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Special Education for Beginners | Managing Paraprofessionals, Special Education Strategies, First Year Sped Teachers, Special Ed Overwhelm, Paperwork for Special Education Teachers

Jennifer Hofferber - Special Education Teacher and Coach

The Go-To Podcast for Special Educators who want to reduce their stress and begin to feel success.

Hey special educator…

Overwhelmed by the absurd amount of paperwork on your to-do list? 
Wish you had the skills to build a rock-solid team with your paraprofessionals? 
Do you find yourself scouring the internet for how to meet the diverse needs of each student on your caseload?


Hey there friend…I’m Jennifer Hofferber from Sped Prep Academy, an award winning veteran special education teacher and current instructional coach who has walked in your shoes through each of these challenges.

And yes, I've got the metaphorical blisters to prove it!  I’ve cried your tears and felt your pain and now I’m here to support you the way I wish someone would have been there to support me. 


Listen in each week as my guests and I dish out practical wisdom to help you handle all the classroom curveballs thrown your way, and learn how to laugh in spite of the chaos to celebrate those small, yet significant victories that only a special educator can understand.

So…Are you ready? Wipe your tears and put on your superhero cape because together we are going to learn how to survive and thrive in the ever crazy, completely overwhelming, laugh so you don’t cry profession of being a special education teacher.


Next Steps:


Visit the Website: https://www.spedprepacademy.com

Join the Free Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SpedPrepAcademy

Email Me: jennifer@spedprepacademy.com

Episodes
Celebrating Autism Through Inclusive Education and Innovative Strategies with Heather HallApril 17, 2024
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Are You Comparing Yourself to Other Teachers? Break out of the Comparison Trap April 10, 2024
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Ask Us Anything Series: Part 4- Para Arguments + Teaching Math FactsApril 03, 2024
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How to Build Stronger Special Ed Teams with Paraprofessionals: A Conversation with Lydia HunninghakeMarch 27, 2024
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The Impact of a Special Education TeacherMarch 20, 2024
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7 Strategies to Support Your Students During State Testing (Or Other High Stakes Tests)March 13, 2024
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Ask Us Anything Series: Part 3- Managing Rotations + Peer InteractionsMarch 06, 2024
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9 Tips to Help Special Educators Survive Spring IEP SeasonFebruary 28, 2024
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Rediscovering Our Why: A Night to Shine ExperienceFebruary 21, 2024
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4 Tools to Help You Be a Better Leader for Your StaffFebruary 14, 2024
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Ask Us Anything Series: Part 2- Managing Behavior + Collaborating with Gen EdFebruary 07, 2024
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Teaching Beyond Labels to Create Active Learners: An Interview with Lois LetchfordJanuary 31, 2024
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Leading Paraprofessionals: 3 Tips to Change Your MindsetJanuary 24, 2024
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Unlocking Dyslexia: Myths, Strategies, and Keys to Success with Lisa ParnelloJanuary 17, 2024
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Strategies for Disruptive Behavior with Rachel from the Behavior Check InJanuary 10, 2024
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Ask Us Anything Series: Part 1- How to Spend $1000 + ParaprofessionalsJanuary 03, 2024
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7 Questions to Help Special Educators ReflectDecember 21, 2023
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Sped Teacher Small Talk: Curriculum ConundrumDecember 06, 2023
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Save Time Writing IEPs with Artificial IntelligenceNovember 14, 2023
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Sped Teacher Small Talk: Laughter Does a Body GoodNovember 01, 2023
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Sped Teacher Small Talk: The Importance of Self-Care for Special EducatorsOctober 11, 2023
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Sped Teacher Small Talk: Working with General Education TeachersSeptember 06, 2023
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Myths and Truths: A Deep Dive into Dyslexia and The Science of ReadingAugust 30, 2023
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5 Strategies to Support Your ParaprofessionalsAugust 23, 2023
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Back to School Productivity Hacks with Ayo JonesAugust 16, 2023
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