Special Education can be a very rewarding job but it’s also overwhelming at times. I am all about self-care and a positive mindset but when I have reached that point of being overwhelmed I find that I don’t even know where to start with self-care. Through my own journey with anxiety, I have learned that step-by-step tangible processes help me… View Post
Supporting Our Paraprofessionals
I could not have done my job without paraprofessionals. They were crucial in helping my classroom run and classroom success. Before we dive into this blog, I want to explain that I always had strong relationships with my paraprofessionals. I have never dealt with serious conflict issues, so I won’t be sharing advice in that area. Instead, I will share… View Post
It’s All About That Data
Data collection! It is the backbone of our classrooms, but it can be difficult to get up and running. I sucked at data collection when I started teaching. I didn’t take enough data, I didn’t take good data and I didn’t track my data. Basically, I barely did data and that was not okay. Once I figured out how to… View Post
Teamwork Makes the Dreamwork
We all know what the IEP team is. We can name the members: special education teacher, general education teacher, related service providers, and more. I always knew they were part of my team but I didn’t know what that means so let me break it down for you. You don’t have to do it alone. Your team is there to… View Post
Building the Home to School Bridge
Parent communication. It was one of my weakest points when I first started teaching. I didn’t know what to communicate to parents or how often to communicate. I didn’t have a strong system, a professional voice, or confidence. I was the queen at only reaching out when issues arise, and then I was surprised when I didn’t have positive relationships… View Post
Behavior: WTF (What’s The Function?)
When I ask people on Instagram what they need more help in, the most common answer is behavior. I totally get it! Behavior was a big component of my job in the classroom and an even bigger component in my current job (hence why I am called a Behavior Therapist). Behavior is such an expansive topic but this podcast will… View Post
Designing with Your Students in Mind
This is the first post in the 7 day Where Do I Even Start Series. Click here to listen to the podcast version. I clearly remember setting up my first classroom. I was a brand new teacher and I had no idea what to do, so I spent that first day wandering the halls and modeling my classroom after the… View Post
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