Adaptation Station: Recent Episodes
Nicole M Morris
This podcast will help you balance the life of a special education professional and being your own person outside of work!
Back in November, I teased that I was starting a new position at my center. On December 1, I announced I was a part-time salary BCBA. I originally intended this podcast to be released that day but due to a number of issues, it kept getting pushed back.
3 months later we are finally releasing it! Truth be told that is a good thing! I know more about the position now, can truly explain my role, and help you all understand what my life looks like now! Enjoy!!
This covers everything you need to know about getting CEUs as a BCBA, including:
- What are CEUS?
- Why do we need CEUS?
- How many CEUs do we need?
- Where can we find CEUs?
- How can we make CEUS more affordable?
Check out the BCBA handbook for the most up-to-date information: https://www.bacb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/BCBAHandbook_231023-2-a.pdf
Check out Verbal Beginnings Here: https://www.verbalbeginnings.com/vbu-online/vbu-upcoming-ceus/
Peer Reviews are one of the most stressful things I have gone through as a BCBA. They make me super anxious but I have figured out some tips that help. I narrowed it down to 5 overall things that I do before meetings. In this podcast, we cover what treatment plans are, the 4 most common things I have happen with my treatment plans, and my tips for when I do have to go to a peer review.
This topic was split into two blog posts-click the links below to read!
4 INSURANCE SCENARIOS THAT BOARD-CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSTS SHOULD PREPARE FOR
5 TIPS THAT HELP ME BE CONFIDENT IN THE DREADED PEER REVIEW
Vidya is a mother of a child with Autism. Her son Aarian was diagnosed 15 years ago and she has dedicated her time to not only learning how to support her son but sharing what she has learned with other parents.
In this podcast, we share tips for fostering parent-teacher communication. We cover how to establish communication, what we can do to help parents be heard, and how to handle conflict if it does arise.
Vidya's Social Media Links
Podcast
Blog
Vidya has written several blogs and recorded other podcast episodes, find the links below.
The Autism Helper
Teach Love Autism
Adulting Made Easy
Navigating Behavior Change
Full Sped Ahead
You guys have heard about my monthly plans many times-they used to be my favorite thing! But they just were not working anymore, and that is okay. Routines and schedules can change from season to season, year to year. Adjust to match what you need right now.
This short podcast covers what I am trying in Quarter 2 and the projects I have coming down the pike. We will do a recap in July to see if the new system worked and if I got everything accomplished.
Want more ideas for planning? I have a couple of other podcasts linked below!
Monthly Planning
Reset Routine
Schedules and Planners
Ashley came on the podcast back in August. She has 10+ years of experience as a middle school self-contained teacher and elementary cross-cat teacher. She started a new position as an Early Childhood Special Education teacher at her same school and we talked about the challenges she was facing. This is a check-in, halfway through the school year!
Hear the first episode here-https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/e1me3jk
Ashley's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/spedtaculardays/
Ashley's TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@spedtaculardays?lang=en
Ashley's Website- https://spedtaculardays.com/
I made a lot of changes in 2022 that significantly reduced my anxiety and improved my life. This podcast gives a recap in 5 areas, with lots of ideas for you. I mention a couple of other podcasts and resources in this episode. Find the links below!
Blog Version- https://adaptationstation.net/5-small-changes-that-changed-my-life-for-the-better/
Orginal Podcast-https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/PSyHfcnlDxb
Morning Routine Podcast-https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/e1l8uoj
Planning-https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/U479CdrlDxb
Hobbies-https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/jGtC4grlDxb
Amazon Storefront-https://www.amazon.com/shop/adaptationstation
I love planners and to-do lists so much that I keep 4 separate ones. Intense, I know but I THRIVE off of structure. In today's episode, I will take about the 4 different types I use and how they work together. You absolutely do not need to use all 4, but I hope it gives you a lot of different ideas to try if you are struggling with structure as well!
I have a lot of supporting links if you want to learn more!
Creating a Monthly To-Do List-https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creating-a-monthly-to-do-list/id1477777888?i=1000507437591
Instagram Highlight Monthly To Do-https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17933721038088491/
A look inside my notebook-https://www.instagram.com/p/CkpD-2QDzzr/
Post It Note Daily Planner-https://www.staples.com/noted-by-post-it-brand-blue-daily-planner-pad-4-9-x-7-7-100-sheets-pad-1-pad-pack-ntd-58-blu/product_24469841?cid=PS:GS:SBD:PLA:Paper&gclid=Cj0KCQiAn4SeBhCwARIsANeF9DLGbyy51KwMkAuYWoeBzzMKxtxLQ1I-XR4EQf7S1_2YobXCBDnhCQgaAjfOEALw_wcB
Finally! Why I started making freezer meals, the materials you need, tips to save time and money, and I recipe list is below! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x6eBzFFOs-WQSoRBf0Hyfq9UMdO3GgAmU9O1iv9kx1U/edit
The first time I took the BCBA exam, I didn’t study ethics very much. I thought I was an ethical person and would instinctively know what the correct answer was. Countless people advised against that strategy but I tuned them out and promptly failed the exam. The second time around I took ethics a lot more seriously because ethics are complex! This podcast is the same exact scenario that I used to study ethics the second time. We walk through a bunch of ethical scenarios, I pause so you can consider your answer, then explain the answer we are looking for. I hope this helps you study for the BCBA exam!
Bailey and Burch Ethics Book
Matching Workbook
This podcast shares 9 freebies I made earlier this month and the history behind each freebie. If you have ever been interested in how I got started with my Teachers Pay Teachers store, this highlights a couple of stories behind some of the products that I sell.
Blog post with all of the links-http://adaptationstation.net/beach-week-freebies-2022/
Email Sign Up-https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5e41b9a405046d00269214a2
Halloween Grocery Math-https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Adding-Grocery-List-Task-Cards-Halloween-Candy-Edition-Freebie-7305213
Sea Creatures Book and File Folders-https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Sea-Creatures-Adapted-Book-and-File-Folders-4914062
We know we need hobbies, but do we know why? How do we find time? What should we even do for a hobby?
That's what this podcast is all about! It's loaded with research (in a very manageable way) looking at why hobbies help us mentally and physically.
