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STEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management
STEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management
Michelle Vazquez, M.A.Ed., Special Education Teacher, Special Ed Teacher, IEP Writer, Special Education Teacher Coach

Confused with how to write IEPs (Individualized Education Plans)? Not sure how to keep track of all the data? Tired of searching... more

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Episodes

107. *Special Announcement* 4 Steps to Prep Paraprofessionals, Special Ed Assistants for the Beginning of the School Year

Hey Special Ed Teacher, *Special Announcement at the end of the episode!* Do you know what to prep your educational aides before... more

20 Aug 2024 · 18 minutes
106. Dyslexia: What Is It & How Special Education Teachers Can Help Struggling Readers with Melanie Brethour

Hey Special Ed Teacher, In today’s episode, we have special guest Melanie Brethour. Melanie Brethour is a resource teacher from Montreal,... more

13 Aug 2024 · 38 minutes
105. How to Lessen Stress at the Beginning of the School Year for Sped Teachers With Brittany Blackwell

Hey Special Ed Teacher, Already stressed with the new school year coming up? Don’t want to feel overwhelmed with all the... more

06 Aug 2024 · 35 minutes
104. Concrete-Representational-Abstract Method: How to Utilize CRA in Math with Students with Special Needs

Hey Sped Teacher, Are you wondering if the way you are teaching your students math is effective? Are you curious what... more

30 Jul 2024 · 9 minutes
103. Top 10 Most Downloaded Episodes: 2nd Birthday Celebration for the Podcast!

Hey Special ed Teacher, Happy 2nd birthday to the Stepping into Special Education Podcast! I can’t believe it’s been 2 years... more

23 Jul 2024 · 14 minutes
102. 6 Top Tips for New Teachers from Our Stepping into Special Education Community Members!

Hey Special education Teacher, Are you a new special education teacher excited to jump into your very own classroom next year?... more

16 Jul 2024 · 15 minutes
101. Need Admin Support? A Principal’s Perspective on How to Collaborate as a Special Ed Team with Dr. Patricia Corral

Hey Sped Teacher, Have you wondered how to ask your administrators for support? Are you looking for tips on how to... more

09 Jul 2024 · 34 minutes
100. Reflecting on 100 Episodes! Memories and Lessons Learned with Stepping into Special Education the Podcast

Hey Special Ed Teacher, We made it to 100 episodes of the Stepping Into Special Education podcast. I cannot believe it!... more

02 Jul 2024 · 18 minutes
99. Concrete-Representational-Abstract (CRA) Method in Math for Special Education Teachers an Overview

Hey Special Education Teacher, Are your students finding it difficult to comprehend certain math concepts, despite repeated teaching strategies? Want to... more

25 Jun 2024 · 13 minutes
98. Re Release Ep 36. Want Help with Behavior Strategies for Your Students with Special Needs The Top 5 Resources to Get the Behavior Support You NEED

Hey Sped Teacher, Are you struggling with behavior strategies for your students with special needs? Have you tried everything you can... more

18 Jun 2024 · 14 minutes
97. End of the Year Wrap-Up: My Special Ed Teacher Journey 2023-2024

Hey Special Education Teacher, We made it to the end of another school year! But before we head into summer and... more

11 Jun 2024 · 12 minutes
96. Least Restrictive Environment: The Continuum of Special Education Services

Hey Special Ed Teacher, You know that having students in the least restrictive environment is the law but have you found... more

04 Jun 2024 · 12 minutes
95. 4 Things I’m Already Planning for Next School Year as a Sped Teacher!

Hey Sped Teacher, Have you found yourself scrambling at the end of summer to get everything ready for the new school... more

28 May 2024 · 10 minutes
94. Want a Work & Home Life Balance? How I Get Work Done and Turn It Off as a Special Ed Teacher!

