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EPISODE · Aug 7, 2026 · 14 MIN

189. 3 Things I Would NOT Prep Before the First Day of School

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

If your back-to-school prep list keeps getting longer, this episode is your permission to make it shorter.I’m sharing 3 things I would NOT prep before the first day of school — and what I’d spend that time on instead.Because you don’t need to prep the whole year before you’ve even met this year’s students.Prep the system. Not the year.Task Box Club and Independent Work Club are linked in the show notes if you want ready-to-use independent work for week one:https://positivelylearningblog.com/membership_resources/If 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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If your back-to-school prep list keeps getting longer, this episode is your permission to make it shorter. I’m sharing 3 things I would NOT prep before the first day of school — and what I’d spend that time on instead. Because you don’t need to prep the whole year before you’ve even met this year’s students. Prep the system. Not the year. Task Box Club and Independent Work Club are linked in the show notes if you want ready-to-use independent work for week one: https://positivelylearningblog....

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