Special Educators Resource Room

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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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72. Fine Motor Skills (When Students Don't Qualify for OT)

Apr 23 2024 13 mins

Tune in for simple teacher tips to help young students. improve their fine motor skills during a busy school day in special education settings. You'll learn how to make these activities part of your regular classroom routine without needing extra time. This ensures that all students, even those who might not qualify for occupational therapy, get the help they need to develop s

71. How Do You Fit in SEL into Your Already Busy Day?

Apr 17 2024 11 mins

Social Emotional Learning has a BIG impact on classroom community, but how do you fit it into an already jam-packed school day? I'm sharing 3 practical tips for adding SEL to your classroom WITHOUT disrupting the routine. Try this ideas with your own students! Links mentioned in this episode of Special Educators Resource Room:Restorative Practice Read Aloud Suggestions:https:/

70. Backward Planning 101: A Special Educator’s Secret Weapon

Apr 10 2024 9 mins

Welcome to "Backward Planning 101: A Special Educator’s Secret Weapon." In this episode, we're diving into how backward planning can transform your teaching and boost student success in the special education setting. It's all about starting with your end goal and designing each lesson to achieve those outcomes, ensuring that every minute in the classroom count

69. Are You Doing This With Paraprofessionals?

Apr 03 2024 8 mins

Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! This episode is full of advice on how we can express appreciation for support staff in the special education setting anytime of year. Be sure to listen to Episode 15 and download the free Paraprofessional Appreciation Sticky Notes for a quick token of appreciation: The Best Paraprofessional Appreciation Ideas (that are free or mostly free!)

68. CoTeacher Conversations Part Two: How to Say What You Mean

Mar 27 2024 11 mins

If you're struggling with coteaching or maybe feeling nervous about getting along with coteachers, this special podcast episode is for you! This is Part 2 of the CoTeacher Conversations. Be sure to check out Part 1 - Special Educators Resource Room Episode 67. Not sure what to say - especially when having difficult conversations at school? Here's the help guide every spec

67. CoTeaching Conversations Part One: Imposter Syndrome

Mar 20 2024 10 mins

Co-Teacher Conversations Part One - Navigating Tricky Coteaching PartnershipsWhat do you do when coteaching isn't working out? In this episode, I'm sharing the reality of coteaching and tips to get through less than stellar inclusion teaching scenarios. For more information on improving communication and the coteaching relationship in the inclusion classroom setting, chec

66. Choosing Supplementary Materials: Top Tips for Special Educators

Mar 13 2024 10 mins

As special educators, we are often on the lookout for supplemental resources to support struggling students. There are so many choices out there, but if you've ever looked you already know that not all educational materials are created equal. Learn more about finding "just right" resources for your students:https://positivelylearningblog.com/choosing-supplementary-re

65. Task Boxes: What I've Learned (Know Better, Do Better!)

Mar 06 2024 8 mins

No matter how long we've been in education, there are still new things to learn! Recently I had the opportunity to learn from a podcast by someone I greatly admire.You can check out Dr. Christine Reeve's podcast here:Autism Classroom Resources: https://autismclassroomresources.com/podcasts/In February 2024, Dr. Reeve did an entire podcast series on independent work system

64. Using Break Passes as a Behavior Tool

Feb 28 2024 12 mins

Should we use a break pass system as a behavior strategy? In this episode, I share my classroom struggles with elopement and what we tried (and tried) to implement. This is a honest look at utilizing different behavior tools to support student learning. If you're ready to tackle student behavior and think a break system is the ticket, check out this ready-to-go classroom resou

63. What Are Other Special Educators Doing?

Feb 21 2024 7 mins

Special Educators, let's get nosy! Sometimes the very best professional development comes from each other, not workshops or textbooks. In this episode, learn more about what other special educators are talking about and using in their classrooms. Want to keep learning from each other? Be sure to join the Special Educators Resource Room Facebook community here:https://www.faceb