Special Educators Resource Room Podcast: Real Talk for Special Education Teachers

Jennifer DeBrosse
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Special Educators Resource Room with Jennifer DeBrosse is the podcast for busy special education teachers. Whether you’re brand new to the world of special education or an experienced teacher, this podcast will provide time-saving solutions for any busy special educator. Get ready to move things off your special educator plate without feeling like you have to live at school. I’m your host, Jennifer DeBrosse. I’m dual-certified, have been in education for over 25 years, and spent time in both the inclusion classroom and the resource room setting. I was also a special education instructional coach and mentor to hard-working educators just like you. Tune in each week for quick action-packed episodes. They will be short, sweet, and to the point because I know how busy you are. I’m on a mission to help you get your time back! Let’s connect! You can find more special education support at: Positively Learning Blog (PS: while you’re there, be sure to grab the free Special Educators Cheat Sheets!)

  1. 12h ago

    182. Teacher Prep - Why You May Already Have Everything You Need

    Special Educators Summer Series Week 3 - What You Actually Need to Build the Tasks. We're in the TASKS Framework. Last week was the T — Think it through — and your homework was three priority skills written down before you searched for a single material. Today is the A. Access your materials. Be sure to follow along the teacher summer series at Positively Learning on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FR0bpZ27pNw If you're a busy special education teacher looking for tips, tricks, and resources to save you precious time, I've got you covered! I'm here to help you regain your confidence in the classroom and feel calm and collected as a special educator. Tune in every Friday for practical tips, tools, and the support you need to to THRIVE in the classroom. Grab your FREE Special Educators Cheat Sheets at positivelylearningblog.com/free-resource-library/ Join the Facebook group I'd love to hear what's working for you! Send me a message on Instagram @positivelylearning

    12 min

  2. Jun 12

    181. Teacher Planning Made Easy: Start With the Skill, Not the Activity

    Most teachers build independent work by finding things that look good. This episode is about doing it the other way around — starting with the skills your students actually need, before you open TPT or search for a single material. This is the T in the TASKS Framework: Think it through. In this episode: Why starting with activities instead of skills is what keeps independent work from ever really stickingFive questions to ask before you download anythingHow to write down three priority skills that become your filter for every independent work decision this yearHomework: Write down three priority skills before you search for a single material. That list is what you're bringing into next week. This is episode 2 of 9 in the Special Educators Summer Series.  Follow along @Positively Learning on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PositivelyLearning If you're a busy special education teacher looking for tips, tricks, and resources to save you precious time, I've got you covered! I'm here to help you regain your confidence in the classroom and feel calm and collected as a special educator. Tune in every Friday for practical tips, tools, and the support you need to to THRIVE in the classroom. Grab your FREE Special Educators Cheat Sheets at positivelylearningblog.com/free-resource-library/ Join the Facebook group I'd love to hear what's working for you! Send me a message on Instagram @positivelylearning

    11 min

  3. Jun 5

    180. Special Educators Summer Series Week One!

    If independent work keeps falling apart in your classroom, this episode is for you. Many special educators assume they need better activities, more task boxes, or more resources. But most independent work problems aren't actually material problems. They're system problems. In this episode, we're kicking off the Special Educators Summer Series by looking at where independent work usually breaks down and how to identify the first leak in your current system. 📺 Subscribe on YouTube to catch new live videos every Wednesday! Positively Learning on YouTube 📦 Explore the Task Box Club Library: Task Box Club Because independent work isn't about finding more activities. It's about building a system that helps students know what to do, how to do it, and what happens next. If you're a busy special education teacher looking for tips, tricks, and resources to save you precious time, I've got you covered! I'm here to help you regain your confidence in the classroom and feel calm and collected as a special educator. Tune in every Friday for practical tips, tools, and the support you need to to THRIVE in the classroom. Grab your FREE Special Educators Cheat Sheets at positivelylearningblog.com/free-resource-library/ Join the Facebook group I'd love to hear what's working for you! Send me a message on Instagram @positivelylearning

    13 min

  4. May 29

    179. Special Education Classroom This or That (End-of-Year Edition)

    End-of-Year Classroom This or That Today’s episode is a lighter end-of-year conversation all about classroom “this or that” choices in special education classrooms. We’re walking through a few end-of-year teacher opinions, routines, and classroom decisions that can either make this season feel calmer… or accidentally make it harder. Inside this episode: 🟡 Teacher-led classroom pack-up vs. students helping 🟡 Brand-new activities vs. familiar favorites 🟡 Overpacked spirit weeks vs. predictable fun 🟡 Countdown chains vs. calmer end-of-year language and more!  If you're a busy special education teacher looking for tips, tricks, and resources to save you precious time, I've got you covered! I'm here to help you regain your confidence in the classroom and feel calm and collected as a special educator. Tune in every Friday for practical tips, tools, and the support you need to to THRIVE in the classroom. Grab your FREE Special Educators Cheat Sheets at positivelylearningblog.com/free-resource-library/ Join the Facebook group I'd love to hear what's working for you! Send me a message on Instagram @positivelylearning

