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STEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management51. Use Your Time off Wisely! How to Make the Most of Your Summer as a Special Education Teacher!Hey Special Ed Teacher, What are your summer plans? Do you have professional development (PD) training lined up? Will you be binge-watching your favorite Netflix shows? Do you have a plan of how to spend your time off? In today’s episode, I share my personal experience and seven steps to ensure you have a fulfilling and rejuvenating summer break. The most valuable lesson? Being intentional with your time off. I will emphasize the importance of planning, resting, and finding a balance between productivity and relaxation. Discover the secrets to making the most of your su...2023-06-2817 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management51. Use Your Time off Wisely! How to Make the Most of Your Summer as a Special Education Teacher!Hey Special Ed Teacher, What are your summer plans? Do you have professional development (PD) training lined up? Will you be binge-watching your favorite Netflix shows? Do you have a plan of how to spend your time off? In today’s episode, I share my personal experience and seven steps to ensure you have a fulfilling and rejuvenating summer break. The most valuable lesson? Being intentional with your time off. I will emphasize the importance of planning, resting, and finding a balance between productivity and relaxation. Discover the secrets to making the most of your su...2023-06-2817 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management50. How to Handle Challenging Behavior from Students with Special Needs with Dr. Christine ReeveHey Special Education Teacher, How do you manage behaviors in your special ed classroom? What about handling challenging behaviors from your students with disabilities? Wondering how to get your team on board with the behavior support plan or behavior intervention plan? In today’s episode, we have a special guest, Dr. Christine Reeve. From running Autism Classroom Resources and the Special Educator Academy to creating teacher resources on TeachersPayTeachers, her driving goal has always been about bringing special educators together and helping them serve their students in the best ways they can. With a doctorate in...2023-06-2045 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management50. How to Handle Challenging Behavior from Students with Special Needs with Dr. Christine ReeveHey Special Education Teacher, How do you manage behaviors in your special ed classroom? What about handling challenging behaviors from your students with disabilities? Wondering how to get your team on board with the behavior support plan or behavior intervention plan? In today’s episode, we have a special guest, Dr. Christine Reeve. From running Autism Classroom Resources and the Special Educator Academy to creating teacher resources on TeachersPayTeachers, her driving goal has always been about bringing special educators together and helping them serve their students in the best ways they can. With a doctorate in...2023-06-2045 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management49. End of the Year Wrap-Up: My Special Ed Teacher Journey 2022-2023Hey Special Ed Teacher, It is the end of the school year! But, before we ride into the summer sunset, have you done any reflection on the past year? Contemplated on what went right and what areas you need to improve on? In today’s episode, I’ll be sharing how important it is to reflect on the past school year as a special education teacher. This will help you realize what wins to celebrate and what we still need to work on, to improve our teaching practice for years to come. Let’s be open a...2023-06-1619 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management49. End of the Year Wrap-Up: My Special Ed Teacher Journey 2022-2023Hey Special Ed Teacher, It is the end of the school year! But, before we ride into the summer sunset, have you done any reflection on the past year? Contemplated on what went right and what areas you need to improve on? In today’s episode, I’ll be sharing how important it is to reflect on the past school year as a special education teacher. This will help you realize what wins to celebrate and what we still need to work on, to improve our teaching practice for years to come. Let’s be open a...2023-06-1619 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management46. How to Survive the Last Weeks of the School Year: Special Ed EditionHey Special Ed Teacher, Are you struggling to keep your students engaged during the last weeks of the school year? If so, you're in luck! On this week's episode of "Stepping into Special Education", I share tips and ideas to help you survive the end of the school year in special education. I know how challenging it can be to keep students motivated during this time. That's why I offer practical advice on how to help keep your students engaged and motivated until the very end. So, if you're feeling overwhelmed or unsure of how...2023-05-2309 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management46. How to Survive the Last Weeks of the School Year: Special Ed EditionHey Special Ed Teacher, Are you struggling to keep your students engaged during the last weeks of the school year? If so, you're in luck! On this week's episode of "Stepping into Special Education", I share tips and ideas to help you survive the end of the school year in special education. I know how challenging it can be to keep students motivated during this time. That's why I offer practical advice on how to help keep your students engaged and motivated until the very end. So, if you're feeling overwhelmed or unsure of how...2023-05-2309 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management45. IEP Progress Reports: Why Do We Do Them?Hey Special Education Teacher, What are IEP (Individualized Education Plan) progress reports? Are IEP progress reports important in school? When are these reports due? In today’s episode, I share the main reasons why we do IEP progress reports. Whether it may be the end of the year or the next reporting period, it is critical to update on our student’s IEP goals. As special education teachers it is our responsibility to not let this time period pass us by.  Take Care, Michelle Resources Mentioned: Download your FREE...2023-05-1610 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management45. IEP Progress Reports: Why Do We Do Them?Hey Special Education Teacher, What are IEP (Individualized Education Plan) progress reports? Are IEP progress reports important in school? When are these reports due? In today’s episode, I share the main reasons why we do IEP progress reports. Whether it may be the end of the year or the next reporting period, it is critical to update on our student’s IEP goals. As special education teachers it is our responsibility to not let this time period pass us by.  Take Care, Michelle Resources Mentioned: Download your FREE...2023-05-1610 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management44. Top 5 Reasons for a Transitional IEP, Transition IEP (Individualized Education Plan)!Hey Special Ed Teacher, What happens when your students with disabilities transition from elementary to middle school? Does any more paperwork need to be done? Is another IEP (Individualized Education Plan) needed for your students with special needs at the end of the school year? In today’s episode, I identify the top five reasons for having a transitional IEP or transition IEP meeting. It is crucial for the IEP team to meet when your students with special needs are leaving to attend a higher grade level. The end of the year can be a ch...2023-05-0910 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management44. Top 5 Reasons for a Transitional IEP, Transition IEP (Individualized Education Plan)!Hey Special Ed Teacher, What happens when your students with disabilities transition from elementary to middle school? Does any more paperwork need to be done? Is another IEP (Individualized Education Plan) needed for your students with special needs at the end of the school year? In today’s episode, I identify the top five reasons for having a transitional IEP or transition IEP meeting. It is crucial for the IEP team to meet when your students with special needs are leaving to attend a higher grade level. The end of the year can be a ch...2023-05-0910 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management43. Struggling to Connect with Your Diverse Students? 