Research Article-https://extension.usu.edu/mentalhealth/articles/how-hobbies-improve-mental-health
We analyze some social media usage data to find time for hobbies (thanks to Ashley, Kayla, Cassie, and Kim for sharing their data)
Ashley-https://www.instagram.com/spedtaculardays/
Kim-https://www.instagram.com/littlemisskimsclass/
Kayla-https://www.instagram.com/livinthatspedteacherlife/
Cassie-https://www.instagram.com/adventuresinbehavior/
Read the blog version here-http://adaptationstation.net/hobbies-why-they-make-us-happy-and-how-to-find-time-for-them/
After spending years struggling to get assessments done in my classroom, I finally consolidated 5 tips to make assessment blocks more efficient. In this super short (we are talking under 10 minutes) podcast, we cover all 5 tips with examples and some common assessments I used in my classroom. The assessments are linked below:
Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program (VB-MAPP)
Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills (ABLLS)
Assessment of Functional Living Skills (AFLS)
Brigance Comprehensive Inventory of Basic Skills
Unique Learning Systems
Read the blog version here-http://adaptationstation.net/5-easy-tips-to-make-your-classroom-assessments-efficient/
It's been three years since I left teaching and I finally feel at peace with where I'm at now. We cover all of the decisions and emotions and break it down into 4 parts. Each section has supplemental podcasts if you want to learn more!
Part 1: Making The Decision to Leave Teaching/Finding my New Job
- Why I Left My Classroom
- Making the Decision
- I Did Not Burn Out
Part 2: Transitioning To My Post-Teaching Life
- Self Care Strategies
- Coping with Anxiety
- Creating Healthy Boundaries (With Braelan from That Special Educator)
Part 3: Becoming a BCBA/Being a BCBA
- Pathway to BCBA
- I'm a BCBA!
Part 4: Which Job Do I Like More?
- BCBA One Year Reflection
Ashley has 10+ years of experience as a middle school self-contained teacher and elementary cross-cat teacher. She is starting a new position as an Early Childhood Special Education teacher at her same school. We chat about the complexity of being with a staff you already know but in a job that is very different than what you are used to.
Ashley will be sharing a lot on her Instagram as well. You can follow her at https://www.instagram.com/spedtaculardays/
How has it already been a year since I passed my BCBA exam?! In this podcast we talk about my favorite parts of being a BCBA, the hardest parts and everything in between!
This isn't just a look at my morning routine-it walks you through my brainstorming session to help you figure out a morning routine that works for you!
Read the blog here-http://adaptationstation.net/a-430-wake-up-reduced-my-anxiety-and-changed-my-life-why-routines-help/
Do you struggle to make your routines stick? You have brilliant ideas for a morning routine, a fitness routine and a skincare routine but you just can't follow through? That's what we tackle in this episode. We talk about 3 over-arching reasons why routines are difficult to stick to and I give 9 realistic, easy-to-implement strategies to help.
Check out the matching blog post here-http://adaptationstation.net/making-your-routines-stick-3-reasons-they-dont-and-9-easy-solutions/
This is part two of my study tools for the BCBA exam podcast series. Part 1 is here (https://anchor.fm/adaptationstation/episodes/Episode-99-My-Study-Resources-for-the-BCBA-Exam-e1i4h31) and shares everything I used to study for the boards. This podcast shares the same information but puts it in a timeline. It shares everything thing I did, in the order that I tried them. I share the changes I made along the way and how I eventually passed the exam and became a BCBA! Products Mentioned Study Notes ABA One Month Cram- https://www.studynotesaba.com/store/1-month-video-access/ Ethics Book- https://www.amazon.com/dp/1138949205/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_0WH3W88ZF1XQR79YAAB8 Ethics Student Workbook- https://www.amazon.com/dp/081536069X/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_HQGYA7D184WWB7MJY2E0 ABA Wizard App- https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aba-wizard/id1326943979
Other related podcasts: Pathways to BCBA podcast-https://anchor.fm/adaptationstation/episodes/Episode-65-Pathway-to-BCBA-January-2021-Update-eopdtf Study Plan Podcast-https://anchor.fm/adaptationstation/episodes/STUDYING-STRATEGIES-FOR-THE-BCBA-EXAM-eq33gk Study Books Podcast-https://anchor.fm/adaptationstation/episodes/Episode-97-Top-3-Books-for-BCBAS-e1gp0g1
The end of school can be really tough for some students! After having multiple years with a highly stressful last week of school, I finally came up with three tricks that helped! This podcast covers the tips!
Read the blog post here!
Resources Mentioned
Party Packs
Free Mini Party Pack
Free Last 5 Days Plan
Email List for Access to Free Summertime Party Pack
I passed the BCBA exam in July 2021. I began studying in January and tried a lot of different resources across the six months. This podcast talks about every resource I used and what I thought of it. You will find links below for each resource mentioned, if applicable!
Study Notes ABA One Month Cram- https://www.studynotesaba.com/store/1-month-video-access/
Top 3 Books for BCBAS Podcast- https://anchor.fm/adaptationstation/episodes/Episode-97-Top-3-Books-for-BCBAS-e1gp0g1
Ethics Book- https://www.amazon.com/dp/1138949205/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_0WH3W88ZF1XQR79YAAB8
Ethics Student Workbook- https://www.amazon.com/dp/081536069X/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_HQGYA7D184WWB7MJY2E0
Study Notes ABA Mini Mocks with Video Feedback- https://www.studynotesaba.com/store/full-mini-mock-bundled/
ABA Study Group on Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/groups/ABAStudyGroup/about/
Cooper Text- https://www.amazon.com/dp/0134752554/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_4P56PVE8MV9NHFTK15VK
ABA Wizard App- https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aba-wizard/id1326943979
Rogue ABA- https://www.rogueaba.com/rogue-events/
Study Notes How the F to Break Down a Question- https://www.studynotesaba.com/courses/how-the-f-to-break-down-a-question/
Etsy Purchase- https://www.etsy.com/listing/808704336/5th-edition-bcba-exam-study-kit-study?click_key=b278358f4c5b842ed646ffa41826f485fce6b934%3A808704336&click_sum=33cd02a4&ref=shop_home_active_9&crt=1
ABA All Day- https://www.abamindset.com/store-1/p/aba-all-day
I absoutely love my reset routine. I broke it down into three chunks-a reflection portion, a reset portion, and a nourish portion. For reflection, I fill out my weekly journals. For reset, I plan out my work week. For nourish, I meal plan. These two hours on Sunday help me have a much better week. This podcast gives more details as well as gives you ideas you could plug into your routine!
This podcast recaps the top 3 books I used when studying for the boards and in my career now as a BCBA. I have the books and resources linked below:
Cooper Text (I have the 2nd edition but if you ate studying, get the 3rd edition as that is what the exam is based on. I linked the 3rd edition here)
Cooper Companion Site (This one is for the 2nd edition. Although the test is on the 3rd edition, a lot of the basic vocabulary and concepts are the same in the two texts and it can still be helpful)
Bailey and Burch Ethics Books
Bailey and Burch Student Workbook
Behavior Speak
I did not mean to take a six month hiatus from the podcast but it was just what I needed and I’m excited to be back! This episode is just going to catch you up on four things that have changed in my life since the last time you heard from me and it’s the re-launch of the podcast with a ton of new episodes plant across 2022!