Hey Special Education Teacher, Are you looking to find a better work and home life balance? Are you convinced that staying... more

21 May 2024 · 17 minutes
93. The 1 Thing I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Special Ed Teacher!

Hey Sped Teacher, Curious about what a veteran special education teacher wishes she knew before beginning her special education teaching journey?... more

14 May 2024 · 11 minutes
92. 5 Tips on How to Survive the Last Month of the School Year! Special Education Teacher Edition

Hey Special Education Teacher, Feeling the pressure of the last month of the school year? Wondering how to keep students engaged... more

07 May 2024 · 12 minutes
91. How to Collaborate with General Ed Teachers for Our Students with Disabilities

Hey Sped Teacher, Are you struggling to connect with your gen ed colleagues as a special education teacher? Do you want... more

30 Apr 2024 · 14 minutes
90. Resource Specialist Teacher vs Special Day Class Teacher: What’s the Difference?

Hey Special education Teacher, Are you considering making a transition from SDC to RSP, or RSP to SDC? Have you wondered... more

23 Apr 2024 · 16 minutes
89. Transitional IEPs: What Are They and Quick Tips for Sped Teachers!

Hey Sped Teacher, Do you have elementary or middle school students transitioning on to their next school? Are you unsure how... more

16 Apr 2024 · 12 minutes
88. 9 Tips on How to Lessen State Test Anxiety for Students with Special Needs!

Hey Special Ed Teacher, Are you looking for ways to help your students with special needs manage test anxiety? Do you... more

09 Apr 2024 · 18 minutes
87. 5 Ways to Celebrate Autism Acceptance Month with All Students!

Hey Special Education Teacher, April is Autism Acceptance Month! Do you have a favorite way to celebrate Autism Acceptance Month?  Working in... more

02 Apr 2024 · 15 minutes
86. Being Evaluated This Year? 8 Things You Must Include in Your Lesson Plan Before Your Next Observation as a Special Ed Teacher!

Hey Sped Teacher, Are you nervous about an upcoming observation? Do you tend to stress yourself out by overdoing it on... more

26 Mar 2024 · 14 minutes
85. Top 3 Reasons to Focus on Behavior FIRST before Academics with Your Students with Disabilities!

Hey Special Ed Teacher, Do you struggle with managing behavior in your special ed classroom? Are you ready to create a... more

19 Mar 2024 · 14 minutes
84. State Testing Is Coming! How to Prep NOW for the State Assessment as a Special Education Teacher

In this episode, I am breaking down the 6 steps I take to preparing myself and my students for state... more

12 Mar 2024 · 12 minutes
83. Can’t Fit Everything in One Day? 6 Tips on How to Feel Productive in Your SPED Classroom!

Tune in to hear my 6 best productivity tips for when it feels like you can’t fit everything into your... more

05 Mar 2024 · 13 minutes
82. Want a Change of Placement (COP)? 6 Areas to Look at FIRST for Your Student with Special Needs

In this episode, I am diving into the 6 areas you need to look at first before thinking of changing... more

27 Feb 2024 · 13 minutes
81. Mild to Moderate Support Needs vs Extensive Support Needs: What’s the Difference?

Hey Special Ed Teacher, Are you unsure if you want to teach in a mild to moderate or extensive needs classroom?... more

20 Feb 2024 · 15 minutes
80. Are You Returning Next School Year? 5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Leaving Your Special Ed Teaching Position

I am sharing the 5 questions I believe you should ask yourself before you make a decision about leaving your... more

13 Feb 2024 · 13 minutes
79. Which Teaching Credential or License Is Right for You? 5 Types of Special Education Specialty Areas

Join me in this episode as I break down the 5 different types of specialty areas in special education.

06 Feb 2024 · 14 minutes
78. Don’t Do These 5 Things with Parents of Special Needs Students

In this episode, we’re diving into 5 things to avoid when building strong relationships with our students’ parents

30 Jan 2024 · 13 minutes
77. Time to Collect IEP Meeting Documents? 5 Steps to Begin Gathering What You Need Now as a Special Ed Teacher!