3 Ways to Create Community in Your Special Education Classroom with Jocelynn HubbardHey SPED Teacher, Do you have students that come from different cultural backgrounds and experiences? Are you a special educator that needs help with relating to your students? Are you having trouble connecting with your diverse students with special needs?  In today’s episode, I have educator, speaker, professional development creator, and facilitator Jocelynn Hubbard. She is the founder and managing director of Custom Teaching Solutions, LLC, and host of The Culture-Centered Classroom podcast. Jocelynn shares strategies that we can easily implement, to begin creating a community in our classroom. A chance to celebrate our stu...2023-05-0345 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management43. Struggling to Connect with Your Diverse Students? 3 Ways to Create Community in Your Special Education Classroom with Jocelynn HubbardHey SPED Teacher, Do you have students that come from different cultural backgrounds and experiences? Are you a special educator that needs help with relating to your students? Are you having trouble connecting with your diverse students with special needs?  In today’s episode, I have educator, speaker, professional development creator, and facilitator Jocelynn Hubbard. She is the founder and managing director of Custom Teaching Solutions, LLC, and host of The Culture-Centered Classroom podcast. Jocelynn shares strategies that we can easily implement, to begin creating a community in our classroom. A chance to celebrate our stu...2023-05-0345 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management42. 5 Must-Dos before the Ending of the School Year for Special Ed Teachers!Hey Special Ed Teacher, Are you a special education teacher feeling overwhelmed with the end of the school year approaching? I have some great news for you! In this week's episode, I discuss five must-dos for special education teachers before the end of the school year. As a former sped teacher, I know how stressful the end of the school year can be. I remember having to stay on campus for weeks after the last day of school due to unfinished paperwork. That's why I want to share my personal experience and provide some helpful...2023-04-2510 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management42. 5 Must-Dos before the Ending of the School Year for Special Ed Teachers!Hey Special Ed Teacher, Are you a special education teacher feeling overwhelmed with the end of the school year approaching? I have some great news for you! In this week's episode, I discuss five must-dos for special education teachers before the end of the school year. As a former sped teacher, I know how stressful the end of the school year can be. I remember having to stay on campus for weeks after the last day of school due to unfinished paperwork. That's why I want to share my personal experience and provide some helpful...2023-04-2510 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management41. 6 Steps to Get That Special Education Position You Want!Hey SPED Teacher, Are you wondering how to apply for a special education teacher position? Thinking about making a change in your special ed career? Wondering what special education teacher jobs are out there? In today’s episode, I will be sharing 6 steps to Get That Special Education Position You want! Whether you’re wanting your first teaching position or looking for a career change, you need to be prepared before going into that interview room.  Take Care, Michelle In this episode you’ll learn: What steps you need to...2023-04-1815 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management41. 6 Steps to Get That Special Education Position You Want!Hey SPED Teacher, Are you wondering how to apply for a special education teacher position? Thinking about making a change in your special ed career? Wondering what special education teacher jobs are out there? In today’s episode, I will be sharing 6 steps to Get That Special Education Position You want! Whether you’re wanting your first teaching position or looking for a career change, you need to be prepared before going into that interview room.  Take Care, Michelle In this episode you’ll learn: What steps you need to...2023-04-1815 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementRe-Release 3: (Ep. 40) 5 Tips to Work Best with Your Paraprofessional, Instructional Assistant, Teacher Aide, Class AideHey Special Ed Teacher, In celebration of the 40th episode, I am re-releasing episode 3, an oldie but goodie! Are you not sure how to work with your paraprofessional? Do 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 when we first met and what...2023-04-1131 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementRe-Release 3: (Ep. 40) 5 Tips to Work Best with Your Paraprofessional, Instructional Assistant, Teacher Aide, Class AideHey Special Ed Teacher, In celebration of the 40th episode, I am re-releasing episode 3, an oldie but goodie! Are you not sure how to work with your paraprofessional? Do 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 when we first met and what...2023-04-1131 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management39. Have Anxiety about All Things Special Ed? 6 Ways to Lessen Your Stress as a Special Education Teacher!Hey Special Education Teacher, Are you feeling anxious about all things special education? Do you stress about the different responsibilities you have? Do you worry thinking if you’re doing the right thing?  In today’s episode, I will be sharing 6 ideas of what you can do to lessen your stress. Special education is hard! It is not all sunshine and rainbows. We will have our great, amazing days and we will have difficult, hard days. Please do not feel like you need to do this alone! There are ways and people that can help guide...2023-04-0415 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management39. Have Anxiety about All Things Special Ed? 6 Ways to Lessen Your Stress as a Special Education Teacher!Hey Special Education Teacher, Are you feeling anxious about all things special education? Do you stress about the different responsibilities you have? Do you worry thinking if you’re doing the right thing?  In today’s episode, I will be sharing 6 ideas of what you can do to lessen your stress. Special education is hard! It is not all sunshine and rainbows. We will have our great, amazing days and we will have difficult, hard days. Please do not feel like you need to do this alone! There are ways and people that can help guide...2023-04-0415 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management38. School Counseling Strategies to Help Students in Special Education with Rachel DavisHey Sped Teacher, Have you collaborated with your school counselor? Do you know how they can help special needs students? What kind of resources can school counselors provide?  