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This former Special Ed classroom teacher is on his own with a microphone, to share some of the magic he's learned in his 34+ years in the field. Stories, strategies, and a true grasp for what life can be like for parents and caregivers of Disabled children are waiting here! Witnessing, first hand, your challenges in the home has invigorated my desire to share what I know and to be a cheerleader for your lives and the lives of your child using mindfulness as a fulcrum to success. You are not ...
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STEPPING INTO SPECIAL EDUCATION, Special Education, SPED, Special Ed, Students with Disabilities, Classroom Management

Michelle Vazquez, M.A.Ed., Special Education Teacher, Special Ed Teacher, IEP Writer, Special Education Teacher Coach

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Confused with how to write IEPs (Individualized Education Plans)? Not sure how to keep track of all the data? Tired of searching for the right behavior strategies to manage your special ed. classroom? In this podcast, you will find methods to create IEP goals that students can reach, a system to collect data with your team, & know which behavior strategies will work best for your classroom. My mission is to help new sped teachers write IEPs with confidence, share ideas for classroom manageme ...
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The world needs you to step forward as a grant writer and lead with confidence. I’ll teach you how. Welcome to the Grant Writing Simplified podcast where you’ll learn how to scale your income AND impact through grant writing and nonprofit consulting. I’m Teresa Huff, former special ed teacher turned grant writing coach and nonprofit strategist. I’m here to mentor freelancers and nonprofit leaders like you who are ready for a fulfilling, flexible career while leveraging your skills, growing y ...
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PEP Talks: People Empowering People

Kasey Kellem and Greta Fechter

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Kasey Crawford Kellem is a school counselor, author, yoga instructor, motivational speaker, former business owner and special ed teacher, and now, podcaster. She is a beacon of resiliency as she continues through her journey dodging hurdles but still dancing all along the way! The creator and author of Mind Over Matter Books, Kellem’s first five books, “Believe,” “Love,” “Laugh,” “Relax,” and “Dream” teach children the resiliency tools necessary to overcome obstacles. After her husband died ...
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Welcome to 'AI for Teachers,' your essential podcast unlocking AI's game-changing role in education. Whether you're a seasoned educator or just starting, this is your key to understanding how this tech revolution transforms our classrooms. We'll simplify AI, turning tech talk into easily digestible insights and practical classroom strategies. But we don't stop at tech – we spotlight the triumphs and challenges of AI in real classrooms around the globe. Join us, fuel your curiosity, ignite in ...
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This podcast speaks about the issues and the following factors of Special Education in the classrooms and students needs and the differences that lie in funding, training, and resources in different regional school districts comparing Pico Rivera District from Arnold O. Beckman High School in Tustin District. Brenda A. & Ali P. interviewed three special aide and teacher specialists who have had professional training and experience of directing special ed autistic students and those with phys ...
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Enlightening. Empowering. Supportive. This engaging podcast hosts special education experts to discuss special education topics for special education parents. I would if I could ensure every parent has all the information they need before stepping into their child's IEP meeting. While that may be a lofty goal, I hope this podcast helps you prepare to advocate for your child. If you have a child with disabilities and special education needs, congratulations! You have just become the CEO of yo ...
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Hosted by Lisa Goodell, the goals of this podcast are to EQUIP special ed teachers with ideas and solutions, as well as bring the global special ed teaching community together so we can learn from each other. (So far it has been heard in over 50 countries!) Get all the Show Notes and links at https://LISAGOODELL.COM/PODCAST
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Batsheva Frankel presents an edgy and entertaining educational podcast for teachers, students, parents, administrators and anyone else who cares about the state of education. While it is playful and fun, I also address the revolutionary changes that are happening and need to happen to create more meaningful and engaging education. We’ll celebrate students, educators, and schools who are getting it right and give tools and guidance for inspiring everyone else. Each episode starts with a fauxm ...
