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Author: Jennifer DeBrosse

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Special Educators Resource Room with Jennifer DeBrosse is the podcast for busy special education teachers. Whether you’re brand new to the world of special education or an experienced teacher, this podcast will provide time-saving solutions for any busy special educator. 
Get ready to move things off your special educator plate without feeling like you have to live at school. 
I’m your host, Jennifer DeBrosse. I’m dual-certified, have been in education for over 25 years, and spent time in both the inclusion classroom and the resource room setting. I was also a special education instructional coach and mentor to hard-working educators just like you. 
Tune in each week for quick action-packed episodes. They will be short, sweet, and to the point because I know how busy you are. I’m on a mission to help you get your time back! 
Let’s connect! You can find more special education support at: Positively Learning Blog (PS: while you’re there, be sure to grab the free Special Educators Cheat Sheets!)

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How can special educators collect data that truly reflects student growth? This episode includes strategies like breaking down learning levels into smaller steps and using tailored progress monitoring tools. Tune in to discover practical tips for tracking student progress, improving data collection, and supporting independent learning in your classroom. Special links mentioned in the episode: How to Use Basic Skills Checklists for Data Collection: https://positivelylearningblog.com/speci...
In today’s episode, we’re diving into a simple yet effective reading recipe for supporting early readers in small groups using nursery rhymes. Whether you're focusing on phonemic awareness, building literacy skills, or just looking for engaging activities for young learners, these tips will help you save time while keeping your students motivated. Ready to get started? Get all the details in this blogpost:Reading Group Success RecipeLooking for low prep small group resources? From R...
How do executive functioning skills impact students and how can we support them? This episode breaks down seven simple strategies you can put into place today that will benefits ALL students in your classroom. Read more here:https://positivelylearningblog.com/supporting-executive-functioning-skills-in-the-classroom/And be sure to download the free student visual checklist:https://positivelylearningblog.com/student-checklist-for-independent-work/If you're a busy special education teacher ...
Explore the surprising ways task boxes can indirectly support positive behavior in the classroom. While task boxes aren’t a direct behavior management tool, they promote key skills like independence, confidence, and self-awareness—all of which lead to improved behavior.Learn how you can leverage task boxes to help students work independently, make choices, and feel successful, creating a learning environment that naturally reduces challenging behaviors.Resources Mentioned:Blog Post: Social Em...
Teamwork makes the dreamwork! These simple tips go a long way with building relationships with speech-language pathologists, school psychologists, and all related service providers that support our students. If you're a busy special education teacher looking for tips, tricks, and resources to save you precious time, I've got you covered! I'm here to help you regain your confidence in the classroom and feel calm and collected as a special educator.Tune in every Wednesday for practical tip...
Here's all the skills and topics currently inside the dollar clubs!https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qOx1tI1qBZLyltnUio9J1qI7YCtlg6r92nK6VwgwJhg/edit?usp=drive_link Here's more information on getting instant access to the growing library of independent work tasks:https://positivelylearning.mykajabi.com/pl/2148298923If you're a busy special education teacher looking for tips, tricks, and resources to save you precious time, I've got you covered! I'm here to help you regain your conf...
If you're a busy special education teacher looking for tips, tricks, and resources to save you precious time, I've got you covered! I'm here to help you regain your confidence in the classroom and feel calm and collected as a special educator.Tune in every Wednesday for practical tips, tools, and the support you need to to THRIVE in the classroom.Grab your FREE Special Educators Cheat Sheets at positivelylearningblog.com/free-resource-library/Join the Facebook groupI'd love to hear what's wor...
Delivering professional development? Here's some ready-to-go ideas for special educators to "borrow for tomorrow" - on topics that resonate with both special education and general education teachers and staff. Save time by using the PD resources inside the Special Educators Bundle:https://positivelylearningblog.com/special-educators-resource-room/Are you overwhelmed with lesson planning and resource creation? The Task Box Dollar Club is here to help! For just $14 a month, you’ll get access to...
Learn more about the task box membership for teachers here:Task Box Dollar ClubTask Box Spreadsheet - download here:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qOx1tI1qBZLyltnUio9J1qI7YCtlg6r92nK6VwgwJhg/edit?usp=drive_linkIf you're a busy special education teacher looking for tips, tricks, and resources to save you precious time, I've got you covered! I'm here to help you regain your confidence in the classroom and feel calm and collected as a special educator.Tune in every Wednesday for practic...