In today’s episode, I have school counselor and curriculum designer behind Bright Futures Counseling, Rachel Davis. We talk all about the important role that school counselors have and what resources they have to offer. She provides great strategies for both preventative and “in the moment” behavior. Rachel shares how you can implement strategies in your everyday lessons. Take Care, Michelle ***Grab yo...2023-03-2828 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management38. School Counseling Strategies to Help Students in Special Education with Rachel DavisHey Sped Teacher, Have you collaborated with your school counselor? Do you know how they can help special needs students? What kind of resources can school counselors provide?  In today’s episode, I have school counselor and curriculum designer behind Bright Futures Counseling, Rachel Davis. We talk all about the important role that school counselors have and what resources they have to offer. She provides great strategies for both preventative and “in the moment” behavior. Rachel shares how you can implement strategies in your everyday lessons. Take Care, Michelle ***Grab yo...2023-03-2828 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management37. Low on Resources & Materials for Your Special Ed Classroom? 10 Tips to Get the Supplies That You Need as a Special Ed Teacher!Hey Special Ed Teacher, Are you running low on school supplies for your special needs students? Are you wondering where can you get free supplies? How can you find other teacher resources? In today’s episode, I will be sharing 10 tips on where you can get the school materials you need for your special ed class. Low supplies in classrooms located in low-socioeconomic areas are a sad reality for educators. This is why teachers are the most creative people I know since they work with what they have. But there are ways to get the re...2023-03-2114 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management37. Low on Resources & Materials for Your Special Ed Classroom? 10 Tips to Get the Supplies That You Need as a Special Ed Teacher!Hey Special Ed Teacher, Are you running low on school supplies for your special needs students? Are you wondering where can you get free supplies? How can you find other teacher resources? In today’s episode, I will be sharing 10 tips on where you can get the school materials you need for your special ed class. Low supplies in classrooms located in low-socioeconomic areas are a sad reality for educators. This is why teachers are the most creative people I know since they work with what they have. But there are ways to get the re...2023-03-2114 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management36. Want Help with Behavior Strategies for Your Students with Special Needs? The Top 5 Resources to Get the Behavior Support You NEED!Hey Special Ed Teacher, Are you wondering how to deal with the challenging behavior of your students with disabilities? What strategies would you use to support students with behavioral needs? Have you tried everything and do not know what to do next? In today’s episode, I will be sharing the top resources to go to when you are in desperate need of help with behavior issues from your students with special needs. We do not have to go at it alone, but you do need to know where to go and who to go to...2023-03-1414 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management36. Want Help with Behavior Strategies for Your Students with Special Needs? The Top 5 Resources to Get the Behavior Support You NEED!Hey Special Ed Teacher, Are you wondering how to deal with the challenging behavior of your students with disabilities? What strategies would you use to support students with behavioral needs? Have you tried everything and do not know what to do next? In today’s episode, I will be sharing the top resources to go to when you are in desperate need of help with behavior issues from your students with special needs. We do not have to go at it alone, but you do need to know where to go and who to go to...2023-03-1414 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management35. IEP Season Is HERE! How to Prep for the Busiest Time of the Year!Hey Special Education Teacher, IEP season is HERE! Are you ready for this busy time of year? Do you know how to stay organized with your IEPs? Do you want to end the school year on time with no more paperwork to finish? In today’s episode, I will be sharing tips to prep for the busiest time of the year! We want to be aware of our time so we know when to work on IEP paperwork. You will learn ways to work ahead so you are ready for that next meeting. We do no...2023-03-0714 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management35. IEP Season Is HERE! How to Prep for the Busiest Time of the Year!Hey Special Education Teacher, IEP season is HERE! Are you ready for this busy time of year? Do you know how to stay organized with your IEPs? Do you want to end the school year on time with no more paperwork to finish? In today’s episode, I will be sharing tips to prep for the busiest time of the year! We want to be aware of our time so we know when to work on IEP paperwork. You will learn ways to work ahead so you are ready for that next meeting. We do no...2023-03-0714 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management34. Feel like You’re Not Doing Enough for Your Students with Special Needs? 7 Signs to Know That You ARE Doing Your Best as a SPED Teacher!Hey SpEd Teachers, Are you feeling like you’re not doing enough for your special needs students? Do you ask yourself, “Am I doing my best as a special education teacher?” Are you wondering if anyone is even noticing all your hard work? In today’s episode, I will be sharing 7 signs that you ARE doing your best as a special ed teacher! As educators, we have our good days and our bad, and it can be a struggle to find those little moments of feeling like you’re doing enough. Today you will know where to l...2023-02-2817 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management34. Feel like You’re Not Doing Enough for Your Students with Special Needs? 7 Signs to Know That You ARE Doing Your Best as a SPED Teacher!Hey SpEd Teachers, Are you feeling like you’re not doing enough for your special needs students? Do you ask yourself, “Am I doing my best as a special education teacher?” Are you wondering if anyone is even noticing all your hard work? In today’s episode, I will be sharing 7 signs that you ARE doing your best as a special ed teacher! As educators, we have our good days and our bad, and it can be a struggle to find those little moments of feeling like you’re doing enough. Today you will know where to l...2023-02-2817 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management33. 4 Time-Saving Email Hacks You Need NOW as a Busy Special Ed Teacher!Hey Special Ed Teachers, How can you save time as a busy teacher with your emails? How do you manage time efficiently with emails? Did you forget to respond to that important email, again?  In today’s episode, I will be sharing time-saving email hacks you can use NOW as a busy special education teacher! Our main focus is our students when we’re in the classroom, but email communication is a part of our job too. Instead of spending way too much time drafting that email or correcting your grammar, today you will learn tips...2023-02-2114 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management33. 4 Time-Saving Email Hacks You Need NOW as a Busy Special Ed Teacher!Hey Special Ed Teachers, How can you save time as a busy teacher with your emails? How do you manage time efficiently with emails? Did you forget to respond to that important email, again?  