    8 min

  5. May 22

    178. What Is Your Classroom Telling You Before Summer?

    The end of the school year reveals a lot about how a classroom is really functioning. In this episode, we’re talking about what late May behavior, routines, and classroom energy might actually be telling you — especially in special education classrooms where so much depends on structure and predictability. Inside this episode: 🟡 Why some routines are still working (even when everyone is tired) 🟡 What end-of-year exhaustion reveals about classroom systems 🟡 How to notice which routines truly support independence 🟡 Why simpler systems often survive May better than complicated ones This isn’t about overhauling your classroom before summer. It’s about noticing what reduced stress, created independence, and helped your classroom keep moving — because those are usually the systems worth keeping. If you're a busy special education teacher looking for tips, tricks, and resources to save you precious time, I've got you covered! I'm here to help you regain your confidence in the classroom and feel calm and collected as a special educator. Tune in every Friday for practical tips, tools, and the support you need to to THRIVE in the classroom. Grab your FREE Special Educators Cheat Sheets at positivelylearningblog.com/free-resource-library/ Join the Facebook group I'd love to hear what's working for you! Send me a message on Instagram @positivelylearning

    10 min

  6. May 13

    177. What 4 Years of Task Box Club Taught Me (+ a BIG giveaway!)

    This month, Task Box Club turns 4 years old 🎂 In this episode, I’m reflecting on: how the club startedwhat independent work looked like in my classroom years agothe evolution of the club over the last 4 yearsfunny and nostalgic moments along the wayand the biggest lessons teachers have taught me about building more independent classrooms.We’re also celebrating all week long inside Task Box Club with: ✔ 100+ new task releases ✔ 4 themed days focused on independent work systems ✔ and a HUGE giveaway for a Lifetime Teacher Membership to the Independent Work Club 💛 Thank you for being part of these last four years 💛 🎉 ENTER THE GIVEAWAY 📚 CHECK OUT THE TASKS If you're a busy special education teacher looking for tips, tricks, and resources to save you precious time, I've got you covered! I'm here to help you regain your confidence in the classroom and feel calm and collected as a special educator. Tune in every Friday for practical tips, tools, and the support you need to to THRIVE in the classroom. Grab your FREE Special Educators Cheat Sheets at positivelylearningblog.com/free-resource-library/ Join the Facebook group I'd love to hear what's working for you! Send me a message on Instagram @positivelylearning

    12 min

  7. May 8

    176. When Teaching Feels Unsustainable: Should You Stay or Go?

    This time of year, a lot of educators quietly start asking themselves: 👉 Can I do this again next year? 👉 And do I want to do it here? In this episode, we’re talking about the difference between teaching being hard (because it is) and a school environment being unhealthy. We cover:  ✔ what healthy schools actually prioritize  ✔ why constant blame changes everything  ✔ the difference between hard work and unsupported work  ✔ and questions to ask yourself if you’re reflecting on next year Because special education will always be demanding — but it shouldn’t require constant depletion just to survive. If you're a busy special education teacher looking for tips, tricks, and resources to save you precious time, I've got you covered! I'm here to help you regain your confidence in the classroom and feel calm and collected as a special educator. Tune in every Friday for practical tips, tools, and the support you need to to THRIVE in the classroom. Grab your FREE Special Educators Cheat Sheets at positivelylearningblog.com/free-resource-library/ Join the Facebook group I'd love to hear what's working for you! Send me a message on Instagram @positivelylearning

    11 min

  8. May 1

    175. What I’d Buy for a Special Ed Classroom With $100, $250, $500, or $1000

    If you had end-of-year budget money for your classroom… what would actually be worth buying? In this episode, I’m sharing:  ✔ what I’d prioritize at different budget levels  ✔ what purchases truly support independence  ✔ and the systems that save the most teacher energy long-term. Because the best classroom purchases aren’t always the cutest — they’re the ones that make your entire year easier.  📦 Explore the Task Box Club + Independent Work Club here: https://positivelylearningblog.com/task-boxes-for-special-education/ If you're a busy special education teacher looking for tips, tricks, and resources to save you precious time, I've got you covered! I'm here to help you regain your confidence in the classroom and feel calm and collected as a special educator. Tune in every Friday for practical tips, tools, and the support you need to to THRIVE in the classroom. Grab your FREE Special Educators Cheat Sheets at positivelylearningblog.com/free-resource-library/ Join the Facebook group I'd love to hear what's working for you! Send me a message on Instagram @positivelylearning

    11 min
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Special Educators Resource Room with Jennifer DeBrosse is the podcast for busy special education teachers. Whether you’re brand new to the world of special education or an experienced teacher, this podcast will provide time-saving solutions for any busy special educator. Get ready to move things off your special educator plate without feeling like you have to live at school. I’m your host, Jennifer DeBrosse. I’m dual-certified, have been in education for over 25 years, and spent time in both the inclusion classroom and the resource room setting. I was also a special education instructional coach and mentor to hard-working educators just like you. Tune in each week for quick action-packed episodes. They will be short, sweet, and to the point because I know how busy you are. I’m on a mission to help you get your time back! Let’s connect! You can find more special education support at: Positively Learning Blog (PS: while you’re there, be sure to grab the free Special Educators Cheat Sheets!)

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