Special Educators Resource Room Podcast: Real Talk for Special Education Teachers

183. Clear Start. Clear Work. Clear Finish. | The Secret to Independent Work

Jennifer DeBrosse

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There is a difference between a task a student can do and a task a student can do independently.

Most classroom activities are designed for the first. Independent work requires the second.

In this episode, we're talking about one of the most important parts of building an independent work system: setting up the task itself.

Every independent task needs three things:

• A clear start
• A clear work signal
• A clear finish

This week's challenge is simple: choose one task, find one gap, and make one change.

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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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