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Special Education for Beginners | Managing Paraprofessionals, Special Education Strategies, First Year Sped Teachers, Special Jennifer Hofferber - Special Education Teacher and Coach
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5.0 • 23 Ratings
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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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How to Effectively Support and Collaborate with our Paraprofessionals with Jenn Adams
Today, we are thrilled to have Jenn Adams return to the show. In this episode, Jen and I focus to one of my favorite topics: working effectively with paraprofessionals. We dive deep into strategies for building strong teams, defining roles clearly, and ensuring every team member is on the same page to maximize classroom dynamics and student success.Key Discussion Points:Understanding Paraprofessional Roles: challenges teachers face, especially new ones, in defining the roles and responsibilit...
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Progress Monitoring Methods & Strategies
Today's episode is all about progress monitoring—a foundational element in special education that ensures each student's unique educational journey is effectively supported. Whether you're new to this field or looking to refine your current strategies, understanding how to implement a solid progress monitoring system is crucial. Talking Points:Understanding Progress MonitoringDefinition and importance of progress monitoring in special educationHow it helps in achieving personalized educa...
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Easy Behavior Strategies with Abby from Mrs. Moe's Modifications
Welcome back to another insightful episode of "Special Education for Beginners"! Today, we're thrilled to host Abby from Mrs. Moe's Modifications. After much anticipation since 2021, we've finally connected to explore her extensive experience in behavior management within special education. Abby will share her revolutionary behavior roadmap and practical tips for effectively managing challenging behaviors in the classroom.Talking Points:Understanding and Implementing Effective Behavior Manage...
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Ask Us Anything Series: Part 7- Recommended Materials + Optimizing Paras
Welcome to the July segment of Ask Us Anything! In these fun episodes of the Special Education for Beginners podcast, Jennifer and her monthly co-host, Paul, answer the questions you ask. This episode is packed with practical wisdom and tips to help you handle the challenges of the special education classroom.Today's Questions:Katie from Florida: "I am a brand new teacher starting this fall in a resource classroom, but I also will have some students who have higher needs and are with me a lot...
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Rethinking Behavior: Adopt a Skill Not Will Mindset with Jenny Walmsley
Welcome to a thought-provoking episode of the Sped Prep Academy Podcast, where we are joined once again by Jenny Walmsley, a seasoned special education teacher turned behavior coach. With her Masters in Applied Behavior Analysis and as the founder of Braving BSEL, Jenny brings a wealth of knowledge in supporting the behavioral, social, and emotional learning of both students and educators. In today’s episode, we dive into the concept of "Skill Not Will" to approach challenging behaviors in th...
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Organize Your Way to Special Education Success with a Caseload Planner
In today's episode, Jennifer shares her personal journey with organization (or lack there of) and the challenges she faced throughout her career, and introduces a transformative tool for special educators—the Special Education Caseload and IEP Planner.Key Points:The Importance of Organization:Jennifer discusses the overwhelming nature of a special educator's daily tasks, from writing IEPs to managing classroom behaviors and communicating with parentsShe emphasizes how a lack of organization c...
Customer Reviews
Great podcast!
Such an essential resource Special Educators! It’s a must listen!
Extremely informative
As a parent of a twice exceptional child, I started listening to get an insiders perspective so I could better assist in her accommodations. I since decided to go into the field of special education and I enjoy listening to the podcast during my daily commute while I’m pursuing my certification.
What a gift
I have been blessed to personally work with Jennifer while I was a general education teacher and she was one of my biggest cheerleaders to show me that I was made for SPED. Her passion for this job is inspiring. Getting this knowledge from her brain is truly a gift ❤️