38. Choosing the Right Independent Work System for Your Classroom
Episode 38 of the Teach, Task Box, Inspire: The Podcast (A Show for Special Educators) podcast, hosted by Lisa Hollady, Special Education Teacher, titled "38. Choosing the Right Independent Work System for Your Classroom" was published on July 22, 2024 and runs 16 minutes.
July 22, 2024 ·16m · Teach, Task Box, Inspire: The Podcast (A Show for Special Educators)
Episode Description
In Episode 38 of Teach Task Box Inspire, Lisa discusses the importance of independent work systems (IWS) in special education classrooms. Sharing her journey transitioning from a self-contained classroom to a 5th-grade consultant teacher role, Lisa emphasizes the necessity of fostering independence in students with special needs.
This episode explores six types of Independent Work Systems: tiered shelf, 3-drawer bin, tabletop bin, folder, binder, and hybrid systems, providing detailed descriptions, benefits, and implementation tips for each. Lisa also announces a free one-hour training session and visual guide to help educators choose the best IWS for their classrooms.
Episode 38 is the perfect episode to get some ideas for the upcoming school year, whether you are a brand-new teacher or a ten-year veteran, everyone can take something away from this one!
Resources Mentioned:
- Free One-Hour Training Session Registration
- Independent Work Systems Starter Pack
- Blog Post: How to Set Up Independent Work Systems
- Shop task boxes on my TPT store
Show Notes: https://chalkboardsuperhero.com/episode38
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