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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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112. What to Do When You’ve Tried Every Behavior Strategy
Episode 112
Monday, 22 December, 2025
In this episode, Lisa breaks down the real reasons behavior strategies “fail” and what to do when nothing seems to work. You’ll learn how misalignment — whether it’s the wrong function, ineffective reinforcement, or inconsistent implementation — can derail even the best plans, and how to recognize the red flags in your classroom, from over-prompting to mismatched expectations. Lisa shares why consistency, not perfection, is the true driver of behavior change and walks you through her personal reset process for when a student’s behavior suddenly takes a turn, including clearing the noise, simplifying expectations, rebuilding trust, and returning to essential supports. She also offers practical guidance for helping exhausted staff regroup, get on the same page, rebuild routines, and stay grounded during challenging behavior seasons.Resources Mentioned: Free training: 3 Simple and Powerful Ways to Cultivate Independence in Your Special Education Classroom Show Notes: https://chalkboardsuperhero.com/episode112
