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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
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
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Email Me: jennifer@spedprepacademy.com
Special Education for Beginners | Managing Paraprofessionals, Special Education Strategies, First Year Sped Teachers, Special Ed Overwhelm, Paperwork for Special Education Teachers
Welcome to Special Education for Beginners!
Hey special educator…Overwhelmed by the absurd amount of paperwork on your to-do list? Do you wish you had the skills to build a rock-solid team with your paraprofessionals? Are you challenged by disruptive classroom behaviors or found yourself scouring the internet searching for how to meet the diverse needs of each student, how to progress monitor , how to write IEP goals and on and on? Are you frustrated that it seems no one in your family truly understands what it means to be a special educator? If this sounds like you, you’ve landed yourself in the right spot. In this podcast, you'll find strategies to streamline paperwork, learn techniques for managing staff and behaviors, get insightful tips to meet each child where they are and take them where they need to be and finally feel seen and heard.
Hey there friend…I’m Jennifer Hofferber, 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, felt your pain and made it to the other side…and now I’m here to support you.
I want you to think of your role as a special educators as a journey. It’s like taking a road trip with a good friend. Sure there will be potholes and and unexpected bumps. . Sure there will be road blocks and detours. And throughout your trip you are going to laugh and cry. But can I tell you something?…I wouldn’t trade this trip for anything. That rough road you are on is lined with moments of profound joy and triumph. Together we will find the strength and knowledge we need to navigate this journey, and we’ll learn how to transform challenges into victories.
My mission is to empower you with the confidence to run a successful department. To transform your classroom from a place of stress to one of success. If you're ready to enhance your skills, feel confident in this challenging career you've chosen, and connect with someone who truly understands what you are going through and how you are feeling, then this podcast is tailor-made for you. Special Education for Beginners is your go-to podcast for navigating the world of special education.
Every week, join me and other guests as we teach you how to handle all the classroom curveballs thrown your way, and learn to laugh in the midst of chaos. We'll celebrate those small, yet significant victories that only a special educator can truly appreciate. So, are you ready? Wipe those tears, put on your superhero cape, and together, let's learn how to survive and thrive in this ever-crazy, completely overwhelming, laugh-so-you-don't-cry profession of being a special education teacher.
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Hey, special educator, are you overwhelmed by the absurd amount of paperwork on your to do list? Do you wish you had the skills to build a rock solid team with your paraprofessionals? Are you challenged by the many disruptive classroom behaviors? Or find yourself scouring the internet searching for how to meet the diverse needs of each student, how to progress, monitor, how to write IEP goals, and on and on? Are you frustrated that it seems no one in your family or friend circle truly understands what it means to be a special educator? If this sounds like you, you've landed yourself in the right spot. In this podcast, you'll find strategies to streamline paperwork, learn techniques for managing staff and behaviors, get insightful tips to meet each child where they are and take them where they need to be, and then finally feel seen and heard.
Speaker 0:Hey there, friend. I'm Jennifer Hofferber, 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 have the metaphorical blisters to prove it. I have cried your tears and felt your pain and made it to the other side, and now I'm here to support you. I want you to think of your role as a special educator as a journey. It's like taking a road trip with a good friend. Sure, there will be potholes and unexpected bumps, there will be roadblocks and detours, and throughout your trip you're going to laugh and cry and get lost. But can I tell you something? I wouldn't trade this trip for anything. That rough road you are on is lined with magical moments of profound joy and triumph. Together, we will find the strength and the knowledge we need to navigate this journey and we will learn how to transform challenges into victories.
Speaker 0:My mission is to empower you with the competence to run a successful department, to transform your classroom from a place of stress to one of success. If you are ready to enhance your skills, feel confident in this challenging career you've chosen, and connect with someone who truly understands what you're going through and how you're feeling, then this podcast is tailor-made for you. Special Education for Beginners is your go-to podcast for navigating the world of special education Every week. Join me and other guests as we teach you how to handle all the classroom curveballs thrown your way and learn to laugh in the midst of chaos. We will celebrate those small yet significant victories that only a special educator can truly appreciate. So are you ready? Wipe those tears, put on your superhero cape, and together let's learn how to survive and thrive in this ever-crazy, completely overwhelming, laugh-so-you-don't-cry profession of being a special education teacher.