In today’s episode, I will be sharing time-saving email hacks you can use NOW as a busy special education teacher! Our main focus is our students when we’re in the classroom, but email communication is a part of our job too. Instead of spending way too much time drafting that email or correcting your grammar, today you will learn tips...2023-02-2114 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management32. IEP 101: Part 3 Understanding the Pages of an IEPHey Special Education Teacher, Are you new to the profession or have a few years in and need a refresher on what an IEP (Individualized Education Plan) is? Also, why is an IEP important? What are the components of an IEP?  This episode is wrapping up the last of a 3 part series, all about understanding the pages of an IEP. I go over the last common pages and the IEP pages that are used when needed. This series gives you a good foundation for what is an IEP and what each page means! T...2023-02-1415 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management32. IEP 101: Part 3 Understanding the Pages of an IEPHey Special Education Teacher, Are you new to the profession or have a few years in and need a refresher on what an IEP (Individualized Education Plan) is? Also, why is an IEP important? What are the components of an IEP?  This episode is wrapping up the last of a 3 part series, all about understanding the pages of an IEP. I go over the last common pages and the IEP pages that are used when needed. This series gives you a good foundation for what is an IEP and what each page means! T...2023-02-1415 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management31. Confused with Starting Small Groups? 4 Types of Assessments You Need to Do FIRST with Your Students with Disabilities!Hey Special Educators, Are you wondering what small group instruction in special education looks like? How do you separate students into small groups? How do you assess special needs students? In today’s episode, I will be sharing what assessments need to be done FIRST before creating your small group instruction! With so many different ways, I will give you a step-by-step format to get the information you need from each student. Doing this will give you a good foundation to know where to begin with having your students with disabilities reach their IEP goals!...2023-02-0714 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management31. Confused with Starting Small Groups? 4 Types of Assessments You Need to Do FIRST with Your Students with Disabilities!Hey Special Educators, Are you wondering what small group instruction in special education looks like? How do you separate students into small groups? How do you assess special needs students? In today’s episode, I will be sharing what assessments need to be done FIRST before creating your small group instruction! With so many different ways, I will give you a step-by-step format to get the information you need from each student. Doing this will give you a good foundation to know where to begin with having your students with disabilities reach their IEP goals!...2023-02-0714 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management30. IEP 101: Part 2 Understanding the Pages of an IEPHey Special Ed Teacher, How many pages are in an IEP (Individualized Education Plan)? What are the contents of an IEP? What are the main components of this legal document for our students with special needs? This episode is part 2 of a 3-part series all about understanding the pages of an IEP. This document is overwhelming. So, I share what is contained in an IEP in a step-by-step format to finally comprehend what we are solely responsible for. This series will give you the foundation you need to have your special needs students reach their...2023-01-3117 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management30. IEP 101: Part 2 Understanding the Pages of an IEPHey Special Ed Teacher, How many pages are in an IEP (Individualized Education Plan)? What are the contents of an IEP? What are the main components of this legal document for our students with special needs? This episode is part 2 of a 3-part series all about understanding the pages of an IEP. This document is overwhelming. So, I share what is contained in an IEP in a step-by-step format to finally comprehend what we are solely responsible for. This series will give you the foundation you need to have your special needs students reach their...2023-01-3117 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management29. 5 Steps to Handling a Special Education Student’s Physical or Aggressive Behavior IN THE MOMENT!Hey SPED Teacher, How do you handle physical or aggressive behavior with special needs students? What strategies can be used when dealing with aggressive behaviors in your special education classroom? Why do students exhibit aggression in the first place? In today’s episode, I will be sharing steps to what you can do IN THE MOMENT when a physical and/or aggressive behavior is occurring. Knowing what to do in these situations is critical to the safety of ALL students, yourself, and staff!  Take Care, Michelle In this episode you...2023-01-2421 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management29. 5 Steps to Handling a Special Education Student’s Physical or Aggressive Behavior IN THE MOMENT!Hey SPED Teacher, How do you handle physical or aggressive behavior with special needs students? What strategies can be used when dealing with aggressive behaviors in your special education classroom? Why do students exhibit aggression in the first place? In today’s episode, I will be sharing steps to what you can do IN THE MOMENT when a physical and/or aggressive behavior is occurring. Knowing what to do in these situations is critical to the safety of ALL students, yourself, and staff!  Take Care, Michelle In this episode you...2023-01-2421 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management28. IEP 101: Part 1 Understanding the Pages of an IEPHey Special Education Teacher, Need to know the components of an IEP (Individualized Education Plan)? What main parts of an IEP are the most important? Are you searching for IEP training for teachers?  This episode will be part 1 of 3 in understanding the pages of an IEP. You will learn the basics of what is included on each page of this document. An IEP is overwhelming & I do not want you to go through it alone! This series will break it down to give you that foundation that you NEED! Take Care, M...2023-01-1715 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management28. IEP 101: Part 1 Understanding the Pages of an IEPHey Special Education Teacher, Need to know the components of an IEP (Individualized Education Plan)? What main parts of an IEP are the most important? Are you searching for IEP training for teachers?  This episode will be part 1 of 3 in understanding the pages of an IEP. You will learn the basics of what is included on each page of this document. An IEP is overwhelming & I do not want you to go through it alone! This series will break it down to give you that foundation that you NEED! Take Care, M...2023-01-1715 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management27. Need a RESET in Managing Classroom Behavior? 7 Ideas to Get Your Special Ed Classroom Back in Order Again!Hey Special Ed Teacher, After the winter break, did your students with special needs forget what it’s like to behave in the classroom? Are you wondering what are the best classroom management strategies? How can I improve my classroom management skills as a special education teacher? Today I will be sharing 7 ideas for you to re-establish the foundational behavior systems in your sped classroom! You will learn the first steps it takes, to manage your students with disabilities and special ed assistants. A RESET is needed, so your special education classroom can be up an...2023-01-1020 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management27. Need a RESET in Managing Classroom Behavior? 