Special Educators Resource Room Podcast: Real Talk for Special Education Teachers
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!)
Special Educators Resource Room Podcast: Real Talk for Special Education Teachers
146. Stepping Into a Small School with Big Habits: Special Educators POV
Ever walk into a school that feels more like a family reunion than a functioning team? You’re not alone.
In this episode, I’m answering a real question from a high school special ed teacher trying to reset routines in a small school with *very established habits*—and a para who’s been running the show.
We’ll talk about:
* Why change is so hard in tight-knit school communities
* How to observe systems *before* you try to fix them
* What to do when your para is used to being “in charge”
* How to build trust while quietly (but firmly) shifting the culture
* And a *real story* about a teacher who expected me to cover her class... mid-lesson... for a bathroom break.
This one’s for every teacher who’s walked into a building thinking “Wait, *this* is how y’all do things?!”
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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.
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