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Teach, Task Box, Inspire: The Podcast (A Show for Special Educators)Author: Lisa Hollady, Special Education Teacher
Teach, Task Box, Inspire: The Podcast is your go-to educational podcast dedicated to making your job as a special education teacher easier and more enjoyable. Your host, Lisa Hollady, is a veteran special education teacher with a passion for helping teachers like you make a real difference in the lives of your students. In your demanding roles, youre constantly juggling various responsibilities, from differentiated instruction and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) to data collection, and, of course, teaching. Thats where task boxes come in. Task boxes arent just teaching tools. Theyre the key to unlocking student independence, student engagement, and personalized learning. Through this podcast, youll uncover the incredible task box benefits for your special needs students and practical implemention tips that you can take to your classroom. Tune in each Monday for a new episode that will equip you with essential strategies and motivation to approach your week with confidence and enthusiasm. Topics will include task box activities, social and emotional development, adaptive teaching, inclusive teaching, supporting diverse learners, classroom management, scheduling, visual aids, and more. If youre looking for more special education resources and support with increasing student independence, check out my FREE training at https://chalkboardsuperhero.com/training. Language: en Genres: Courses, Education, How To Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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97. Winning Over Parents in the First Month-Positive Communication Strategies to Build Trust from the Start
Episode 97
Monday, 8 September, 2025
At the start of the school year, parents are handing over their most precious people to us every day — and for many, that trust doesn’t come easily. In this episode of Teach Task Box Inspire, Lisa shares practical, positive communication strategies for building strong parent partnerships in the first month of school. Through a personal story about her own special needs son’s first overnight camp — and how a special education teacher’s updates eased her worries — Lisa highlights why early communication is key and how simple, intentional outreach can turn parents into powerful allies.Resources Mentioned: Free training: 3 Simple and Powerful Ways to Cultivate Independence in Your Special Education Classroom Show Notes: https://chalkboardsuperhero.com/episode97