Tips for Training Paraprofessionals in the Cl...

What can you do in the first few weeks of school to help create a more smoothly operating classroom for teaching special needs students? I often talk about the importance of implementing strategies and systems to ensure your classroom runs efficiently and implementing some very b ...  Afficher plus

Teachers struggle a LOT with building and leading their classroom teams. I want to structure this month’s podcasts around helping you do both because even if you’re just out of school and surrounded by paraprofessionals with three times as much experience, you need to take the le ...  Afficher plus

Teachers have so much to manage in their roles. As BCBAs, how can we support them and gain their buy in without adding more to their plates? Here, we discuss the importance of respecting a teacher’s classroom and how to pair yourself with positive reinforcement. It’s also impo ...

This episode topic was requested by Ashely in The Teaching Space Community. She said: "I would love to hear about the most beneficial things you can have a student-teacher do before exiting the program and teaching on their own. This is my first time having a student-teacher." In ...  Afficher plus

In this episode, we talk about making the transition from training into the classroom. How do we make this work in practice? How do we get the support we need to do this work? Jamie and Rachel share their own experiences early in their career, and talk about strategies for making ...  Afficher plus

In this episode, Jennifer Hofferber breaks down how to create a personalized expectation list for paraprofessionals. This strategy is crucial for maintaining structure and efficiency in a special education setting, where adaptability and clear communication are paramount. Jennife ...  Afficher plus