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Welcome to No Silly Questions, with your hosts Danielle Freilich and Jordana Fruchter, two New York City educators, school leaders and friends. We were inspired to develop No Silly Questions, after noticing how often our friends were calling us with education-related questions for their kids! Asking us for our insight on everything from the different pedagogical approaches, to developmental milestones in the first few years of life, to navigating how to support their child’s learning needs - ...
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I think I know how to tell this story with the objective being TO CHANGE POLICIES. First, recover as soon as you can hear your own thinking connecting to previous thoughts so it's not just a single thought it's NEW INFO (What You Just Learned!) connecting to a priori. All the previous are writing samples created by adrenaline created by ptsd. -----------------------------------------------moved on------------------------------------------------- Today is March 1, 2024 (3:59 CT) & I am writin ...
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Hungry2Live

Rachel Freeman

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Hungry2Live is about Human Connection over stigma, taboos and traumas that we were told to never share. While I live my life thru the lens of recovery, I will be interviewing humans from all walks of life who have become empowered by overcoming some sort of challenge that has helped shape them into who they are today. It is titled, Hungry2Live because after being in recovery for anorexia and exercise bulimia, the only thing that was constantly present was my hunger to survive, tell my story ...
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We are 3 people that enjoy watching and reading about true crime. We have no background in criminal justice or psychology whatsoever. Steve is a phone man. Tina is a teacher. Christine works in a hospital. We’re just really interested in crime and want to talk about it. We also want you, our listeners, to feel like you’re a part of our conversations. Welcome to Malice After Midnight.
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Join a virtual staffroom of keen teachers to explore the best teaching method known to science: storytelling. In 2014, Epic Tales and EU Lifelong Learning proved that children perform an average of 26% better in tests when taught through stories, a fact that's since been backed up by London's Institute of Education and Bath University, so we're here to help your learners achieve greater success in English, Maths, Science, and more. Hosted by Oxford Owl storyteller Chip Colquhoun, author of t ...
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Blog Order (Podcast 1 in Blog 40) 40. J. Miller, K. Vine, and D. Larkin, ‘The Relationship of Product and Process Performance of the Two-Handed Sidearm Strike’, Physical Education and Sports Pedagogy, 2007, 12, 61–75. 41. K. L. Oliver and R. Lalik, ‘The Body as Curriculum: Learning with Adolescent Girls’, Journal of Curriculum Studies, 2001, 33, 303–33. 42. C. C. Pope and M. O’Sullivan, ‘Darwinism in the Gym’, Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 2003, 22, 311–27. 43. J. Quay, ‘Experie ...
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Hey Special Education Teacher, Are your students finding it difficult to comprehend certain math concepts, despite repeated teaching strategies? Want to learn about evidence-based practices that are proven to help students with learning disabilities excel in math? To be completely honest, teaching math is not one of my strengths. But I know how cru…
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Travis Weiland from the University of Houston (but soon to be at UNC-Charlotte) discusses the chapter "Preparing teachers of statistics: A critical read of standards, review of past research, and future directions" published in The AMTE Handbook of Mathematics Teacher Education (Vol. 5), with chapter co-authors Chris Engledowl and Susan Cannon. Boo…
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Teacher created books are an easy way to ensure all team members are presenting information the same way and can support skill practice at home for families who may not be familiar with instructional standards. Special education administrator and BCBA, Emily Muise, breaks down how to setup instructional books and the range of benefits this tool can…
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I've successful confronted & gotten ahead of the word "NOT" since I used to say, "advocacy is a dialogue, not a monologue" because it's the back-and-forth that can support concussion recovery, not the non-responses, eyes that bug out & visual moments that have stuck. MEMORY ON REPLAY : BORAT. The youTube channel connected to this podcast contains t…
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Artificial Intelligence - just the sound of it transports us to a sci-fi movie. But of course, this is no longer a fiction or a future possibility. We see AI already revolutionizing countless sectors and industries, and it’s coming for education- its impact is imminent, if not already in motion. We’re dying to know if this is a story with a happy e…
