205 Episodes

  1. Episode 25: 5 Myths of Leadership: Overcome what's holding you back

    Published: 3/10/2021

  2. Episode 24: Supervising Paras with More Experience Than You

    Published: 3/3/2021

  3. Episode 23: Supporting Your Paras in the Inclusion Classroom

    Published: 2/23/2021

  4. Episode 22: How to Show Appreciation to Paraprofessionals

    Published: 2/15/2021

  5. Episode 21: Building Trust Within Your Department with Kara Mease

    Published: 2/9/2021

  6. Episode 20: 3 Tips to Become the CEO of Your Classroom

    Published: 2/3/2021

  7. Episode 19: Making the Move to Admin with Dane Parcel

    Published: 1/27/2021

  8. Episode 18: The Secrets to Making a Career Move with Lindsey Gurley

    Published: 1/20/2021

  9. Episode 17: Prompting Hierarchy: What is it and why is it important to teach it to your paraprofessionals

    Published: 1/13/2021

  10. Episode 16: "Sharing the Love"-Why I Don't Use 1:1 Paraprofessionals

    Published: 1/5/2021

  11. Episode 15: The Responsibilities of a Special Educator-Part 3

    Published: 12/14/2020

  12. Episode 14: The Responsibilities of a Special Educator-Part 2

    Published: 12/8/2020

  13. Episode 13: The Responsibilities of a Special Educator-Part 1

    Published: 11/30/2020

  14. Episode 12: 3 Ways to Include Students in the IEP Process

    Published: 11/23/2020

  15. Episode 11: 5 Ways to Presume Positive Intent as a Special Educator

    Published: 11/14/2020

  16. Episode 10: Special Education & General Education: 8 Tips for Collaboration

    Published: 11/4/2020

  17. Episode 9: Understanding Accommodations & Modifications

    Published: 10/27/2020

  18. Episode 8: How to Easily Administer a Survey Level Assessment

    Published: 10/17/2020

  19. Episode 7: 5 Tips to Mastering the IEP Meeting

    Published: 10/13/2020

  20. Episode 6: IEP Meetings Gone Wrong: 5 Fixable Mistakes

    Published: 10/6/2020

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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]