7 Ideas to Get Your Special Ed Classroom Back in Order Again!Hey Special Ed Teacher, After the winter break, did your students with special needs forget what it’s like to behave in the classroom? Are you wondering what are the best classroom management strategies? How can I improve my classroom management skills as a special education teacher? Today I will be sharing 7 ideas for you to re-establish the foundational behavior systems in your sped classroom! You will learn the first steps it takes, to manage your students with disabilities and special ed assistants. A RESET is needed, so your special education classroom can be up an...2023-01-1020 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management26. Can’t Find the Time to Do It All? 5 Steps to Take NOW to Get Your Time Back as an Elementary SPED Teacher!Hey SPED Teacher, Are you struggling to find time to do all the things to be a special ed teacher? Are you wondering how you can improve your time management skills? Are you always thinking to yourself, “Only if I just had more time”! Today I will be sharing 5 steps you can take to find the time you NEED as a special education teacher! You will learn what is taking your attention away and identify what you need to do to get that attention back! A plan is never just one and done, but something to r...2023-01-0312 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management26. Can’t Find the Time to Do It All? 5 Steps to Take NOW to Get Your Time Back as an Elementary SPED Teacher!Hey SPED Teacher, Are you struggling to find time to do all the things to be a special ed teacher? Are you wondering how you can improve your time management skills? Are you always thinking to yourself, “Only if I just had more time”! Today I will be sharing 5 steps you can take to find the time you NEED as a special education teacher! You will learn what is taking your attention away and identify what you need to do to get that attention back! A plan is never just one and done, but something to r...2023-01-0312 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management25. 3 Things I Learned as a Special Education Teacher in 2022 + 3 Goals for 2023!Hey Special Education Teacher, Reflecting on the past year, what have you learned with being a special ed teacher? What worked in your classroom? What did not? What are your New Year’s resolutions for your career & your personal life? With the 2022 year coming to an end, I will be sharing 3 important lessons I learned about the past year as a special education teacher. Also, what goals I have for the New Year coming up! Reflection is the best way to improve our skills in the classroom for our students with special needs, but also to...2022-12-2714 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management25. 3 Things I Learned as a Special Education Teacher in 2022 + 3 Goals for 2023!Hey Special Education Teacher, Reflecting on the past year, what have you learned with being a special ed teacher? What worked in your classroom? What did not? What are your New Year’s resolutions for your career & your personal life? With the 2022 year coming to an end, I will be sharing 3 important lessons I learned about the past year as a special education teacher. Also, what goals I have for the New Year coming up! Reflection is the best way to improve our skills in the classroom for our students with special needs, but also to...2022-12-2714 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management24. Are you Creating Boundaries Between Your Personal Life & School Life as a Special Ed Teacher? 3 Questions to Ask YourselfHey Special Education Teacher, How do you set boundaries this school year? When do you know when work life is getting in the way of your personal life? Or when your personal life is getting in the way while you are at work? Today I will be sharing 3 questions to ask yourself with how to set boundaries in your personal life and school for a special education and any teacher! You will learn tactical tips to lessen distractions. Also, how to be more aware and mindful when your attention is not where its supposed to...2022-12-2012 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management24. Are you Creating Boundaries Between Your Personal Life & School Life as a Special Ed Teacher? 3 Questions to Ask YourselfHey Special Education Teacher, How do you set boundaries this school year? When do you know when work life is getting in the way of your personal life? Or when your personal life is getting in the way while you are at work? Today I will be sharing 3 questions to ask yourself with how to set boundaries in your personal life and school for a special education and any teacher! You will learn tactical tips to lessen distractions. Also, how to be more aware and mindful when your attention is not where its supposed to...2022-12-2012 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management23. Top 4 IEP Must-Dos for SPED Teachers before Enjoying the Holiday Vacation!Hey Special Ed Teacher, It is the last week of school in December and winter break is coming up quickly! Are you ready to start your vacation? Did you go over your to-do list for this week? Are your IEP (Individualized Education Plan) responsibilities and duties completed? Today I will be sharing the top 4 IEP must-dos that need to be done before leaving your classroom. We all love this week with the holiday crafts and classroom parties. But do not forget about our special education teacher responsibilities for our student’s IEPs. Let’s all wrap...2022-12-1310 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management23. Top 4 IEP Must-Dos for SPED Teachers before Enjoying the Holiday Vacation!Hey Special Ed Teacher, It is the last week of school in December and winter break is coming up quickly! Are you ready to start your vacation? Did you go over your to-do list for this week? Are your IEP (Individualized Education Plan) responsibilities and duties completed? Today I will be sharing the top 4 IEP must-dos that need to be done before leaving your classroom. We all love this week with the holiday crafts and classroom parties. But do not forget about our special education teacher responsibilities for our student’s IEPs. Let’s all wrap...2022-12-1310 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management22. Homework over the Holidays? 5 Critical Skills for Your Students With Special Needs to Practice During The Winter Break!Hey SpEd Teacher, The holidays are almost here! Are you wondering if students should get homework over winter break? Do you think, is holiday homework necessary? If you do decide to give work, what kind of work do you even give? Today I will be sharing 5 critical skills for your students with special needs to practice during the winter break. I will give the reason why it may be a good idea to provide work during the long vacations. Also suggestions for what your students can do to maintain the skills you’ve taught them!...2022-12-0613 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management22. Homework over the Holidays? 