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Ability Driven Teaching

by Ability Driven Teaching

Hello! We are two special education teachers that support students and teachers to reach their highest potential. Listen for quick tips, funny stories, and ideas for your students and you in the classroom.

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Episodes

  1. Talk to You Soon - Ep. 40

    Go to Kasey’s website at sfseteach.com and Madison’s website at educationpotentialconsulting.com. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching We would love to connect with you! You can also visit our individual instagrams at @educationpotential (Madison) and @sfseteach...

  2. Teaching Science to All Students - Ep. 39

    Kasey and Madison are here today with our special guest, Erin. We talk about the changes in science standards and teaching science to students with a disability. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching We would love to connect with you! /// You can connect with Erin on...

  3. Building Math Confidence - Ep. 38

    Kasey and Madison are here today with our special guest, Juliana. We talk about building special educator's math confidence and supporting students with a disability in math classes. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching We would love to connect with you! /// You can...

  4. Trauma Informed Guided Relaxations - Ep. 37

    Kasey and Madison are here today with our special guest, Casey. We talk about self-scans and trauma informed guided relaxations, and how we can lead them. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching We would love to connect with you! /// You can connect with Casey on...

  5. Students with Cerebral Palsy - Ep. 36

    Kasey is here today with special guest, David. We talk about living with cerebral palsy, how to best support students with cerebral palsy, and being a teacher with a disability. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching We would love to connect with you! /// You can...

  6. Supporting Bilingual Learners in Schools - Ep. 35

    Kasey and Madison are here today with our special guest, Rebecca. We talk about supporting bilingual learners in schools and at home. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching We would love to connect with you! /// You can connect with Rebecca on Instagram @bilinguable…

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  7. Social Studies for Special Education Students - Ep. 34

    Kasey and Madison are here today to talk about teaching social studies for special education students. We talk about how to adapt social studies projects and how to include and support students in social studies classes. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching Reach…

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  8. Students' Sense of Self - Ep. 33

    Madison is here today with special guest, Katherine. We talk about helping students develop their sense of self and build their self-esteem. To see more about Kasey and Madison, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching We would love to connect with you! /// You can connect with Katherine...

  9. Virtual IEP Meetings - Ep. 32

    Kasey and Madison are here today to talk about having virtual IEP meetings. We talk about how to involve your student in their virtual IEP meeting, how to get signatures on the IEP, and tips for creating a positive virtual IEP meeting environment. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram...

  10. Supporting Children's Literacy Skills - Ep. 31

    Kasey and Madison are here today with our special guest, Dana. We talk about supporting children's literacy skills and building their literacy confidence. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching We would love to connect with you! /// You can connect with Dana on...

  11. Involving Secondary Students in Their IEP - Ep. 30

    Kasey and Madison are here today to talk about involving your middle and high school students in their IEP meetings. Through student involvement, you will make student IEP meetings more meaningful and create a positive meeting environment. We give tips for teaching the student to advocate for...

  12. Social Emotional Learning for Elementary Students - Ep. 29

    Kasey is here today with special guest, Lauren. We talk about social emotional learning for our lower elementary students. What is SEL and how do I incorporate this in my classroom? Listen for quick tips and ideas! To see more about Kasey and Madison, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching...

  13. Teaching Children to Advocate for Themselves - Ep. 28

    Kasey and Madison are here today with our special guest, Jen. We talk about teaching children to advocate for themselves, recognizing their strengths, and using their strengths to overcome challenges. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching We would love to connect…

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  14. Scholarships for Students with Disabilities - Ep. 27

    Kasey and Madison are here today with our special guest, Christen. We talk about college and scholarship opportunities for students with disabilities. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching We would love to connect with you! /// About Christen: As a high school…

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  15. Digital Data Collection - Ep. 26

    Kasey and Madison are here today with our special guest, