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Special Education for Beginners | Managing Paraprofessionals, Special Education Strategies, First Year Sped Teachers, Special

Jennifer Hofferber - Special Education Teacher and Coach
Special Education
Behavior Management
Professional Development
Classroom Management
Progress Monitoring
Ieps
Paraprofessionals
Stress Management
Paraprofessional Training
Autism
Impact Statements
Interview Questions
Parent Communication
Collaboration In Education
Teaching Strategies
Building Relationships With Teachers
Teacher Advocacy
Mindset Shifts
IEP
Professionalism

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 Je... more

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This month on the Special Education for Beginners podcast, we’ve been focused on behavior—what causes it, how to prevent escalation, and how to respond when it happens. But today, we’re flipping the script and talking about what it looks like when th... more

📅 September Behavior Series – Week 3

Hey there, and welcome back to the Special Education for Beginners podcast! This is the third episode in our September series all about behavior—because if you’ve worked in special education for more than a week... more

Welcome back to our month-long focus on behavior management in the special education classroom.

In this episode, we’re digging into the science behind student behavior with special guest Sam Parmelee. This isn’t your typical conversation about clip ... more

Welcome back to Special Education for Beginners! September is such a critical month for teachers. It’s the time when routines are still being built and the habits you create now will either set you up for a calm, structured classroom or leave you con... more

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Sam Parmelee
Behavioral Consultant with a background as an ED self-contained teacher
Episode: How the Brain Impacts Behavior & What You Can Do About It
Hallie Sherman
Special educator, host of the Speech Time Fun Podcast
Speech Time Fun
Episode: Real Talk, Real Tools – Burnout Prevention from the Special Ed Community
Dawn Ellis
Current self-contained special education teacher, host of Be the Exception in Special Education Podcast
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Episode: Real Talk, Real Tools – Burnout Prevention from the Special Ed Community
Caroline Kaler
Founder of Calivora Education, creator of Sped Up Paperwork membership
Calivora Education
Episode: Real Talk, Real Tools – Burnout Prevention from the Special Ed Community
Dr. Jessica Werner
Founder of Northshore Learning and advocate for teacher wellness.
Northshore Learning
Episode: How to Retain Great Educators by Addressing Burnout with Dr. Jessica Werner
Paige Buckingham
Assistive Technology Lead Facilitator for Kansas Infinitec
Kansas Infinitec
Episode: How IEP Teams Can Build Sustaining Assistive Technology Systems
Brian Baggs
CEO of RoboKind, an educational technology company
RoboKind
Episode: Beyond the Basics: Reimagining Assistive Tech with Robokind
Brian Bags
CEO of Robokind
Episode: Basics of Assistive Technology
Katherine Hamilton
Vice President of Programs at Ensemble Learning
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Episode: Enhancing Learning Environments for Dual Identified Students: A Conversation with Katherine Hamilton

Host

Jennifer Hofferber
An award-winning veteran special education teacher and current instructional coach, who emphasizes practical wisdom gained through real-life experiences in special education.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 39 ratings
  • Loving this podcast

    Jennifer is someone I aspire to become as a soon to be special education teacher. I love the 40 episodes that I have listened to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AmbMac
    United States3 months ago
  • Wide range of applicable topics

    I’ve been pleasantly surprised by this podcast! I’ve probably listening to over 30 episodes in just a few weeks.

    The host covers a lot of great, applicable topics and it’s helping me feel more prepared for my transition from gen ed to sped this year. I love that a lot of the episodes answer questions submitted by listeners. Jennifer and her guest co-hosts share a lot of examples, including mistakes they’ve made and how’d they do it differently now.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aimee Roper
    United States3 months ago
  • Brand New Teacher

    I just started listening and I’m on episode 31. This has been a great resource. I’m hoping to catch up by the next school year 25-26. Thank you for doing the show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Billabug
    United States5 months ago
  • Great podcast for special educators

    Jennifer provides practical strategies for special ed success!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ehaast4
    Canadaa year ago
  • Great podcast!

    Such an essential resource Special Educators! It’s a must listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yo_NayNay
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the practical strategies and emotional support provided, often mentioning the relatable nature of the content.
Listeners note the podcast serves as a valuable resource for practical teaching advice and strategies for managing classroom dynamics.
Many find it reassuring to hear that others in the field share similar challenges and triumphs.
The host is praised for her experience and passion for special education, with many stating they feel inspired and motivated after listening.

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How the Brain Impacts Behavior & What You Can Do About It
Q: So do you have some strategies for educators to do this themselves?
Yes, the COM technique includes connecting with students, affirming their feelings, listening to them, and planning how to engage them back into a regulated state.
How the Brain Impacts Behavior & What You Can Do About It
Q: Could you just start by explaining why brain-based regulation is essential for effective behavior management in the classroom?
Brain-based regulation helps us understand student behaviors in the context of their emotional needs and facilitates empathy from educators.
Building Stronger Teams: What Paras Wish Teachers Knew
Q: What helps you feel like a respected part of the special education team?
Acknowledge the work paraprofessionals do, involve them in planning, and show recognition.
Building Stronger Teams: What Paras Wish Teachers Knew
Q: What do you wish teachers better understood about your role?
Paraprofessionals need clear guidance and support rather than being expected to know how to perform their tasks without direction.
Building Stronger Teams: What Paras Wish Teachers Knew
Q: What's one thing a teacher has done that made you feel truly valued?
Teachers allowing paraprofessionals to choose how to complete weekly assignments and acknowledging their contributions.

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