5 Critical Skills for Your Students With Special Needs to Practice During The Winter Break!Hey SpEd Teacher, The holidays are almost here! Are you wondering if students should get homework over winter break? Do you think, is holiday homework necessary? If you do decide to give work, what kind of work do you even give? Today I will be sharing 5 critical skills for your students with special needs to practice during the winter break. I will give the reason why it may be a good idea to provide work during the long vacations. Also suggestions for what your students can do to maintain the skills you’ve taught them!...2022-12-0613 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management21. IEP Progress Reports Are DUE! 5 Steps to Update Your Student’s Progress & Send Reports Home On-Time to Your Special Needs Parents!Hey Special Ed Teacher, IEP progress reports are due! Are you wondering how often should IEP progress be reported? What should a student progress report include? Wondering how do you prepare a student progress report? Today I share how I prepare for when IEP goal progress reports are due. These steps will help give you a quick start to begin early, so you can enjoy your Winter Break faster! Do not leave it last on your list, get started today! Take Care, Michelle In this episode you’ll learn:...2022-11-2914 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management21. IEP Progress Reports Are DUE! 5 Steps to Update Your Student’s Progress & Send Reports Home On-Time to Your Special Needs Parents!Hey Special Ed Teacher, IEP progress reports are due! Are you wondering how often should IEP progress be reported? What should a student progress report include? Wondering how do you prepare a student progress report? Today I share how I prepare for when IEP goal progress reports are due. These steps will help give you a quick start to begin early, so you can enjoy your Winter Break faster! Do not leave it last on your list, get started today! Take Care, Michelle In this episode you’ll learn:...2022-11-2914 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management20. “Am I Doing a Good Job?” 4 Questions to Ask Yourself to Feel Validated as a Special Education Teacher!Hey Special Education Teacher, Are you up late worried? Thinking if you’re doing a good job? Are you wondering what qualities make a good special ed teacher? You just heard that ONE negative comment or critique about your teaching. Now you’re up late at night, thinking if you have what it takes to be a sped teacher. Today I share 4 questions to ask yourself to get that validation you need as a special education teacher! These questions will help you look more at the positive side of education, but also humble yourself to know...2022-11-2219 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management20. “Am I Doing a Good Job?” 4 Questions to Ask Yourself to Feel Validated as a Special Education Teacher!Hey Special Education Teacher, Are you up late worried? Thinking if you’re doing a good job? Are you wondering what qualities make a good special ed teacher? You just heard that ONE negative comment or critique about your teaching. Now you’re up late at night, thinking if you have what it takes to be a sped teacher. Today I share 4 questions to ask yourself to get that validation you need as a special education teacher! These questions will help you look more at the positive side of education, but also humble yourself to know...2022-11-2219 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management19. 4 Steps to Collect Data and Organize It for an IEP MeetingHey SPED Teacher, Confused about how to collect IEP data? Searching for “how to collect special education data” before your next meeting? Need an easy way to keep track of IEP data? Today you will learn 4 steps to collect data and organize it for an IEP (Individualized Education Plan) meeting! Organizing all the paperwork that comes with being a special ed teacher has always been my struggle! But after years of trial and error, I will show you a simple way how to collect data for IEP goals.  Take Care, Michelle 2022-11-1514 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management19. 4 Steps to Collect Data and Organize It for an IEP MeetingHey SPED Teacher, Confused about how to collect IEP data? Searching for “how to collect special education data” before your next meeting? Need an easy way to keep track of IEP data? Today you will learn 4 steps to collect data and organize it for an IEP (Individualized Education Plan) meeting! Organizing all the paperwork that comes with being a special ed teacher has always been my struggle! But after years of trial and error, I will show you a simple way how to collect data for IEP goals.  Take Care, Michelle 2022-11-1514 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management18. Need Fall Activities for Your Classroom? 6 Fun November Activities & Ideas for Your Students with Disabilities!Hey Special Ed Teacher, Do you need fall activities for your Mild/Moderate special education students? Wondering what November theme lessons would be fun? How do you make fall special & meaningful for your students with special needs? Today I share 6 fun November Fall activities that you can do in your special education classroom! Many students do not get the opportunity to do fun crafts, so school is the place to have fun with their classroom family! With the constant overwhelm of being a SpEd teacher, taking the time to enjoy the holidays with your students...2022-11-0811 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management18. Need Fall Activities for Your Classroom? 6 Fun November Activities & Ideas for Your Students with Disabilities!Hey Special Ed Teacher, Do you need fall activities for your Mild/Moderate special education students? Wondering what November theme lessons would be fun? How do you make fall special & meaningful for your students with special needs? Today I share 6 fun November Fall activities that you can do in your special education classroom! Many students do not get the opportunity to do fun crafts, so school is the place to have fun with their classroom family! With the constant overwhelm of being a SpEd teacher, taking the time to enjoy the holidays with your students...2022-11-0811 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management17. 6 Steps to Lesson Plan For Your Small Group Instruction in Special EducationHey SpEd Teacher, Are you wondering how lessons are implemented for small group instruction for students with disabilities? Need small group lesson ideas for your mild/moderate special education classroom? What are the best strategies for small group instruction?  Today I share 6 steps to lesson plan for your small group instruction! As special education teachers, we are always needing various ideas on how to teach our lessons. We need to think on our toes about adding accommodations and modifications to the lessons for our students to access the curriculum. Small group instruction is necessary for o...2022-11-0116 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management17. 6 Steps to Lesson Plan For Your Small Group Instruction in Special EducationHey SpEd Teacher, Are you wondering how lessons are implemented for small group instruction for students with disabilities? Need small group lesson ideas for your mild/moderate special education classroom? What are the best strategies for small group instruction?  Today I share 6 steps to lesson plan for your small group instruction! As special education teachers, we are always needing various ideas on how to teach our lessons. We need to think on our toes about adding accommodations and modifications to the lessons for our students to access the curriculum. Small group instruction is necessary for o...2022-11-0116 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management16. 5 Steps to Structure Your Small Groups for Elementary Special Ed TeachersHey Special Ed Teacher, Are you confused about how to set up your small groups? Do you know where to start? Are you having trouble grouping your students?  Today you will learn 5 steps to structuring your small groups! Teaching small groups are necessary to give access to the curriculum or to help students reach their IEP (Individualized Education Plan) goals. Our students have eligibilities that may impact learning their academics. Small groups will give them the opportunity to learn the way they need to learn. Take Care, Michelle In t...2022-10-2513 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management16. 