Building relationships with families is a crucial step to any special education classroom. If you are a young teacher, it can be hard to build your own confidence as well as the confidence of the families you work with. Bri has tips to help anyone in this situation and shares a lot of her personal experiences as well!
Check out Bri on Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/spedteacherbri/
Read the Transcript Here-http://adaptationstation.net/bri/
Any ECSE teachers out there? This is the podcast for you! Kaitie is an Early Childhood Special Education teacher in Texas. We chat about how students end up in her program, what the day-to-day routine looks like and she gives helpful advice for others starting out in a similar role.
Check out Kaitie on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/spotonspecialed/
Read the transcript here-http://adaptationstation.net/kaitie-transcript/
Kelly is a student of ABA and works in a clinical setting that uses precision teaching. In this episode, she explains what precision teaching is, how it can be used, and gives resources for people who want to learn more about precision teaching!
Transcription-http://adaptationstation.net/kelly-percision/
Standard Celeration Website-https://celeration.org/
Standard Celeration Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/scs_standardceleration/
Fluency.org- http://fluency.org/
Morningside Academcy-https://morningsideacademy.org/
ABA and OT Podcast-https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-aba-and-ot-podcast/id1538336498
Colleen is a BCBA in New Jersey. She works in both the school setting and a private center setting. We discuss the pros and cons in each setting. This is a great episode if you are thinking about becoming a BCBA and you are not sure which setting you would rather be in!
Read the Transcript Here-http://adaptationstation.net/colleen-transcripts/
When you are the teacher of children with complex needs, your relationships with their parents often looks very different than the relationships that general education teachers have with the parents of children. In this episode, Sam and I talked about why it is important to work on that relationship and tips for supporting the parents of our students.
Read the Transcript Here-http://adaptationstation.net/sam-transcript/
Sam's Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/theedqueen/
Braelan and I talked about why it's hard to have boundaries at work, why they are important to have, how to build them and why you derve them. It's a good one guys, and if you love what you hear she has her own podcast and Youtube channel to check out as well!
Transcript- http://adaptationstation.net/braelan/
Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/thatspecialeducator/
Podcast-https://braelanmartin.com/podcast
YouTube-https://braelanmartin.com/youtube
Book Mentioned-https://www.amazon.com/Burnout-Secret-Unlocking-Stress-Cycle/dp/1984818325/ref=sr_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=burnout&qid=1619616448&sr=8-7
Heather and I talk about how to work with parents before, during and after the IEP process. If you have been trying to develop a system that works, this is a great episode to listen to!
Heather's Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/full_sped_ahead/
Transcript-http://adaptationstation.net/collab-with-families/
Sarah and I talked about some easy strategies to put in place to navigate problem behavior in your classroom!
Transcript-http://adaptationstation.net/sarah-behavior-in-the-classroom/
Sarah's Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/teacch.love.aba/
For more on ABA Data-https://anchor.fm/adaptationstation/episodes/Episode-27-All-About-ABC-Data-Sheets-and-Behavior-ealcml
For more about the Functions of Behavior-https://anchor.fm/adaptationstation/episodes/Episode-44-Behavior-Its-All-About-WTF-Whats-The-Function-eh3btm
Sarah's Other Podcast Appearances
Starting Out as a BCBA Roundtable-https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/eg90el
Myths of ABA Roundtable-https://anchor.fm/adaptationstation/episodes/BCBA-Mini-Series-Myths-of-ABA-Roundtable-etv5kr
Laura and I chat all about math instruction. We talk about how to fit math instruction, math centers and math IEP goals into your school day!
Transcript-http://adaptationstation.net/laura-transcript/
Laura's Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/missluluspecialed/
Chloe is a Speech and Language Pathologist and passionate about Early Literacy Skills. In this podcast, we give very simple tips to support early literacy skills in your classroom.
Chloe-https://www.instagram.com/chloeelizabethslp/
Trancript-http://adaptationstation.net/chloe-transcript/
Are you curious what a transition teacher does or wondering how to structure your classroom if you are a transition teacher? Fiona shares so many valuable tips in this podcast!
Transcript-http://adaptationstation.net/fiona-transcript/
Fiona's Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/spedadulting/
Fiona's Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/spedadulting
Fiona's Teachers Pay Teachers Store-https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Adulting-Made-Easy-Aka-Spedadulting
California Transition Tools-http://www.catransitionalliance.org/content.aspx?id=1561&title=Resources
Virginia Transition Tools-https://www.doe.virginia.gov/special_ed/transition_svcs/resources.shtml
Career Zone-https://www.cacareerzone.org/
Career One Stop-https://www.careeronestop.org/
Have you been wanting to make your classroom more sensory-friendly but you are not sure where to start? Sofie breaks it down into 5 different areas to consider. She shares ideas for each area and we cover ways to make this happen on a limited budget!
Read the transcript here- http://adaptationstation.net/sofie-sensory/
Sofie's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/whereiautabe/
Check out her reel that shows a visual for all 5 areas here-https://www.instagram.com/reel/CI9crlrBWFg/
Are you interested in becoming a school-based BCBA and you are wondering what the job is like? Are you in a school and not sure how to utilize the support from your school-based BCBA? Alexandra comes on the podcast and we talk about all of this and more!
Read the Transcript Here- http://adaptationstation.net/alexandra-bcba-school/
Alexandra's Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/kindnessandcontingencies/
Lauren joins the podcast and we chat all about SEL-what it is, why it is important and how to support SEL needs on the home.
Transcripts-http://adaptationstation.net/sel-with-lauren/
Lauren's Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/structuredspecialed/
Casle Website-https://casel.org/
Jenny and I dive into what self-care is, why we need it and how to know it's working for you!
Transcripts- http://adaptationstation.net/self-care-jenny/
Jenny's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/littlelearners.bigfeelings/
Big Magic-https://www.amazon.com/Big-Magic-Creative-Living-Beyond/dp/1594634726/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=big+magic&qid=1619116629&sr=8-1
The Happiness Project-https://www.amazon.com/Happiness-Project-Tenth-Anniversary-Aristotle/dp/0062888749/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+happiness+project&qid=1619116652&sr=8-1
A Year of Self Care-https://www.amazon.com/Year-Self-Care-Practices-Inspiration-Yourself/dp/1648765092/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=self+care&qid=1619116764&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyTUFNQlNSUEs5NDk1JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNjQzMDM1MllGN1A4TTc3VUVLQiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNjI3NjQ0TVJKWlZUUkhPQkhGJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==
Self Care Day and Night Reflection Journal
Empathy is an important part of our practice, but it can be hard to build empathy and it can be hard to draw boundaries with empathy. Heather comes on and we chat about why empathy is important, how to build it and what to do when you feel overwhelmed with it.
