Special Education for Beginners | Managing Paraprofessionals, Special Education Strategies, First Year Sped Teachers, Special
Jennifer Hofferber - Special Education Teacher and Coach
242 episodes
2 weeks ago
In the final episode of 2025, we are shifting the spotlight from survival mode to connection by focusing on the heart of your classroom—the paraprofessionals who support students and teachers every day. With winter break fast approaching, this episode includes 3 simple but meaningful ways to strengthen team culture, boost morale, and create a sense of appreciation and belonging before you all head out for a much-needed break. Jennifer shares three low-lift but high-impact strategies tha...
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In the final episode of 2025, we are shifting the spotlight from survival mode to connection by focusing on the heart of your classroom—the paraprofessionals who support students and teachers every day. With winter break fast approaching, this episode includes 3 simple but meaningful ways to strengthen team culture, boost morale, and create a sense of appreciation and belonging before you all head out for a much-needed break. Jennifer shares three low-lift but high-impact strategies tha...
When the IEP Table Gets Tense: 5 Strategies for Hard Conversations
Special Education for Beginners | Managing Paraprofessionals, Special Education Strategies, First Year Sped Teachers, Special
13 minutes
1 month ago
When the IEP Table Gets Tense: 5 Strategies for Hard Conversations
It’s no secret that being a special education teacher requires wearing many hats. One of the most important (and sometimes most challenging) is partnering with families. Even when you're doing everything right, there are times when conversations get hard. In this episode, I'm giving you strategies of what to do when things feel tense, emotional, or uncomfortable during conversations with parents. Whether it’s a tough IEP meeting, a phone call after a rough day, or pushback on a decision, know...
Special Education for Beginners | Managing Paraprofessionals, Special Education Strategies, First Year Sped Teachers, Special
In the final episode of 2025, we are shifting the spotlight from survival mode to connection by focusing on the heart of your classroom—the paraprofessionals who support students and teachers every day. With winter break fast approaching, this episode includes 3 simple but meaningful ways to strengthen team culture, boost morale, and create a sense of appreciation and belonging before you all head out for a much-needed break. Jennifer shares three low-lift but high-impact strategies tha...
