Special Educators Resource Room Podcast: Real Talk for Special Education Teachers
Jennifer DeBrosse
157 episodes
3 days ago
Theme weeks can be fun—but what if they’re also burning you out? In this episode, I’m walking you through the moment I decided to stop planning my entire week around pumpkins, apples, or snowflakes… and what I did instead to keep students progressing and save my sanity. Inside this episode: ✔ Why theme overload happens ✔ The systems to use instead of seasonal overhauls ✔ A realistic way to sprinkle in themed fun without derailing your routines 🎧 Listen in and take a deep bre...
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Theme weeks can be fun—but what if they’re also burning you out? In this episode, I’m walking you through the moment I decided to stop planning my entire week around pumpkins, apples, or snowflakes… and what I did instead to keep students progressing and save my sanity. Inside this episode: ✔ Why theme overload happens ✔ The systems to use instead of seasonal overhauls ✔ A realistic way to sprinkle in themed fun without derailing your routines 🎧 Listen in and take a deep bre...
143. The IEP Meeting That Went Sideways: What to do next
Special Educators Resource Room Podcast: Real Talk for Special Education Teachers
6 minutes
2 months ago
143. The IEP Meeting That Went Sideways: What to do next
If you’ve ever walked out of an IEP meeting thinking, “What just happened?”—you’re not alone. In this episode, I’m diving into what really causes meetings to go sideways—and how you can recover when they do. From unexpected conflict to missed cues and last-minute surprises, I’ll share what I’ve learned the hard way (so you don’t have to). We’ll walk through simple ways to prevent future breakdowns, handle tough moments in the moment, and reset after a rocky meeting. Whether you’re brand new...
Special Educators Resource Room Podcast: Real Talk for Special Education Teachers
Theme weeks can be fun—but what if they’re also burning you out? In this episode, I’m walking you through the moment I decided to stop planning my entire week around pumpkins, apples, or snowflakes… and what I did instead to keep students progressing and save my sanity. Inside this episode: ✔ Why theme overload happens ✔ The systems to use instead of seasonal overhauls ✔ A realistic way to sprinkle in themed fun without derailing your routines 🎧 Listen in and take a deep bre...