Today, I’m breaking down the 5 steps I take to ensure I am ready to step into my IEP meetings... more

23 Jan 2024 · 12 minutes
76. Token Boards: 7 Steps to Start Replacing Behaviors with Your Students with Disabilities!

Hey Sped Teacher, How do you use token boards in the special ed classroom? How do you use token boards effectively?... more

16 Jan 2024 · 12 minutes
75. How to Collaborate and Maintain a Good Relationship with Your Special Needs Parents!

Hey Special Education Teacher, How do you work with parents of your students with special needs? What do you say when... more

09 Jan 2024 · 12 minutes
74. My Top 6 Special Ed Classroom Tips to Keep You Organized!

Hey Special Ed Teacher, How do you structure your special education classroom? How do you manage your special ed class? What... more

02 Jan 2024 · 12 minutes
73. What I Learned in 2023 as a Special Education Teacher and My Goals for 2024!

Hey Sped Teacher, How was your 2023 year? Did you learn any new lessons personally and/or professionally? Any upcoming goals you’d... more

27 Dec 2023 · 18 minutes
72. To Work or Not to Work? The Pros & Cons and How I Spend My Winter Break as a Sped Teacher!

Hey Special Ed Teacher, It’s almost time for winter break! Do you have a plan for how you are spending your... more

19 Dec 2023 · 16 minutes
71. 7 Areas to Declutter in Your Special Education Classroom Before Winter Break!

Hey Sped Teacher, Is your classroom environment feeling overwhelming? Want to feel more organized after winter break? Don’t know what areas... more

05 Dec 2023 · 10 minutes
70. Struggling with Lesson Planning? 5 Must-Haves When Teaching Your Students with Disabilities

Hey Special Education Teacher, Struggling with lesson planning? How do you begin teaching your students with special needs? What does your... more

28 Nov 2023 · 11 minutes
69. Re-Release Ep 20 “Am I Doing a Good Job?” 4 Questions to Ask Yourself to Feel Validated as a Special Education Teacher!

Hey Special Ed Teacher, Today’s episode is a re-release of episode 20! Are you up late, worried? Thinking if you’re doing a... more

21 Nov 2023 · 20 minutes
68. Power Struggles with Your Students with Special Needs? DO THIS!

Hey Sped Teacher, How do you deal with a power struggle with your students with special needs? Can you prevent these... more

14 Nov 2023 · 14 minutes
67. Co-teaching Essentials: My 6 Must-Haves to Support Special Ed Student Success

Hey Special Education Teacher, Are you new to co-teaching? Do you know how it works in special ed? What materials do... more

07 Nov 2023 · 13 minutes
66. Re-Release Ep 21. 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, It's the end of the first quarter! That means progress reports are due! So, I am re-releasing... more

24 Oct 2023 · 15 minutes
65. Top 4 IEP Goal Questions Answered!

Hey Sped Teacher, Struggling with interpreting IEP goals? Need a better explanation of how to teach goals according to your student's... more

17 Oct 2023 · 12 minutes
64. My 8 Favorite Special Ed Teaching Strategies That I Use for My Students with Learning Disabilities

Hey Special Ed Teacher, Do you need more teaching strategies to use as a special education teacher? What are ways that... more

10 Oct 2023 · 15 minutes
63. Struggling with Organizing Your RSP Schedule? 5 Components You MUST-HAVE When Creating Your Resource Specialist Program Schedule!

Hey Special Education Teacher, If you’re a Resource Specialist Teacher, do you struggle with your schedule? Can’t find the right time... more

03 Oct 2023 · 12 minutes
62. Inherited a Poorly Written IEP? 4 Steps to Fix That Individualized Education Plan!

Hey Sped Teacher, What do you do when you’ve inherited a poorly written IEP? Do you know who to contact about... more

26 Sep 2023 · 9 minutes
61. Inherited an IEP? 5 Signs Your New Student’s Individualized Education Plan Needs Your Attention NOW!

Hey Special Education Teacher, What do you do when you receive a new student’s IEP? How do you know it’s well-written?... more

19 Sep 2023 · 10 minutes
60. Special Education Service Providers: How to Collaborate & Work Together as an IEP Team!

Hey Sped Teacher, How do you work with service providers for your students with disabilities? How often do you communicate with... more

12 Sep 2023 · 14 minutes
59. Student Relationships: 4 Reasons Why Connecting with Your Students with Special Needs Are NECESSARY!

