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Mastering the Special Education Schedule (One Tetris Piece at a Time)
Mastering the Special Education Schedule (One Tetris Piece at a Time)
Introduction
Whether you teach in a resource room, a self-contained class, ...
Keeping Perspective in Special Education: A Pep Talk for the New School Year
Keeping Perspective in Special Education: A Pep Talk for the New School Year
Introduction
Are you feeling that beginning of the year exhaustion, ye...
How to Choose the Right Data Collection System for Your Classroom
How to Choose the Right Data Collection System for Your Classroom
Collecting data is one of the most important things we do as special education teac...
Student-Led IEP Meetings: Empowering Students to Take Charge of Their Education
Student-Led IEP Meetings: Empowering Students to Take Charge of Their Education
Imagine a student sitting quietly (and nervously) at the end of a ...
The Pros and Cons of Using an IEP Goal Bank
The Pros and Cons of Using an IEP Goal Bank
Crafting a meaningful Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goal can seem daunting, especially when faced w...
How to Improve the PLAAFP Statements in Your IEPs
Let’s talk about PLAAFP statements - the heart of an IEP. I find a common statement in many PLAAFP statements that I find so frustrating - “no concern...
How to Stay Organized as a Special Education Teacher
The Daily Whirlwind of a Special Educator
Picture this...not that you have to picture it because you’ve probably lived it, but stick with me.
You ar...
How to Maintain Professionalism in Stressful Teaching Situations
Confession: At times in my teaching career, I have felt like I’ve reached a breaking point. Raise your hand if you've ever felt like you were about t...
How to Recharge During Summer Break: Tips for Special Education Teachers
Have you seen that new viral video, “Welcome to Maycemeber”, from the Holderness Family? Parents lament the overwhelming craziness of May in this supe...
5 Strategies to Overcome End-of-Year Fatigue
Ah, April. Spring has sprung, but for many special education teachers, it's a season of exhaustion. Testing, behavior bumps, loosened discipline, and ...
Jennifer Hofferber
Hey! I cannot begin to tell you how happy I am to have you learn with me. I was a special education teacher for 27 years and now I'm the district special education coach. I am so very passionate about sharing my experience and expertise with teachers who are just starting out in the field as well as with those who just need some support to get through the tough times that come with the job.