Heather's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/full_sped_ahead/
Transcripts-http://adaptationstation.net/empathy-transcript/
The book mentioned in the podcast-https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1736046004/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1
Margaret, Alexandra, Cassie and I had a roundtable where we discussed ABA moving forward. We talked about many resources you could turn to when looking to improve your practice as a BCBA. The episode is packed with valuable information and I have linked a lot of resouces below!
Transcripts-http://adaptationstation.net/moving-forward-podcast/
Alexandra's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/kindnessandcontingencies/
Cassie's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/adventures.in.behavior/
Margaret's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/puzzledpeg/
Dr. Hanley's Paper-https://practicalfunctionalassessment.com/2021/01/26/a-perspective-on-todays-aba-by-dr-greg-hanley/
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy-https://contextualscience.org/act
AIM Website- https://www.acceptidentifymove.com/
Autism Helper Podcast Episode with Megan Miller- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-109-encore-episode-61-comprehensive-approach/id1443908794?i=1000504956367
Cusp Emergence- https://cuspemergence.com/
Do Better Movement-www.dobetterpod.com
Cassie and Carla come on and we talk about how we can build and maintain positive relationships with parents and families.
Read the Transcript Here- http://adaptationstation.net/collab-with-parents/
Carla does not have a public Instagram, but you can access Cassie's here- https://www.instagram.com/adventures.in.behavior/
Alexandra and Amanda came on the podcast and we shared tips on how to collaborate with related service providers!
Transcript-http://adaptationstation.net/collab-with-related-service-providers/
Alexandra- https://www.instagram.com/kindnessandcontingencies/
Amanda- https://www.instagram.com/abawithamanda/
Sarah, Lizzie and Abby come on and we talk about some of the most common myths of ABA that we hear.
Read the Transcript Here-http://adaptationstation.net/myths-of-aba-transcript/
Sarah's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/teacch.love.aba/
Lizzie's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/abcs_and_aba/
Abby's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/mrs_moes_modifications/
Elana from Sped Made Simple and Kim from Kim Loves Teaching come on the podcast and we talk about different ABA strategies that can easily and effectively be used in the classroom. You will walk away with tips you can start using tomorrow!
Check out the transcripts here- http://adaptationstation.net/dtt-transcript/
Elana's Instagram is here- https://www.instagram.com/spedmadesimple/
Kim's Instagram is here- https://www.instagram.com/kimlovesteaching/
Cassie, Margaret, and Sarah are all BCBAS and they came onto the podcast for a roundtable to talk about becoming and starting as a BCBA. If you are currently going through supervision or about to take the boards-this podcast is for you!
Transcript-http://adaptationstation.net/start-out/
Cassie- https://www.instagram.com/adventures.in.behavior/
Margaret- https://www.instagram.com/puzzledpeg/
Sarah- https://www.instagram.com/teacch.love.aba/
Katie is a public special education teacher getting BCBA supervision on the job. Kelsey is a full-time graduate student getting supervision in a research setting. I work as a Behavior Therapist and I am getting supervision in a private clinic. In this episode, we talk all about supervision across the three settings and we answer a ton of questions!
Check out Katie here- https://www.instagram.com/spotonspecialed/
Check out Kelsey here- https://www.instagram.com/exceptionalelementary/
Read the transcript here- http://adaptationstation.net/katie-kelsey-transcript/
In this episode, Maria from Teaching Behavior Together co-hosts and we talk about how teachers and BCBAS can work together for the same goal of supporting students.
In the episode, we talk about Registered Behavior Technicians. You can find more information here-https://www.bacb.com/rbt/
Check out Maria's Instagram (and amazing highlight reels) here-https://www.instagram.com/teachingbehaviortogether/
Read the transcript of the podcast here- http://adaptationstation.net/maria-transcript/
Why I left teaching is complicated and hard for me to summarize-so I decided to record a podcast about it! In a nutshell, teaching was not the right forever career for me and it took me a while to figure that out. This podcast will address many of the assumptions I get. If you would prefer to read the written outline, it is in the blog post below!
http://adaptationstation.net/i-did-not-burn-out-why-i-left-teaching/
As of February 2021 I am 80% of the way through my BCBA supervision. A lot of people assume that I’m currently in school and I get why it’s confusing that I actually started my certificate 2015 but I’m not finishing up until six years later. There were three main reasons why I took an extensive break towards working towards BCBA. The first one being I really struggled in my classes and I didn’t think I was smart enough to pass the test. The second one being I really struggled to get supervision and I couldn’t balance it all. And the third one being I met some not nice BCBAs and I really didn’t want to associate with them. The podcast will tackle all three of those things, and explain how I got back on the path towards BCBA!
If you are curious why I have an undergraduate degree in mass media communications (journalism) but ended up being a special education teacher-this is the podcast for you! This is the first in a mini-series explaining how into and back out of teaching. This will help lay the foundation!
Read the blog version here-it is the transcript to this podcast!
http://adaptationstation.net/how-i-went-from-a-journalism-major-to-a-special-education-teacher-to-future-bcba/
This podcast recaps all of the strategies that were suggested to me for studying for my boards, as well as what my current plan is. The transcript for this podcast is in the blog post, linked below. I also link every website and resource at the end of that podcast!
http://adaptationstation.net/studying-strategies-for-the-bcba-exam/
This podcast explains how I plan at the beginning of every month. It will teach you how to make your own to-do list in PowerPoint.
Read the blog version here-http://adaptationstation.net/making-a-monthy-to-do-list/
Watch the Youtube tutorial here-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbcyFJQOUMQ&feature=youtu.be
In this episode, Cassie and I talk about more ways to implement ABA in the classroom!
Access the transcripts to this podcast-http://adaptationstation.net/cassie-transcript-aba-classroom/
Cassie's Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/adventures.in.behavior/
Cassie's Blog-https://www.adventuresinbehavior.com/applied-behavior-analysis/aba-in-the-clasroom-chaining/
Nicole's Blog-http://adaptationstation.net/5-principles-of-aba-that-you-can-apply-in-the-classroom/
Cassie's Interview on the Behavior Bitches Podcast-https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/special-educator-and-bcba-super-power-cassie-leutenegger/id1465291335?i=1000486984765
Other Websites Mentioned
https://www.behaviorbabe.com/
https://theautismhelper.com/
https://autismpdc.fpg.unc.edu/national-professional-development-center-autism-spectrum-disorder
https://www.bacb.com/rbt/
Have you been curious about what a week in my life looks like? Are you confused when you hear me talk about supervision, especially when I start saying restricted and unrestricted? Are you interested in becoming a BCBA yourself?