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Hey Sped Teacher, Are you struggling with behavior strategies for your students with special needs? Have you tried everything you can think of and aren’t sure what to try next? When we are struggling with behavior issues, it can feel like we have to find a solution on our own. But that is absolutely not the truth! We do not need to figure it out al…
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Predictable chart writing involves creating a chart with a repetitive language structure that gradually changes over time. The predictability helps students anticipate and participate in the writing process. In this episode, Heather Cacioppo breaks down this process. She shares a range of accommodations and accessibility options for implementing th…
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In this episode I’m speaking about the recent Supreme Court decision to overturn the bump stock ban. I will reflect on my time as a teacher dealing with lockdowns and the auspice of being a victim of a mass school shooting and my feelings on what this decision by the court means for us as a nation.By Mark Ingrassia
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Zandra de Araujo (University of Florida), Amber Candela (University of Missouri, St Louis), and Paul Wonsavage (University of Florida) join Sam Otten (University of Missouri, Columbia) to discuss their NSF-funded project entitled Practice-Driven Professional Development (PDPD). They share thoughts on why they are pursuing an incremental approach ra…
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The best words really will end trauma by giving you IDEAS! They want US[A] disconnected, so let's CONNECT! SMC with STT presents DMR. Thank you! I'm going to now deSCRIBE how I got on What's App. It took years and a story about a child in distress! Not just any child, one with special needs. Support the Show.…
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NOTE : The visuals/new & past notes are in the YouTube channel as well (to remove it from this computer--memory capacity!) & haven't done that for awhile. -- R shoulder pain really up limiting time I can be at computer. -- L hip pain in down -- centralizing toward spine & in buttocks with radiating pain in 4 places. Difference with radiating pain […
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Hey Special Education Teacher, We made it to the end of another school year! But before we head into summer and start enjoying our time off, I’m taking some time to look back and reflect on this school year. I have found that taking this time to reflect has really helped me to grow in my career. One thing I love to do at the end of the school year …
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In this episode, Jennifer Hofferber breaks down how to create a personalized expectation list for paraprofessionals. This strategy is crucial for maintaining structure and efficiency in a special education setting, where adaptability and clear communication are paramount. Jennifer walks us through exactly how to create and utilize this list as a su…
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In this episode I’ll be speaking with Elysia Everett, Founder and CEO of Friendly Like Me, Inc. She and co-founder, Dave Jensen, created Friendly Like Me to improve accessibility in public places and to make accessibility information easier to find—so more people can take part. FLM connects individuals with “friendly” places that can accommodate th…
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When a parent walks into a toy store, they are looking for toys that will endure and keep their children engaged. And, yet how many times have we walked out with a light-up, siren-blaring hunk of plastic. If you’re a new parent, we bet you’ve heard of Lovevery, the child development company conceived by our guest today Jessica Rolph. With playkits …
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Hey Special Ed Teacher, You know that having students in the least restrictive environment is the law but have you found yourself wondering what it really means? If you’re like me, you probably learned about LRE in college but by the time you were in the classroom, you found it hard to remember all the details of the continuum of services. In today…
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In this episode, special educator, Jenny Walmsley, explores the topic of using Positive Affirmations. One minute of positive affirmations per day can result in significant improvement of inner behaviors like thoughts and feelings. Jenny shares the research behind this strategy as well as the practical application of this precision teaching procedur…
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Shortly after publication, a transcript of this episode will be published on SpecialEd.fm Gaming and Cognitive Enhancement with Dr. Steve Gullans Summary In this episode, Dana Jonson interviews Dr. Steve Gullans, a trailblazer in biotechnology and cognitive enhancement. Dr. Gullans discusses his journey from academia to pioneering brainwave technol…