Hey Special Ed Teacher, Why are building relationships with students with special needs important? What is the first step to building... more

05 Sep 2023 · 14 minutes
58. Paraprofessional Training 101: 4 Main Areas You Need to Train Classroom Support Staff, Special Ed Assistants, One-On-One Aides

Hey Special Education Teacher, Wondering how to train paraprofessionals in your special ed classroom? How do you manage special education assistants... more

30 Aug 2023 · 11 minutes
57. Back to School Special: Best Episodes to Start Up Your Special Education Classroom NOW!

Hey Special Education Teacher, Are you ready for the new school year? Do you need help with organizing your classroom? Are... more

15 Aug 2023 · 15 minutes
56. Plan the Year with Me! How to Set-up Your Planner as a Special Education Teacher

Hey Special Ed Teacher, Have you set up your teacher planner? What do you include in your planner as a special... more

11 Aug 2023 · 16 minutes
55. Top 10 Most Downloaded Episodes: 1st Birthday Celebration for the Podcast!

Hey Special Education Teacher, Happy 1st Birthday to the Stepping Into Special Education Podcast! I can’t believe it has been a... more

25 Jul 2023 · 18 minutes
54. Co-teaching Models: 6 Methods Used for Students with or without Special Needs

Hey Special Education Teacher, What are co-teaching models in special education? What are the different types of co-teaching? Wondering what are... more

18 Jul 2023 · 16 minutes
53. How to Write Meaningful Impact Statements / Present Levels for IEPs (Individualized Education Plans) With Jennifer Hofferber

Hey Special Education Teacher, Struggling to write present levels in your IEPs (Individualized Education Plans)? Are your impact statements meaningful? Do... more

11 Jul 2023 · 29 minutes
52. 5 Things You Can Do NOW to Get Your SPED Class Ready for the New School Year!

Hey Special Education Teacher, Are you eager to start getting ready for the new school year? Want a head start in... more

04 Jul 2023 · 16 minutes
51. 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... more

28 Jun 2023 · 17 minutes
50. How to Handle Challenging Behavior from Students with Special Needs with Dr. Christine Reeve

Hey Special Education Teacher, How do you manage behaviors in your special ed classroom? What about handling challenging behaviors from your... more

20 Jun 2023 · 45 minutes
49. End of the Year Wrap-Up: My Special Ed Teacher Journey 2022-2023

Hey Special Ed Teacher, It is the end of the school year! But, before we ride into the summer sunset, have... more

15 Jun 2023 · 19 minutes
48. Want Materials & Resources at Your Fingertips? 4 Ideas to Grab What You Need NOW in Your Special Education Classroom!

Resources Mentioned: Submit your behavior questions! Record it here NOW! EP 12 - Student Paperwork Stressing You Out? 4 Easy Classroom Systems... more

07 Jun 2023 · 12 minutes
47. Don’t Have Time as a Sped Teacher? Do this ONE THING Instead!

Resources Mentioned: Get your Educate & Rejuvenate Live Virtual Conference tickets HERE! Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less By: Greg McKeown Connect with... more

30 May 2023 · 17 minutes
46. How to Survive the Last Weeks of the School Year: Special Ed Edition

Hey Special Ed Teacher, Are you struggling to keep your students engaged during the last weeks of the school year? If... more

23 May 2023 · 9 minutes
45. 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... more

16 May 2023 · 10 minutes
44. 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... more

09 May 2023 · 10 minutes
43. Struggling to Connect with Your Diverse Students? 3 Ways to Create Community in Your Special Education Classroom with Jocelynn Hubbard

Hey SPED Teacher, Do you have students that come from different cultural backgrounds and experiences? Are you a special educator that... more

03 May 2023 · 45 minutes
42. 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... more

25 Apr 2023 · 10 minutes
41. 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... more

18 Apr 2023 · 15 minutes
Re-Release 3: (Ep. 40) 5 Tips to Work Best with Your Paraprofessional, Instructional Assistant, Teacher Aide, Class Aide

Hey Special Ed Teacher, In celebration of the 40th episode, I am re-releasing episode 3, an oldie but goodie! Are you not... more

11 Apr 2023 · 31 minutes
39. 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... more

04 Apr 2023 · 15 minutes
38. School Counseling Strategies to Help Students in Special Education with Rachel Davis

Hey Sped Teacher, Have you collaborated with your school counselor? Do you know how they can help special needs students? What... more

28 Mar 2023 · 28 minutes
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Resources Mentioned: Get your Educate & Rejuvenate Live Virtual Conference tickets HERE! Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less By: Greg McKeown Connect with Michelle Vazquez: Download... more