This is the episode for you! I walk you through a whole week in my life. It helps you understand exactly what I do each day and how it helps me on my path to BCBA! Read the blog version here:
http://adaptationstation.net/week-in-the-life-bcba-supervision/
Finally-the podcast that lays out everything I am doing to work towards BCBA! If you are interested in becoming a BCBA yourself, or you are just curious what the next 6-8 months will look like for me, this is the episode for you! I cover what my supervision is, what my weekly schedule looks like, and my plans for the summer.
Read the transcript of this podcast here:
http://adaptationstation.net/pathway-to-bcba-january-2021-update/
Are you staying in for New Year's Eve? Do you need ideas on how to still make the night be fun? This podcast has 5 ideas, with date night versions and family-friendly versions!
Grab the freebie that goes with this podcast here-http://adaptationstation.net/free-resource-library/
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Do you still need to pull together a Christmas gift? I have 5 ideas that you can pull together with things from Target and still seem super thoughtful.
The coupon book that I made for my dad is in my free resource library
http://adaptationstation.net/free-resource-library/
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https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5e41b9a405046d00269214a2
Read the blog version of this podcast here
http://adaptationstation.net/5-last-minute-thoughtful-gifts-for-christmas/
I had Stacy, Kayla H, and Kayla M on. We chatted all about ABA and how to apply it to the classroom. Don't worry, we have classroom experience and we know it can be tough. This episode aims to break it down and make it much more manageable! Be sure to check out their Instagram and their podcast!
https://www.instagram.com/thecontingencyclique/
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-contingency-clique/id1507849012
Craving more ABA podcast episodes? Here are some of my recent ones:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-27-all-about-abc-data-sheets-and-behavior/id1477777888?i=1000466952171
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-44-behavior-its-all-about-wtf-whats-the-function/id1477777888?i=1000485743712
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/5-principles-of-aba-you-can-use-in-the-classroom/id1477777888?i=1000501394046
ABA in the classroom might seem really daunting, but it doesn't have to be! In this episode, I will share 5 really easy principles you can apply in your classroom starting tomorrow!
Read the corresponding blog post here-http://adaptationstation.net/5-principles-of-aba-that-you-can-apply-in-the-classroom/
Does the idea of working on social-emotional learning make you feel nervous? Do you not know how to work on SEL in your classroom, or maybe you are not even sure what it is? This episode is for you! It's under 10 minutes and Allie and I break the concept down into a very managabe chunk.
Check out Allie here
https://www.instagram.com/_missbehavior/
Order her book here
https://www.amazon.com/Roaring-Mad-Riley-Anger-Management/dp/1647390508/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2RZLNSJBL0CCR&dchild=1&keywords=roaring+mad+riley&qid=1604323811&sprefix=roaring+mad%2Caps%2C182&sr=8-2
Check out her blog post here
http://missbehaviorblog.blogspot.com/2020/09/youtube-videos-channels-for-social.html
Check out CASEL here
https://casel.org/
Read the transcript here
http://adaptationstation.net/allie-podcast-transcript-sel/
In this podcast, I had 11 different cohosts share tips as you continue to move forward in teaching during the pandemic. Their handles are below.
https://www.instagram.com/teachingautism/
https://www.instagram.com/teachloveautism/
https://www.instagram.com/youautaknow/
https://www.instagram.com/littlemisskimsclass/
https://www.instagram.com/full_sped_ahead/
https://www.instagram.com/spedadulting/
https://www.instagram.com/spedteacherbri/
https://www.instagram.com/whereiautabe/
https://www.instagram.com/ageappropriatesped/
A note about the podcast-in each section I name who is answering the question in the order they responded. For example, if I say "We will hear from Erin and Nikki, you will hear Erin's audio, followed by Nikki's Audio.
In this podcast, we discuss many questions about teaching in a distance setting position during the pandemic. Topics include how to collect data, the best online resources, how to apply accommodations and more! 5 cohosts participated-their Instagram handle is below.
https://www.instagram.com/teachloveautism/
https://www.instagram.com/littlemisskimsclass/
https://www.instagram.com/full_sped_ahead/
https://www.instagram.com/spedteacherbri/
https://www.instagram.com/spedtaculardays/
A note about the podcast-in each section I name who is answering the question in the order they responded. For example, if I say "We will hear from Jenn and Kim, you will hear Jenn's audio, followed by Kim's Audio.
In this podcast, we discuss many questions about teaching in a distance setting position during the pandemic. Topics include how to utilize paraprofessionals, how to assist students with AAC devices, how to build endurance, and more! 7 cohosts participated-their Instagram handle is below.
https://www.instagram.com/teachingautism/
https://www.instagram.com/teachloveautism/
https://www.instagram.com/youautaknow/
https://www.instagram.com/littlemisskimsclass/
https://www.instagram.com/full_sped_ahead/
https://www.instagram.com/spedadulting/
https://www.instagram.com/spedteacherbri/
A note about the podcast-in each section I name who is answering the question in the order they responded. For example, if I say "We will hear from Erin and Nikki, you will hear Erin's audio, followed by Nikki's Audio.
In this podcast, we discuss many questions about teaching in a hybrid position during the pandemic. Topics include how to utilize paraprofessionals, how to apply accommodations, how to balance students in person and students online, and more. 5 cohosts participated-their Instagram handle is below.
A note about the podcast-in each section I name who is answering the question in the order they responded. For example, if I say "We will hear from Bri, Sofie, and Cassie, you will hear Bri's audio, followed by Sofie's Audio, followed by Cassie's audio.
Sofie-https://www.instagram.com/whereiautabe/
Cassie-https://www.instagram.com/adventures.in.behavior/
Braelan-https://www.instagram.com/thatspecialeducator/
Bri-https://www.instagram.com/spedteacherbri/
Meghan-https://www.instagram.com/ageappropriatesped/
In this podcast, we discuss many questions about teaching in person during the pandemic. Topics include how to support students with physical needs, how to have students use materials safely, cleaning/sanitizing techniques, and more. 7 cohosts participated-their Instagram handle is below.
A note about the podcast-in each section I name who is answering the question in the order they responded. For example, if I say "We will hear from Jenny, Sofie, and Cassie, you will hear Jenny's audio, followed by Sofie's Audio, followed by Cassie's audio.