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In this episode I’ll be speaking with Elizabeth Webster. Elizabeth is a fine artist, licensed professional counselor and registered art therapist living in Michigan. She earned a bachelor's in fine art at Alma College and earned a dual Masters of Arts in Clinical Counseling with a specialization in Art Therapy from Wayne State University. She curre…
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In these highly tense and polarized times of geopolitical and domestic turmoil, and with the presidential election a few months away, you better believe we’ve wanted to do an episode for you on civics education. And while it’s our first on the topic, it won’t be our last. Safe spaces, trigger warnings, viewpoint diversity or lack thereof, performan…
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internet research started today & because the internet is a container for PTSD/SUICIDE there are ways to contain it. IF SOMEONE REACHES OUT TO YOU or has DMs, messages, behaviors that are completely different, it's perfectly OK to ask, "what's happening?" or just call them. Don't wait, as soon as you get it. The text comes in and you notice it's fr…
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Hey Sped Teacher, Have you found yourself scrambling at the end of summer to get everything ready for the new school year? Are you ready to get a head start on the next school year so you don’t end up stressed again? We are all looking forward to resting and relaxing this summer! We definitely deserve it! But I’ve learned my lesson about waiting un…
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Just listen. I'm done with this space. Just meaning it happened. I can hear my voice. No need for MY voice over theirs since there's nothing RISING UP (mental abuse) or BATTERING DOWN (physical assault) The purpose of ptsd? You're in survival mode so ears/eyes alit and ready to absorb. What you hear/see may mean you get to make it another day. Unti…
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“Bright Kids who Couldn’t Care Less” is the title of our guest Ellen Braaten’s most recent book. And it’s a trend she’s found in her renowned private practice as a clinician. So why do some kids care and others don’t? In our conversation with Ellen we get into childhood motivation, how it all works, and what’s a parent to do when their kid is being…
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Special Education Teacher, Dawn Ellis, shares 5 tips for effectively training your team. Dawn breaks down some common challenges for successful collaboration and gives an overview of how to overcome these obstacles. 5 Steps: 1. Clarify roles and expectations. 2. Establish open communication. 3. Provide relevant training. 4. Collaborate on IEP imple…
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Hey Special Education Teacher, Are you looking to find a better work and home life balance? Are you convinced that staying late and taking work home is just the way it is for teachers? I spent several years staying after school for hours. I had no idea how to turn off work mode and felt like I had to do all the things! A few years down the road, I …
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In this episode, Abby Moehringer shares one of the most important steps to do after a behavior happens. Abby is a special education teacher and BCBA. She breaks down the essential step of repairing after a behavior happens. Abby discusses why this step is important, when repair should happen, and the actionable steps to take when initiating how to …
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Shortly after publication, a transcript of this episode will be published on SpecialEd.fm Host: Dana Jonson Guest: Mark Ostrom, Founder of Joy Collaborative Introduction: In this episode of "Special Ed on Special Ed," host Dana Jonson welcomes Mark Ostrom, the founder of Joy Collaborative, to discuss how his organization uses compassionate design t…
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In this episode I’ll be speaking with Fred Hobbs, Director of Public Relations for Imagine, Colorado for over 18 years. Imagine! was established in 1963 and provides services designed to incorporate people with developmental, cognitive, and physical challenges into the fabric of their communities. Services include educational and therapeutic servic…
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This is the first totally new episode in about 10 months. What could get me to put aside my other work to make sure this episode gets out? Only something as important as the death of critical thinking in our education system and how it has especially played out this school year of 2023-24 would make me drop everything to make sure to get this out. …
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The 'awayness' of sleepaway camp is, as our guest today shares, precisely what makes it so valuable - today more than ever. But how specifically is it a ripe opportunity for growth? Is sleepaway camp for everyone? Our guest Dr. Tracy Benner - who we're calling the Camp Dr. Becky- tells us everything we need to know as we consider this decision for …
