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Jennifer Hofferber - Special Education Teacher and Coach
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Special Education for Beginners | Managing Paraprofessionals, Special Education Strategies, First Year Sped Teachers, Special

The Go-To Podcast for Special Educators who want to reduce their stress and begin to feel success.Hey special educator…Overwhelmed by the absurd amount of paperwork on your to-do list? Wish you had the skills to build a rock-solid team with your paraprofessionals? Do you find yourself scouring the internet for how to meet the diverse needs of each student on your caseload? Hey there friend…I’m Jennifer Hofferber from Sped Prep Academy, an award winning veteran special education teacher and current instructional coach who has walked in your shoes through each of these challenges. And yes, I've got the metaphorical blisters to prove it!  I’ve cried your tears and felt your pain and now I’m here to support you the way I wish someone would have been there to support me.  Listen in each week as my guests and I dish out practical wisdom to help you handle all the classroom curveballs thrown your way, and learn how to laugh in spite of the chaos to celebrate those small, yet significant victories that only a special educator can understand. So…Are you ready? Wipe your tears and put on your superhero cape because together we are going to learn how to survive and thrive in the ever crazy, completely overwhelming, laugh so you don’t cry profession of being a special education teacher. Next Steps: Visit the Website: https://www.spedprepacademy.com Join the Free Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SpedPrepAcademy Email Me: jennifer@spedprepacademy.com

  1. 11 DE DEZ.

    15 Budget-Friendly Gift Ideas for Your Paras This Holiday Season

    In this episode of Special Education for Beginners, Jennifer shares 15 gift ideas to help you show appreciation to your paraprofessionals and support staff this holiday season. From completely free options to more personalized gifts, this episode has something for every budget. Tune in to discover thoughtful and practical ways to make your team feel valued and supported.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why showing appreciation to your staff is essential for building a cohesive and positive t...

    12min

  2. 5 DE DEZ.

    Ask Us Anything Part 12: A Rapid-Fire Farewell with Paul

    Welcome back to Special Education for Beginners! Today’s episode is a special one as we close out our beloved "Ask Us Anything" series with my incredible co-host, Paul. After two amazing years of working together, including 11 months of answering your burning questions about special education, Paul and I are wrapping up this chapter of the podcast.We’ve tackled everything from scheduling nightmares and behavior strategies to managing paraprofessionals and navigating IEPs. Through it all, we’v...

    29min

  3. 27 DE NOV.

    Administer Achievement Tests with Success: Part 3-Sharing Results with Confidence

    In the final part of our three-part series on administering achievement tests, we’re focusing on how to present results confidently in IEP meetings. Sharing test results can feel intimidating, but with the right strategies, you can turn these meetings into meaningful, collaborative discussions.In this episode, you’ll learn:How to present your report as a conversation rather than simply reading the data.The importance of using parent-friendly language and providing clear, actionable explanatio...

    15min

  4. 20 DE NOV.

    Administer Achievement Tests with Success: Part 2-Writing the Report

    In this episode of Special Education for Beginners, we continue our three-part series on administering achievement tests by focusing on how to write professional, comprehensive reports based on the data you’ve collected. Writing a well-organized report isn’t just a formality—it’s a critical step in the evaluation process that guides decision-making and sets the foundation for collaboration with your IEP team.You’ll learn:Why writing a clear, professional report is essential for documenting th...

    15min

  5. 13 DE NOV.

    Administer Achievement Tests with Success: Part 1-Preparation

    In this episode, we kick off a 3-part series on how to administer, report on and present achievement tests professionally.Today, we focus on setting up for test administration. I’ll walk you through the specific steps to create a structured, distraction-free environment that allows students to focus and perform at their best. I’ll also share practical advice on monitoring student behavior during the test—like fatigue or distraction—that can impact results and provide valuable context when int...

    12min

  6. 6 DE NOV.

    Ask Us Anything Part 11: Challenging Behaviors + Assistive Technology

    In this episode of Special Education for Beginners Jennifer is joined by her co-host Paul to discuss the essential topics of de-escalation in the special education classroom and incorporating assistive technology into IEPs. Learn about how to handle extreme challenges educators face when students become overwhelmed and practical de-escalation strategies that you can implement today. "How do you handle very challenging behaviors in the classroom?" - Amber Consistent routines Ide...

    25min

  7. 23 DE OUT.

    Streamline Paperwork Using Templates with Caroline Koehler

    In this episode, Caroline Koehler from Celavora Education and Sped Up Paperwork joins me to discuss the ever-pressing issue of paperwork in special education. Listen in as we share effective strategies and tools designed to help special educators manage your documentation more efficiently. This discussion is essential for anyone looking to reduce the administrative burden and focus more on teaching.Key Talking Points:Caroline’s Professional Background: From kindergarten to special education, ...

    22min

  8. 16 DE OUT.

    Handling the Unexpected: Emily's Story of Embracing Challenges with a Positive Mindset

    In today’s episode of Special Education for Beginners, I share an inspiring conversation I recently had with a new special education teacher, Emily, who demonstrated an incredible capacity for resilience and optimism in the face of a challenging situation. When Emily was unexpectedly assigned a new student with complex needs, she chose to embrace the challenge with positivity and grace rather than frustration or overwhelm.As special educators, we often find ourselves in situations that test o...

    7min
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The Go-To Podcast for Special Educators who want to reduce their stress and begin to feel success.Hey special educator…Overwhelmed by the absurd amount of paperwork on your to-do list? Wish you had the skills to build a rock-solid team with your paraprofessionals? Do you find yourself scouring the internet for how to meet the diverse needs of each student on your caseload? Hey there friend…I’m Jennifer Hofferber from Sped Prep Academy, an award winning veteran special education teacher and current instructional coach who has walked in your shoes through each of these challenges. And yes, I've got the metaphorical blisters to prove it!  I’ve cried your tears and felt your pain and now I’m here to support you the way I wish someone would have been there to support me.  Listen in each week as my guests and I dish out practical wisdom to help you handle all the classroom curveballs thrown your way, and learn how to laugh in spite of the chaos to celebrate those small, yet significant victories that only a special educator can understand. So…Are you ready? Wipe your tears and put on your superhero cape because together we are going to learn how to survive and thrive in the ever crazy, completely overwhelming, laugh so you don’t cry profession of being a special education teacher. Next Steps: Visit the Website: https://www.spedprepacademy.com Join the Free Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SpedPrepAcademy Email Me: jennifer@spedprepacademy.com

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