Laura-https://www.instagram.com/missluluspecialed/
LeCha-https://www.instagram.com/reachingexceptionallearners/
Sam-https://www.instagram.com/theedqueen/
Jenny-https://www.instagram.com/littlelearners.bigfeelings/
Sofie-https://www.instagram.com/whereiautabe/
Cassie-https://www.instagram.com/adventures.in.behavior/
Braelan-https://www.instagram.com/thatspecialeducator/
Special education is a rewarding and overwhelming job. In this podcast, I lay out a 5 step process you can take when you are feeling overwhelmed. We apply it to a fake scenario and talk through what each step looks like.
Read the corresponding blog post here- http://adaptationstation.net/what-to-do-when-you-are-overwhelmed/
Download the freebie here- http://adaptationstation.net/5-things-overwhelemed-freebie/
Listen to the Self-Care Episode with Sarah here- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-53-self-care-isnt-selfish-sarah-from-designer/id1477777888
Sarah and I talk all about self-care in this podcast. We cover everything from what self-care is and how to benefit from it to how to make time for it without feeling guilty!
Read the transcript here-http://adaptationstation.net/sarah-self-care-transcript/
Follow Sarah here-https://www.instagram.com/thedesignerteacher/
Follow Sarah's Business, Teacher Care Crate here-https://www.instagram.com/teachercarecrate/
Sarah recently published a book about Self-Care for Teachers. See it here-https://www.amazon.com/Teachers-Guide-Self-Care-Resilience-Healthier/dp/1735333700/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3CDADVXGNM9MX&dchild=1&keywords=teacher+self+care+sarah+forst&qid=1599250503&sprefix=teacher+self+care+sa%2Caps%2C149&sr=8-1
Want more tips for self-care? Here are some blog posts that Sarah has written:
https://www.thedesignerteacher.com/blog/teachersguidetoselfcare
https://www.thedesignerteacher.com/blog//2017/09/self-care-quotes-for-teachers.html
https://www.thedesignerteacher.com/blog//2017/03/40-acts-of-self-care-for-teachers.html
Find more tips on my blog and podcast!
http://adaptationstation.net/30-things-for-you/
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-26-30-ways-to-show-yourself-love-and-care/id1477777888?i=1000465634028
http://adaptationstation.net/5-tips-to-survive-quarantine/
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-30-5-tips-to-help-during-quarantine/id1477777888?i=1000469076657
Social studies might feel like a really tough topic to tackle in your special education classroom but with the right supports and modifications, you can make it accessible! Allie comes on the podcast to share how to make social studies more concrete for our students and she shares tips on how to adapt general education work for your student.
Visit Allie Here-https://www.instagram.com/_missbehavior/
See the transcript of this podcast here- http://adaptationstation.net/allie-episode-52-transcript/
Download a free social studies sort here-https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Rules-vs-Laws-Sorting-Activity-Freebie-1499539
It might feel daunting to work on science in your special education classroom but it can actually be a super fun and engaging time of the day! Sofie comes on the podcast to share how to make science hands-on with materials from the dollar store-keeping the price low for you!
Read the transcript of the blog here-http://adaptationstation.net/sofie-science-podcast/
Read Sofies Blog for visual examples here-http://whereiautabe.com/5-tips-for-teaching-science-in-special-education/
Grab a free mini science unit here-https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Does-It-Need-Water-A-Mini-Unit-Freebie-3463866
Ashley and I discuss techniques that you can use to work on math with your students. We cover the use of math manipulatives, techniques to try, and how to incorporate the use of AAC devices during math!
Read the transcript of the podcast here-http://adaptationstation.net/ashley-transcript-episode-50-2/
Read more about menu math here-https://spedtaculardays.blogspot.com/2019/02/menu-math.html
Grab Ashley's Math Freebies Here:
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Menu-Math-Subtraction-FREEBIE-4975703
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Menu-Math-Worksheet-Free-4375551
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https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/0-20-Counting-Boom-Card-FREEBIE-5823855
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Spring-Counting-Worksheet-Free-4494228
Grab Nicole's Math Freebies Here:
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/FreeDownload/Interactive-Easy-Prep-Board-Freebie-3992618
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Winter-Word-Problems-Freebie-1092170
Jenn and I discuss several strategies you can use with your students to work on Reading Comprehension. We discuss the use of visuals and how to fade them, as well as how we integrated Unique Learning Systems and News 2 You into the classroom!
Read the transcript of this episode here-http://adaptationstation.net/jenn-reading-comp-transcipt-episode-49/
Try Jenn's Reading Visually Product (Dinosaur Freebie)-https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Dinosaurs-Reading-Visually-Comprehension-FREEBIE-5290577
More Reading Freebies from Nicole:
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Free-Digital-Story-Pack-for-Special-Education-Boom-Learning-Included-5542071
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Wash-Your-Hands-Coronavirus-Poetry-Pack-for-Special-Education-5323361
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Classroom-Activities-Adapted-Book-and-Worksheets-Freebie-4908651
This is the seventh podcast in the "Where Do I Even Start" podcast series and it covers supporting your paraprofessionals! Click here to read the corresponding blog post-http://adaptationstation.net/supporting-our-paraprofessionals/ Download the free companion pack here-https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Where-Do-I-Even-Start-Podcast-Series-Free-Companion-Pack-5795238
This is the sixth podcast in the "Where Do I Even Start" podcast series and it covers data collection! Click here to read the corresponding blog post-http://adaptationstation.net/its-all-about-that-data/ Download the free companion pack here-https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Where-Do-I-Even-Start-Podcast-Series-Free-Companion-Pack-5795238
This is the fifth podcast in the "Where Do I Even Start" podcast series and it covers collaborating with related service providers!
Click here to read the corresponding blog post-http://adaptationstation.net/teamwork-makes-the-dreamwork/
Download the free companion pack here-https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Where-Do-I-Even-Start-Podcast-Series-Free-Companion-Pack-5795238
This is the fourth podcast in the "Where Do I Even Start" podcast series and it covers home/school communication Click here to read the corresponding blog posts- http://adaptationstation.net/building-the-home-to-school-bridge/ Download the free companion pack here-https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Where-Do-I-Even-Start-Podcast-Series-Free-Companion-Pack-5795238
This is the third podcast in the "Where Do I Even Start" podcast series and it covers functions of behavior and possible antecedent interventions Click here to read the corresponding blog posts- http://adaptationstation.net/behavior-wtf-whats-the-function/ Download the free companion pack here-https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Where-Do-I-Even-Start-Podcast-Series-Free-Companion-Pack-5795238
This is the second podcast in the "Where Do I Even Start" podcast series and it covers classroom s schedule.. Click here to read the corresponding blog posts- http://adaptationstation.net/4-tips-for-creating-a-classroom-schedule/ http://adaptationstation.net/writing-a-curriculum-map-for-your-special-needs-classroom/ Download the free companion pack here-https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Where-Do-I-Even-Start-Podcast-Series-Free-Companion-Pack-5795238
This is the first podcast in the "Where Do I Even Start" podcast series and it covers classroom set up.