5 Steps to Structure Your Small Groups for Elementary Special Ed TeachersHey Special Ed Teacher, Are you confused about how to set up your small groups? Do you know where to start? Are you having trouble grouping your students?  Today you will learn 5 steps to structuring your small groups! Teaching small groups are necessary to give access to the curriculum or to help students reach their IEP (Individualized Education Plan) goals. Our students have eligibilities that may impact learning their academics. Small groups will give them the opportunity to learn the way they need to learn. Take Care, Michelle In t...2022-10-2513 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management15. Is Your SPED Class Schedule Ready for the School Year? 7 Steps with How to Plan and Structure Your Daily Schedule as a Special Day Class Teacher (SDC)!Hey Special Education Teacher, Is your SPED class schedule ready for the school year? Do you know where to start? Do you know how much time to give for small groups? What about Speech services, how does that fit in? Today I share 7 steps with how to plan and structure your daily class schedule as a special day teacher. Updating our class schedule doesn’t only happen at the beginning of the school year, but can constantly change throughout the year. This plan will give you the foundation of where to start and consider while cr...2022-10-1814 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management15. Is Your SPED Class Schedule Ready for the School Year? 7 Steps with How to Plan and Structure Your Daily Schedule as a Special Day Class Teacher (SDC)!Hey Special Education Teacher, Is your SPED class schedule ready for the school year? Do you know where to start? Do you know how much time to give for small groups? What about Speech services, how does that fit in? Today I share 7 steps with how to plan and structure your daily class schedule as a special day teacher. Updating our class schedule doesn’t only happen at the beginning of the school year, but can constantly change throughout the year. This plan will give you the foundation of where to start and consider while cr...2022-10-1814 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management14. Are You Feeling Alone in Your Special Education Journey? 4 Places to Make Connections & Build Relationships to Get That Special Ed Support You Need!Hey Special Ed Teacher, Do you often feel alone when it comes to being the special education teacher on campus? Do you know where to get special ed support? Do you feel like you’re on an island all by yourself? Today I share that you don’t need to be alone going through this sped journey. You’ll learn of 4 places you can make connections and build relationships to get that special ed support YOU need! After the pandemic, we need to build a community for ourselves more than ever! With the transition of our ne...2022-10-1111 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management14. Are You Feeling Alone in Your Special Education Journey? 4 Places to Make Connections & Build Relationships to Get That Special Ed Support You Need!Hey Special Ed Teacher, Do you often feel alone when it comes to being the special education teacher on campus? Do you know where to get special ed support? Do you feel like you’re on an island all by yourself? Today I share that you don’t need to be alone going through this sped journey. You’ll learn of 4 places you can make connections and build relationships to get that special ed support YOU need! After the pandemic, we need to build a community for ourselves more than ever! With the transition of our ne...2022-10-1111 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management13. IEP 101: What Is an IEP? How an Individualized Education Plan Is Used in Special Education!Hey Special Ed Teacher, Did you go to school for special education, but still confused with what an IEP (Individualized Education Plan) is actually for? Do you know the different uses of how to use an IEP in special education? What important information does an individualized education plan contain to the student’s educational life? Today you will learn an overview of what significant information can be found in an IEP. I share the different uses with how you can use this document in your special ed and general education classrooms. This episode will give yo...2022-10-0413 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management13. IEP 101: What Is an IEP? How an Individualized Education Plan Is Used in Special Education!Hey Special Ed Teacher, Did you go to school for special education, but still confused with what an IEP (Individualized Education Plan) is actually for? Do you know the different uses of how to use an IEP in special education? What important information does an individualized education plan contain to the student’s educational life? Today you will learn an overview of what significant information can be found in an IEP. I share the different uses with how you can use this document in your special ed and general education classrooms. This episode will give yo...2022-10-0413 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management12. Student Paperwork Stressing You Out? 4 Easy Classroom Systems to Organize All That Paperwork and Data for Your Students with Special Needs!Hey Special Education Teacher, Do you have piles of student paperwork everywhere? Are you struggling to organize your student data? Stressing to find a student paperwork system that works? Today I share 4 easy classroom systems to organize all that student paperwork! I give you tips on how to keep your student data. I share systems that are easy to remember. These systems are functional and will work for you and your special ed assistant, which will make your school year flow smoother.  Take Care, Michelle In this episode you’ll...2022-09-2712 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management12. Student Paperwork Stressing You Out? 4 Easy Classroom Systems to Organize All That Paperwork and Data for Your Students with Special Needs!Hey Special Education Teacher, Do you have piles of student paperwork everywhere? Are you struggling to organize your student data? Stressing to find a student paperwork system that works? Today I share 4 easy classroom systems to organize all that student paperwork! I give you tips on how to keep your student data. I share systems that are easy to remember. These systems are functional and will work for you and your special ed assistant, which will make your school year flow smoother.  Take Care, Michelle In this episode you’ll...2022-09-2712 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management11. Set up These 4 Simple Organizational Tools as a Special Education Teacher!Hey Special Ed Teacher, Do you know which tools will keep you organized as a teacher? Are you tired of searching Pinterest for the prettiest organizational setup? Are you frustrated using up all of your ink, printing pages for the latest digital planner? Today I share 4 simple organizational tools for a special education teacher that you need to set up now! With all that paperwork and dates to remember, the systems I will be sharing are functional and will work for you. Take Care, Michelle In this episode you’ll...2022-09-2011 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management11. Set up These 4 Simple Organizational Tools as a Special Education Teacher!Hey Special Ed Teacher, Do you know which tools will keep you organized as a teacher? Are you tired of searching Pinterest for the prettiest organizational setup? Are you frustrated using up all of your ink, printing pages for the latest digital planner? Today I share 4 simple organizational tools for a special education teacher that you need to set up now! With all that paperwork and dates to remember, the systems I will be sharing are functional and will work for you. Take Care, Michelle In this episode you’ll...2022-09-2011 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management10. 