Special Educators Resource Room Podcast: Real Talk for Special Education Teachers
Special Educators Resource Room with Jennifer DeBrosse is the podcast for busy special education teachers. Whether you’re brand new to the world of special education or an experienced teacher, this podcast will provide time-saving solutions for any busy special educator.
Get ready to move things off your special educator plate without feeling like you have to live at school.
I’m your host, Jennifer DeBrosse. I’m dual-certified, have been in education for over 25 years, and spent time in both the inclusion classroom and the resource room setting. I was also a special education instructional coach and mentor to hard-working educators just like you.
Tune in each week for quick action-packed episodes. They will be short, sweet, and to the point because I know how busy you are. I’m on a mission to help you get your time back!
Let’s connect! You can find more special education support at: Positively Learning Blog (PS: while you’re there, be sure to grab the free Special Educators Cheat Sheets!)
Special Educators Resource Room Podcast: Real Talk for Special Education Teachers
170. Why Nothing You Try Is Fully Working in Your Classroom (Yet)
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If you feel like you’ve tried everything—different activities, centers, task boxes—but your classroom still isn’t running smoothly, you’re not alone.
The issue usually isn’t the materials.
It’s that everything is working in pieces, but not as a complete system.
When independent work isn’t built on a consistent structure, students rely on the teacher to explain, restart, and guide every step. That’s why it feels like nothing is fully working—because the system isn’t holding on its own yet.
In this episode, we’re breaking down what’s actually missing and how to fix it with simple, practical shifts you can use right away.
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If creating a full system feels overwhelming, you’re not alone.
Inside Task Box Club, you’ll find structured, ready-to-use tasks designed to fit into predictable routines—so students can start, work, and finish more independently.
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