Click here to read the corresponding blog post-http://adaptationstation.net/designing-with-your-students-in-mind/
Download the free companion pack here-https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Where-Do-I-Even-Start-Podcast-Series-Free-Companion-Pack-5795238
Deciding to leave a special education classroom is a tough decision that some special education teachers find themselves facing. Both myself and my guest, Kim, have left a special education classroom. Kim went to work in a special education setting in a different school, whereas I opted to leave the school system and go work at an ABA center. In this episode, we talk about how we made our respective decisions and offer advice for others contemplating making a chance. If you want to hear more about my personal journey in leaving the classroom-listen to this episode: https://anchor.fm/adaptationstation/episodes/Episode-13-Making-the-Decision-to-Leave-a-Job-e8uh13
It has been one year since I left the school system and went to work for a private ABA center. Although the coronavirus pandemic has significantly impacted my job I still wanted to give you an update to help compare the two different worlds. You will find that this podcast does not definitively say which job is “better”, as I loved them both-it just serves to explain the difference between the two.
This podcast will recommend five different resources you can use to help you as you learn to manage your anxiety. All five resources are linked in my storefront here : https://www.amazon.com/shop/adaptationstation?listId=26KEFU7OKCGOU
Have you been wanting to learn how to make simple resources to use with your students and clients? Have you been curious how to get started on TPT? This podcast will serve as an introduction to both with the tutorial teaching you how to design a token board and PowerPoint and answering questions about TpT. The corresponding blog post to have visual tutorials that will help. I hope this help you feel more confident as you create the resources your students need! http://adaptationstation.net/getting-started-with-making-products-and-tpt/
To say I’m obsessed with guided journals is an understatement-I have tried dozens and I use 3-4 different ones at the same time. This podcast will cover my 5 favorite journals of all time and will help you choose one that meets your needs. Check out my Amazon storefront to see all of the journals I love-https://www.amazon.com/shop/adaptationstation?listId=29Y5YIYAR1EWA
This podcast is jammed pack with valuable information regarding distance learning. 8 different special education teachers come on and share about end of year procedures, transitions, ESY and looking forward to the fall.
This is the first time I’m sharing my Amazon favorites and the 10 items in this podcast are my absolute favorite items hands-down! Click here to go to the corresponding blog post and grab any links that you are interested in! http://adaptationstation.net/amazon-favorites-may-2020/
If you have been wanting to use boom learning with your students but you don’t really know how to go about setting up your classroom, assigning tasks to students or making it work for distance learning this is the podcast for you! I’ll answer basic questions and give a couple of tips to get this rolling!
Are you struggling to figure out how to make distance-learning work for your special education classroom? Do you just want to hear from other teachers to know you’re not alone? This is the podcast for you! I have invited seven of my friends who are still teaching to share how distance-learning is working for them. We have teachers from kindergarten level all the way to adult transition services with the states all across the US represented 🙌🏻
In order to have a good day it’s really important that I give myself time in the morning to get ready. I have a routine I like to follow every day that helps me feel more awake and energized. This podcast will walk you through what I do in the mornings and give you ideas on how to build your own morning routine! Listen to the nighttime version here- https://anchor.fm/adaptationstation/episodes/Episode-6-Building-a-nighttime-routine-to-help-you-fall-asleep-e5if1s
I am a big believer in cognitive-based therapy and the benefits of seeing a therapist. Through my own journey I learned how to use worksheets to cope with my anxiety today I’m excited to share eight worksheets I designed to share with all of you. This podcast will walk you through each one and how to use it. I hope it’s helpful! If you want to access the worksheets click here http://adaptationstation.net/contact/ . If you want to hear the podcast I did with my husband click here https://anchor.fm/adaptationstation/episodes/Episode-22-Dealing-with-Anxiety-My-husband-cohosts-ea4uqq.
If you are struggling to maintain structure and normalcy through the coronavirus quarantine, this podcast will give you 5 tips. Heather from Full Sped Ahead joins and we have 2 freebies that you can download at the link below : http://adaptationstation.net/?p=2710
You don’t have to go out or spend a lot of money to be able to spend quality time with your significant other. In this podcast my husband and I will share 12 awesome ideas for date nights that you can do right at home. You’ll save a lot of money, and if you have kids you don’t need a babysitter. We hope you enjoy one of the ideas! http://adaptationstation.net/12-at-home-date-night-ideas/
Are you looking for a way to incorporate Autism Acceptance into your school? This podcast will have 4 different ideas and 2 freebies (one from me and one from my good friend Alyssa at Simply Special Ed) are available for download. Read the matching blog here: http://adaptationstation.net/4-ways-to-celebrate-autism-acceptance-month/
The number one thing people ask me about is negative behavior. I finally published my first podcast and it’s all about my favorite tool to use,-an ABC data sheet. When I was dealing with negative behavior in my classroom this was my go to to help me figure out what was happening and proceed with an FBA. This podcast breaks it down step-by-step to make it easy to implement in your classroom and if you click on the corresponding blog post you’ll see visual examples as well! http://adaptationstation.net/why-take-abc-data/
When I feel sad, that’s when I need to do self-care the most. The problem is when I’m sad I can’t think of things to do. That’s what this whole podcast is about. It had 30 different ideas of things that you could do for yourself and there’s even a cute free download available below! http://adaptationstation.net/30-things/
Does the idea of putting a sensory bin in your classroom seem completely overwhelming? Do you imagine it being really expensive, really messy and not useful? Don’t worry, Autumn and I have you covered. In this podcast we will teach you how to make Sensory bins on a budget, how make sensory bins work for a variety of students and how to make them functional in the classroom. Read my blog to read more about ways to use them in the classroom-http://adaptationstation.net/3-ways-to-use-sensory-bins/ and Autumn’s for a ton of ideas for getting it running- http://supportsforspecialstudents.blogspot.com/2019/08/sensory-bin-round-up.html?m=1
This podcast will walk you through 10 different fine motor bins I used in my self-contained classroom. These bins are perfect for students working on basic cutting, lacing and other fine motor hand skills. Click the link below to read the corresponding blog! http://adaptationstation.net/fine-motor-bins-in-a-self-contained-classroom/
When I was in the classroom I worked at a coding immersion school. This meant that all students were required to code every day. I struggled in the beginning to make this work but I finally figured out five ways to cope with my students and I’m excited to share them in the podcast today! Click the blog below to get links to everything I talked about in the podcast http://adaptationstation.net/coding-in-my-self-contained-classroom/
I’m excited to welcome my husband onto the podcast to talk about Anxiety with me! We share a bit about my journey and how we manage it together. We answered 7 frequently asked questions from Instagram-I hope this episode is helpful!
