
How do I become a special education teacher? How do I get everything with data collection done? Where do I start in mastering something? How do I become exceptional at one thing? How do I perfect a special education classroom? Welcome to Be The Exception Podcast where we will answer all these questions and so many more. Each episode, host Dawn Ellis will bring you productivity tips, mindset motiva... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 294 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Education | |||

The holiday season can feel like a blur of glitter, behavior spikes, and teacher burnout.
In Episode 293 of Be The Exception, Dawn shares 5 ways to simplify your SPED classroom — so you can support your students and protect your peace.
You'll lea... more
Mid-year IEP revisions don't have to be stressful. Learn how to review student progress, adjust goals, and revise services with ease using templates and team input.
Body: The holidays are approaching—and so are mid-year IEP reviews.
In Episode 29... more
Feeling behind on data collection before midyear IEPs? This episode is here to help.
In Episode 291 of Be The Exception, Dawn walks you through how to track behavior and academic growth in ways that actually work for busy special education teachers... more
In this episode, Dawn shares how to use seasonal adapted units like Fall Leaves and Thanksgiving to hit AAC, core vocabulary, math, and reading goals in special ed classrooms.
Seasonal doesn't mean shallow.
In this episode of BTE, I'm walking you... more
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I just learned about this show and it sounds like you are reading instead of talking to the listeners. Also you don’t seem to be very excited about it, sounds like more of a college lecture I’m listening to. The main reason I can’t listen is because you omit your Ts when speaking. This isn’t the podcast for me.
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I love Dawns podcast! So much valuable information for sped teachers thank you!!!
I love Dawns podcast and hearing from so many experts and real teachers in different areas in the field of special education! I’ve learned so much from listening here that I can take and apply in my real classroom!! Thank you!!
Dawn provides so much insight into the real world of teaching and I love how down to earth she is! I am a kindergarten teacher of an inclusion classroom, so this information is so helpful to me in understanding and supporting so many of my students. I look forward to the day each new episode is released! Thanks so much Dawn for sharing your knowledge and expertise!
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Focusing on the special education sector, this show provides invaluable insights and practical strategies for educators navigating the challenges of teaching students with diverse learning needs. Key topics include effective techniques for data collection, tips for creating inclusive classroom environments, and the integration of assistive technologies to facilitate communication. The host, a seasoned special education teacher, emphasizes actionable advice that can empower educators to support their students better while managing their workload. By sharing personal anecdotes and expert interviews, the content is both relatable and informative, making it a valuable resource for both new and experienced teachers alike.
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