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A podcast by Jennifer Hofferber - Special Education Teacher and Coach - Wednesdays

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205 Episodes

  1. Beyond the Buzzword: 5 Inclusive Practices Special Educators Should Promote

    Published: 4/2/2025

  2. A Guide to Implementing Assistive Technology Practices

    Published: 3/26/2025

  3. How IEP Teams Can Build Sustaining Assistive Technology Systems

    Published: 3/19/2025

  4. Beyond the Basics: Reimagining Assistive Tech with Robokind

    Published: 3/12/2025

  5. Basics of Assistive Technology

    Published: 3/5/2025

  6. 7 Easy-to-Implement Strategies for Your Dual Language Learners

    Published: 2/26/2025

  7. Enhancing Learning Environments for Dual Identified Students: A Conversation with Katherine Hamilton

    Published: 2/19/2025

  8. How to Support English Language Learners in Special Education

    Published: 2/5/2025

  9. Student Led IEPs in Action: A Special Educator's Experience

    Published: 1/29/2025

  10. 4 Steps Toward Implementing Student-Led IEP Meetings

    Published: 1/22/2025

  11. Empowering Students Through Student-Led IEPs: Insights with Dr. Daniel Biegun

    Published: 1/15/2025

  12. An Introduction to Student-Led IEP Meetings

    Published: 1/8/2025

  13. 15 Budget-Friendly Gift Ideas for Your Paras This Holiday Season

    Published: 12/11/2024

  14. Ask Us Anything Part 12: A Rapid-Fire Farewell with Paul

    Published: 12/5/2024

  15. Administer Achievement Tests with Success: Part 3-Sharing Results with Confidence

    Published: 11/27/2024

  16. Administer Achievement Tests with Success: Part 2-Writing the Report

    Published: 11/20/2024

  17. Administer Achievement Tests with Success: Part 1-Preparation

    Published: 11/13/2024

  18. Ask Us Anything Part 11: Challenging Behaviors + Assistive Technology

    Published: 11/6/2024

  19. Streamline Paperwork Using Templates with Caroline Koehler

    Published: 10/23/2024

  20. Handling the Unexpected: Emily's Story of Embracing Challenges with a Positive Mindset

    Published: 10/16/2024

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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.comJoin the Free Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SpedPrepAcademyEmail Me: [email protected]