In this episode of the Prepared School Psych podcast, the host Jenny Ponzuric interviews Brandi Rosen, an experienced educator specializing in IEPs and behavior management. Brandi shares her passion for simplifying teaching complexities and provides practical, legally sound, and student-centered solutions to educators. She discusses her career journey, emphasizing the importance of impactful and meaningful educational strategies. Brandi highlights the challenges new special education teachers face, such as overwhelm and the lack of adequate training, and offers advice on prioritizing tasks, self-care, and seeking support. The conversation also covers the creation and implementation of effective behavior plans and the development of comprehensive training resources that Brandi has designed to support educators in navigating the special education landscape.
Resources:Brandi's website: https://teachinguntangled.com/
The First Days of School (Wong): https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-first-days-of-school-harry-k-wong/1000427456?ean=9780976423386
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Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:09 Meet Brandi Rosen
00:51 Brandi's Favorite TV Shows
01:41 Colleagues' Perspective on Brandi
02:38 Out-of-the-Box Thinking in Education
04:00 Brandi's Journey into Education
05:04 Supporting Teachers with IEPs and Behavior Management
12:22 Challenges Faced by New Teachers
19:40 Resources for IEPs and Behavior Management
21:31 Brandi's Created Resources
25:36 Advice for New Educators
30:11 The Importance of Being Prepared
32:27 Conclusion and Farewell
The information and advice provided are for guidance purposes only, and all participants are required to follow federal and state law and their school district guidelines and policies.
