Student motivation can feel like a mystery—especially when we’re trying to reach every learner in an inclusive classroom. In this episode, I’m joined by returning E&R speaker and special education expert Rebekah Poe to unpack what really works when it comes to boosting engagement, building buy-in, and helping students show up for learning.

We’re diving into:

✔️ The mindset shift that helps teachers move from compliance to confidence

✔️ One of Rebekah’s go-to strategies from her Educate & Rejuvenate session

✔️ Practical examples of motivation in action—especially for students with IEPs or other learning needs

✔️ Why a strong classroom community is often the secret to stronger achievement

Plus, we’ll tease what she’s sharing live at this summer’s event and how her new book, Blueprint for Inclusion, is helping teachers everywhere build inclusive practices that actually work.

🎟️ Grab your ticket: educateandrejuvenate.com/summer2025

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✨ Loved this conversation with Rebekah? This is just a taste of what’s waiting for you at Educate & Rejuvenate 2025. Inside the event, you’ll get access to her full session—plus 30+ others designed to help you reignite your spark, support every learner (including YOU), and build a classroom that runs on both compassion and confidence.

This isn’t just PD. It’s a full-on permission slip to teach and live in the &.

🎟️ Snag your $5 ticket (yep, less than a latte!) at educateandrejuvenate.com/summer2025 and come see what it feels like to rejuvenate on purpose.

Because when you’re thriving, your students do too.