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May 24, 2024 LISTENED to "bits" to know, what is this? STEP ONE : get it out and IN SPACEs that absolutely are the scariest (just like "write the ugliest stuff on prettiest paper" & since SPACE was "Neptune [around the planets we zoom"] so that means---find that YouTube video. OK #botany #boomerang #PeterPan #RobinWilliams #s[uicide] #boom. The pho…
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I'll be saving around 15m for PART III of Mr. Baker which is my conversion with Ms. ___ who can hopefully OK the voucher then pair 14/18 client to proper school TO TEACH him what he needs to pass knowing he has little experience with tech & this type of thing for reasons HE CAN SHARE, but he has shared since for step in Homeless Advocacy is Trustwo…
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...estimation & making accurate guesses is a skill. Learn to make your mistakes in school where there are people who are encouraging you to succeed unlike {you fill-in-the-blank]. This is mine, but also, the purpose of IT when the words were "forced to..." ummm yea, ok. Get out. Also, too similar to that time in school when... And then when I saw b…
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I figured out why I couldn't podcast last 2 months or so (no excuses just counting triggers & confronting) & now, I know, sometimes it's those that say "biggest supporter [of vindicating kids with special needs]" & "all in!" when given the option are the ones messin' up your Flo'[eTRY, poeTRY]. Exposed to creatively & no wrong answers, just mistake…
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Hey Sped Teacher, Curious about what a veteran special education teacher wishes she knew before beginning her special education teaching journey? Do you wish you had insider knowledge before beginning your own journey as a special ed teacher? I’m sure I am not alone when I say that after getting some experience as a new special education teacher, I…
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In this episode, Jana Sarno breaks down the art and science of a behavior consultation. Jana points to the evidence-based framework needed for consultation and training but also highlights the importance of “soft skills” needed for this process to be successful. Jana explains essential strategies such as reflective listening to truly improve the co…
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The BrainWorx Method has helped thousands of adults and children overcome the challenges of ADHD, autism, sensory disorder and much more, naturally, for over 20 years; reducing anxiety, and fostering focus, learning and joy. In this episode I’ll be speaking with Alma Galvan, founder of Brainworx, helping children, and even adults, overcome the effe…
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Welcome to an episode of NSQ Parents Unplugged- where we hear from parents and professionals about their experiences with school and the educational choices they're making for their families. In honor of Mother’s Day, we’re thrilled to be joined by three esteemed guests- Lily Walla, Loren Klein, and Lizza Assa- three amazing mamas who all work in t…
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Starting ~8 days ago. It's May 9th so that means yesterday, I was able to stay silent & in quiet, there was no noise & no sensation in body/face so it was--quiet--5 seconds then pain would start to be sensed. The day before yesterday I noticed I could do that for 2-3 seconds, METHODOLOY When the recovery has achieved neutral[ized] status... ADVOCAT…
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Hey Special Education Teacher, Feeling the pressure of the last month of the school year? Wondering how to keep students engaged during the last month of the school year? We are entering the final stretch of the school year! But this last month of school always seems challenging. Between all the end of year tasks, maintaining student engagement, me…
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Hey Sped Teacher, Are you struggling to connect with your gen ed colleagues as a special education teacher? Do you want to collaborate with general ed teachers to better serve your students but aren’t sure where to start? As our students’ case manager, we are to provide our students with the least restrictive environment. This means that we should …
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The new course the Practical Behavior Approach is officially open for enrollment. This course is designed for general ed teachers, special ed teachers, clinicians, paraprofessionals, and parents supporting children with challenging behaviors. This course will prepare you to prevent, respond, and build. The strategies are rooted in the science of Ap…
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I truly believe that my 10th grade teacher, Dr.Joshua Gaylord, changed the trajectory of my academic future. He taught writing class and it’s a skill I use and rely on every single day, from writing a work email, to a birthday card, to even this introduction. We all rely on our ability to write - so, it’s understandable that we would want our kids …
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