Sped Prep Academy Blog
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 -...
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....
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...
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,...
6 First Year Special Education Teacher Tips
It seems like a life-time ago and yet it feels like yesterday.
The first day as a new special education teacher.
After years of classes and student...
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.
