Podcast Episodes

154. Should Students Be Working on the Same Goals or Tasks Every Week?

Is it okay to keep the same tasks in your independent work system week after week?

Short answer? YES.
Until it’s a no. 😅

In this episode of the Special…

5 months ago

153. That Time Progress Monitoring Made Me Cry

This one’s different.

In this raw and real episode, I’m sharing a moment I haven’t talked about before—a Thursday afternoon (or was it a Tuesday?) whe…

5 months, 1 week ago

152. Taming the Special Ed Paperwork Monster

That paper stack on your desk? It’s not your imagination—it really is multiplying.

In this spooky Halloween episode, I’m sharing how I handle the pape…

5 months, 2 weeks ago

151. IEP Work Bins: Let's Build One Together!

Ever feel like IEP implementation is a full-time job… on top of your *actual* full-time job?

In this episode, I’m breaking down my go-to system for st…

5 months, 3 weeks ago

150. Real Talk: Training Paraprofessionals on the Clock

What happens when you're expected to train your paraprofessional team... but you're not given any time to actually do it?

In this episode, we're keepi…

6 months ago

149. Special Ed Survival Mode: Resetting When You’re Feeling Behind

Tired of feeling like you’re already behind by October? You’re not alone. The truth is, you’re not behind because you’re doing something wrong—you’re…

6 months, 1 week ago

148. The 2-Minute Shortcut to Finding the Right Student Tasks

Tired of spending hours hunting for the right student tasks? In this episode of Special Educators Resource Room, I’ll show you how to cut through the…

6 months, 2 weeks ago

147. Let's Differentiate a General Education Lesson Together

How I’d differentiate a scripted math lesson Math Lesson - without doing more work: Eureka Math is a strong curriculum—but not every lesson is a perf…

6 months, 3 weeks ago

146. Stepping Into a Small School with Big Habits: Special Educators POV

Ever walk into a school that feels more like a family reunion than a functioning team? You’re not alone.

In this episode, I’m answering a real questio…

7 months ago

145. Planning an Inclusion Lesson? Start Here

Planning for inclusion doesn’t have to mean creating a whole second lesson—or carrying the entire differentiation load by yourself. In this episode, …

7 months, 1 week ago