4 Fun Back to School Activities for Special Education Elementary TeachersHey Sped Teacher, Are you unsure of what activities to plan for back to school? Stressing over which lessons will be the most impactful for that first day back? Should you jump right into academics? Today I share 4 fun back-to-school activities for special education elementary teachers that are not only fun but also necessary to establish routines and structure for you and your students. There are so many different activities, special ed lessons, and ideas that you can search for. But these 4 activities will give you the foundation you need to build the flow for...2022-09-1313 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management10. 4 Fun Back to School Activities for Special Education Elementary TeachersHey Sped Teacher, Are you unsure of what activities to plan for back to school? Stressing over which lessons will be the most impactful for that first day back? Should you jump right into academics? Today I share 4 fun back-to-school activities for special education elementary teachers that are not only fun but also necessary to establish routines and structure for you and your students. There are so many different activities, special ed lessons, and ideas that you can search for. But these 4 activities will give you the foundation you need to build the flow for...2022-09-1313 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management09. The 5 Areas You Must Review in Your IEPs (Individual Education Plans) At the Beginning of the School YearHey Teacher,   It’s the beginning of the year, do you know where to start with your student’s IEPs (Individualized Education Plans)? Are IEPs intimidating to you? Confused about what to focus on first? Today I share 5 areas you MUST review in your IEPs at the beginning of the school year. As you go through the student’s IEPs, it can be overwhelming! You’ll be learning all things IEPs and learning how to navigate the site that houses your district’s IEPs. Giving the most attention to these 5 areas will help you jump st...2022-09-0611 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management09. The 5 Areas You Must Review in Your IEPs (Individual Education Plans) At the Beginning of the School YearHey Teacher,   It’s the beginning of the year, do you know where to start with your student’s IEPs (Individualized Education Plans)? Are IEPs intimidating to you? Confused about what to focus on first? Today I share 5 areas you MUST review in your IEPs at the beginning of the school year. As you go through the student’s IEPs, it can be overwhelming! You’ll be learning all things IEPs and learning how to navigate the site that houses your district’s IEPs. Giving the most attention to these 5 areas will help you jump st...2022-09-0611 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management08. 4 Tips to Overcome Fear and Anxiety in Your First Year of Teaching as a New Sped TeacherHey Special Ed Teacher, Do you have anxiety over your first year of teaching? Are you nervous about what to expect? Are you unsure of where to start? Today you will learn 4 tips to overcome fear and anxiety in your first year of teaching as a new SPED teacher. You are so excited to begin your first year of becoming a REAL Teacher! But you have some doubts, fears, and anxiety about it. These tips will help you ease your nerves for a smoother transition into the new year. Take Care, ...2022-08-3011 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management08. 4 Tips to Overcome Fear and Anxiety in Your First Year of Teaching as a New Sped TeacherHey Special Ed Teacher, Do you have anxiety over your first year of teaching? Are you nervous about what to expect? Are you unsure of where to start? Today you will learn 4 tips to overcome fear and anxiety in your first year of teaching as a new SPED teacher. You are so excited to begin your first year of becoming a REAL Teacher! But you have some doubts, fears, and anxiety about it. These tips will help you ease your nerves for a smoother transition into the new year. Take Care, ...2022-08-3011 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management07. The Parent Perspective: How to Best Support Our Special Needs Parents!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...2022-08-2334 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management07. The Parent Perspective: How to Best Support Our Special Needs Parents!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...2022-08-2334 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management06. 6 Ways to Create a Great Parent-Teacher Relationship Right from the Beginning to Support Your Special Need Students!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...2022-08-1614 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management06. 6 Ways to Create a Great Parent-Teacher Relationship Right from the Beginning to Support Your Special Need Students!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...2022-08-1614 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management05. Special Education Classroom Environment: 6 Essential Items That Need to Go Up on Your Classroom Walls as a TeacherHey 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...2022-08-0912 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management05. Special Education Classroom Environment: 6 Essential Items That Need to Go Up on Your Classroom Walls as a TeacherHey 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...2022-08-0912 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management04. Top 3 Reasons for Self-Growth: Why Special Education Teachers Should Never Stop Learning!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...2022-08-0208 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management04. Top 3 Reasons for Self-Growth: Why Special Education Teachers Should Never Stop Learning!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...2022-08-0208 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management03. 5 Tips to Work Best with Your Paraprofessional, Special Ed Aide, Special Education Classroom AssistantHi 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 Jack...2022-07-2631 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management03. 5 Tips to Work Best with Your Paraprofessional, Special Ed Aide, Special Education Classroom AssistantHi 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 Jack...2022-07-2631 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management02. 6 Tips to Set Up Your Special Education Classroom EnvironmentHey 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...2022-07-2608 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management02. 6 Tips to Set Up Your Special Education Classroom EnvironmentHey 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...2022-07-2608 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management01. My Special Education Journey and Why I Wanted to Start This Podcast!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.  ...2022-07-2612 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management01. My Special Education Journey and Why I Wanted to Start This Podcast!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.  ...2022-07-2612 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementWelcome to the Stepping Into Special Education Podcast!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...2022-07-1602 minSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementSTEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom ManagementWelcome to the Stepping Into Special Education Podcast!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...2022-07-1602 min