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How to Maximize Paraprofessional Support
Unsung heroes in the bustling world of special education, paraprofessionals pour their hearts and souls into supporting students and teachers alike. ...
7 State Testing Strategies to Support Your Students
This time of year, the energy level in a classroom seems to spring to life. The excitement of outdoor recess and the anticipation for summer make stud...
Surviving IEP Season: 9 Tips for Sanity and Success
Oh, Spring! That fabulous time of year when the flowers decide to show off and the sun finally remembers we exist... But for you, my superhero special...
How To Spruce Up Your IEP Meeting Space
Has anyone ever calculated just HOW much time a special educator spends in a conference room?
Let's see...approximately 25 students a year, sometimes...
Level Up Your IEP Impact Statements
As a special educator, you understand the significance of crafting individualized IEPs. You develop PLAAFP statements that are specific to the student...
5 Strategies to Work as a Team with Paraprofessionals
It's no secret that working with paraprofessionals can be complex and it's often one of the most challenging aspects of being a special educator...
Use a Paraprofessional Interest Survey to Get to Know Your Paraprofessionals
Have you ever wondered…what in the world would I do without my paraprofessionals? Actually, you have probably experienced not having them there to he...
Build Better Communication Between School and Home
One of the most important things you can do for your students is to have a relationship with their parents. These relationships serve as a foundation ...
Sensory Diet: A Step-by-Step Guide
A Step-by-Step Guide to Administering a Sensory Assessment
Special education students often face challenges when it comes to sensory processing. To ...
IEP Meetings Gone Wrong: 5 Fixable Mistakes
Thinking back to my first years as a special educator makes my heart rate go up. I wish I could go back and apologize to the parents for holding such ...
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.
