - this podcast is for you!

Take Care,

Michelle

Connect with Michelle Vazquez:

• Join the Facebook Community, www.facebook.com/groups/steppingintospecialed