Would you like to provide feedback on professional development or make a special request for future special education topics? Please click on this form and let me know - thank you! https://forms.gle/QT4eyzkrx5aWL2uH8If you're a busy special education teacher looking for tips, tricks, and resources to save you precious time, I've got you covered! I'm here to help you regain your confidence in the classroom and feel calm and collected as a special educator.Tune in every Wednesday for practical ...
Come join us in the Special Educators Room Facebook Community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/599918080857066If you're a busy special education teacher looking for tips, tricks, and resources to save you precious time, I've got you covered! I'm here to help you regain your confidence in the classroom and feel calm and collected as a special educator.Tune in every Wednesday for practical tips, tools, and the support you need to to THRIVE in the classroom.Grab your FREE Special Educators Cheat ...
What's on your Amazon wishlist for back to school? In this episode I'm sharing some ideas for your classroom and the items I always made sure were at the top of our lists!Want more recommendations? Be sure to check out these links:Special Educators This or That - Listen to Ep 22Positively Learning on AmazonIf you're a busy special education teacher looking for tips, tricks, and resources to save you precious time, I've got you covered! I'm here to help you regain your confidence in the classr...
Are you considering using task boxes as part of an independent work system? This episode features your questions (with answers!) to help you get started. Thank you for these questions - they are from a live professional development training all about task boxes. If you're interested in attending the next live training, here's the link:Free Training Saturday Aug 3rd at 9:15 EST: https://webinarkit.com/webinar/registration/668d9f12140d48dc81fa5005Interested in accessing a library of HUNDREDS of...
Task Boxes are a game-changer for independent work systems! In this episode, I'm answering your questions about setting up your student resources for success. Here are the helpful links from this episode:Free Task Box Training: https://webinarkit.com/webinar/registration/668d9f12140d48dc81fa5005Task Boxes Teaching Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/3661396617514225Task Box Dollar Club:https://positivelylearning.mykajabi.com/pl/2148298923If you're a busy special education teacher l...
IEP Meetings - What do you need before, during, and after? This quick podcast episode provides you with the facts plus time-saving tips!Click here to see a list of what every special educator needs in their go-to IEP Binder: https://positivelylearningblog.com/iep-time-savers-for-special-educators/Ready to set up an independent work system that really works? Grab your seat for this FREE teacher training:https://webinarkit.com/webinar/registration/668d9f12140d48dc81fa5005If you're a busy ...
Are you overwhelmed by the countless paperwork tasks that come with being a special educator? In this episode, we're breaking down exactly what you need to find quickly - all those daily tasks that really add up IF you're not as organized as you'd like to be! Click here for a list of everything mentioned in this episode of Special Educators Resource Room: https://positivelylearningblog.com/special-educators-toolkit/If you're a busy special education teacher looking for tips, tricks, and resou...
This is a no-fluff episode for special educators looking for help with data collection! Learn about the exact data tracking forms you really need to have (and which are nice to have after that). Find all the data collection forms you need in one place here: Data Collection Tips for Special EducatorsNeed help choosing between digital or paper-based data tracking? Listen to Episode 2 hereIf you're a busy special education teacher looking for tips, tricks, and resources to save you precious time...
Special Educators, wouldn't it be nice if there's was a printed to do list that told us exactly how to support paraprofessionals and handle tricky situations? I'd love a list like that! This podcast episode kicks off a new special education mini series informally titled "Exactly What You Need to Do!" This first episode in the series is exactly what you need to support paraprofessionals and staff, including professional expectations, having difficult conversations, and implementing visual...
Special Educators, have you found the perfect curriculum that has everything included to meet your students' needs? Should you even be using a special education curriculum that's separate from general education? These questions and more are answered in this episode of the Special Educators Resource Room! Learn more about balancing student IEP goals and objectives with accessing the general education curriculum and take a peek at a solution for your intervention small group lessons:Special Edu...
Special Educators, if professional development is on your summer to do list, this episode is for YOU! I'm sharing my top two tips for making the most of summer learning so you'll be ready to thrive in the new school year. Links mentioned in this episode:Ep 31 -Unlock Free Professional Development for Special Educators The Primary Gal - Summer Book Study and WorkshopsKindergarten Behavior Blueprint - Teaching Exceptional Kinders by Amy MurrayFirstieland: Read Alouds and Lesson Ideas&...
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