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EPISODE · Jul 31, 2026 · 11 MIN

188. Your First Two Weeks of School (Independent Work Edition)

from Special Educators Resource Room Podcast: Real Talk for Special Education Teachers · host Jennifer DeBrosse

In this final episode of the Build Your Independent Work System Before Back-to-School series, I'm walking you through the five questions every teacher should answer before launching independent work with students.Plus, I'll share what to realistically expect during the first two weeks of school—and why you don't need 100 tasks to build a successful independent work routine.Remember: You don't need more materials. You need one system that works.If you've followed the series from the beginning, you now have everything you need to build an independent work system that supports your students and gives you the freedom to teach. One working system will always outperform 100 disconnected ideas. Start with one. Build from there. Important Links:Task Box Club Library - grab your clipboard and use the search toolIf you're a busy special education teacher looking for tips, tricks, and resources to save you precious time, I've got you covered! I'm here to help you regain your confidence in the classroom and feel calm and collected as a special educator.Tune in every Friday for practical tips, tools, and the support you need to to THRIVE in the classroom.Grab your FREE Special Educators Cheat Sheets at positivelylearningblog.com/free-resource-library/Join the Facebook groupI'd love to hear what's working for you! Send me a message on Instagram @positivelylearning

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In this final episode of the Build Your Independent Work System Before Back-to-School series, I'm walking you through the five questions every teacher should answer before launching independent work with students. Plus, I'll share what to realistically expect during the first two weeks of school—and why you don't need 100 tasks to build a successful independent work routine. Remember: You don't need more materials. You need one system that works. If you've followed the series from the beginni...

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