Click hear to read my blog about how I managed anxiety in the classroom-http://adaptationstation.net/dealing-with-anxiety-at-work/
Click hear to see some of the essentials I use at home to manage my anxiety- https://www.amazon.com/shop/adaptationstation?listId=31HGVJST5PL7B
Click here to find more resources and support for dealing-https://adaa.org/
Do you struggle to teach reading in your self-contained classroom? Do you want to make sure you are using evidence based strategies? If so, this is the podcast for you! This podcast breaks down reading groups into small, actionable steps in self-contained settings.
Read this blog for more information on reading groups: http://adaptationstation.net/1993-2/
Read this blog for more information on reading centers: http://adaptationstation.net/using-centers-to-support-reading-rotations/
Click this link to download the freebie: http://adaptationstation.net/readinggroupminischedule/
I LOVE reading, but it also is one of the quickest things for me to drop when life gets busy. I hate it when that happens because I genuinely love reading. I notice that when I am consistently reading, I fall asleep more easily, I use pockets of time more wisely and I feel more relaxed. This podcasts gives you 8 easy ways to up your reading, and click the blog link below to explore more! http://adaptationstation.net/8-tips-to-read-more/
After listening to “How to break up with your phone” by Catherine Price I was super eager to put some of the tips into my own life. This podcast covers the things I did to help cut back on my phone use and how it’s helped me! The podcast promises a freebie that is not yet available. Check back on Sunday to download!
Most teachers LOVE winter break, but for those of us who thrive on structure, the open-ended days can be overwhelming. I used to hate break because I didn't know what to do with all of the free time. It usually just let to sadness and loneliness on my end. If this sounds like you, this podcast has tips to help yourself make your break more meaningful, productive and relaxing. Click below to access the freebie that goes with this podcast!
http://adaptationstation.net/making-the-most-of-winter-break/
The week before a break can be chaos! This podcast has tips to help you keep things running smoothly 👍🏻 Party Pack Bundle- https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Party-Pack-Bundle-4154861. Winter Break Blog/Freebie-http://adaptationstation.net/surviving-to-winter-break-4-activities-to-do-with-your-class/ End of School Blog/Freebie-http://adaptationstation.net/what-should-i-do-the-last-days-of-school/. Beginning of School Blog/Freebie-http://adaptationstation.net/what-should-i-do-the-first-day-of-school/
This podcast gives you five tips to be proactive when planning for a difficult IEP. This will help you feel more calm and confident and our special guest Autumn shares even more to help you with the legal side. You can read my blog here: http://adaptationstation.net/5-proactive-strategies-for-stressful-ieps/ and Autumn’s blog here: http://supportsforspecialstudents.blogspot.com/2019/11/how-to-find-answers-to-your-special-ed.html?m=1
One of my favorite projects I ever did in my classroom was a PBL that supported our local animal shelter. My kids got to cover reading strands and math strands. We learned about goods and services and money and we got to support dogs and cats in need. This podcast walks you through how I did it and the corresponding blog post will explain it even more. If this sounds like something you want to try in your classroom I also have a product that can help you, linked below https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Projects-for-a-Purpose-A-PBL-for-the-Special-Education-Classroom-5051710
This podcast answers frequently asked questions about my job as an ABA therapist! Read the corresponding blog here: If you want to know more about the other jobs I considered before this one, check out this blog: http://adaptationstation.net/leaving-my-classroom-series-finding-a-new-job/
This episode walks you through the process I went through in deciding to leave my job. It asks you a lot of questions to help you figure out if changes are needed in your life. You can read the corresponding blog post and download the free worksheet in the link below. http://adaptationstation.net/leaving-my-classroom-series-making-the-decision-2/
Have you been wanting to integrate errorless learning in your classroom but you don’t know where to start? Do you have students who need support and accessing independent work? This podcast will help you utilize the strategy in your classroom and will get lots of advice from Jenn at Teach Love Autism. Below are links to blogs from both Jenn and I to help you explore errorless learning more! http://adaptationstation.net/the-benefit-of-errorless-learning/
Episode 8 talked about why I left my job. This podcast answers some FAQs. In the podcast I ask if you want more information about what I did to improve-a podcast is already in the works to address that!
This podcast walks you through how to set up IEP bins for your students. This organizational tool helps collect more data. See the blog post with pictures here: http://adaptationstation.net/using-iep-bins-to-collect-data/
Running my own business while balancing a rotating schedule is a lot to keep track of! This podcast explains my new jobs and gives 5 strategies I use to stay on top of everything. Grab the priority checklist below! http://adaptationstation.net/productivity-planner/
This podcast will share part of my story of why I left my classroom and how I ended up in my new job. This episode shares a lot of personal parts of my journey and I hope you don't feel so alone after listing. I have a free printable that you can hang in your classroom or home to remind you how strong you are. Click the link below to download
http://adaptationstation.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/stronger-printable.pdf
This podcast will cover 5 reasons why I loved collecting data online in my special education classroom. The podcast gives tips to maintain confidentiality and talking points you can share with administrators. The blog below shares more information, and it has both a video and PDF tutorial to help you get set up!
http://adaptationstation.net/how-collecting-f/
This podcast breaks down night time routine‘s in three easy steps that you can follow to help yourself fall sleep at night. I have tons of tips and recommendations and if you want to see any of the specific products I use they are linked to the blog below! I also have a freebie for this podcast that you’ll hear about at the end! http://adaptationstation.net/building-a-nighttime-routine-to-help-you-fall-asleep/
This podcast breaks making emergency sub plans down into 4 manageable steps. Read more here! http://adaptationstation.net/dont-wait-for-the-emergency-to-make-emergency-sub-plans/
We all have a love/hate relationship with sped prep, but it’s such a necessary component to any self-contained classroom. This podcast will give you tips to stay on top of your prep and conquer that pile! Be sure to check out the corresponding blog post and snag the freebies at the end! http://adaptationstation.net/3-tips-to-prep-the-big-items/
The keyword to access the freebie associated with this podcast is night. Listen to the podcast to learn what to do with the keyword.
Setting up independent work centers might seem daunting, but it doesn’t need to be! This podcast breaks it down into simple steps that helps you get this running in your classroom. If you want to see pictures of a set up, check out the corresponding blog post! http://adaptationstation.net/4-steps-for-setting-up-an-effective-independent-work-system/
As a former special-education teacher for six years I learned a lot of lessons along the way. This podcast shares the four biggest things I wish I had done earlier in my teaching career.