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Be The Exception In Special EducationAuthor: Dawn Ellis
How do I become a special education teacher? How do I get everything with data collection done? Where do I start in mastering something? How do I become exceptional at one thing? How do I perfect a special education classroom? Welcome to Be The Exception Podcast where we will answer all these questions and so many more. Each episode, host Dawn Ellis will bring you productivity tips, mindset motivation, special education strategies, education hacks, and inspirational stories that can help you become the exceptional human you were meant to be. We all have something that comes naturally to us that others would love to know more about. So let's start the conversation and learn from others, so we can grow together. Language: en Genres: Education Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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293. 5 Ways to Simplify Your SPED Classroom Before the Holidays
Thursday, 11 December, 2025
The holiday season can feel like a blur of glitter, behavior spikes, and teacher burnout. In Episode 293 of Be The Exception, Dawn shares 5 ways to simplify your SPED classroom — so you can support your students and protect your peace. You'll learn: ✔️ What routines are worth streamlining now ✔️ How to build in calm, quiet moments each day ✔️ Why you should prep sub plans before you need them ✔️ How to use repetition as a strategy, not a cop-out ✔️ When to give yourself permission to lower the bar 📦 Plus: Dawn shares her favorite low-prep units, editable sub plan templates, and visuals that make the season easier. 🎧 Listen now + grab what you need inside The Exceptional Collective. Check out this blog post with classroom-tested ideas you can swipe: Special Education Christmas Activities You'll Actually Use Holiday Freebie: Grab it here
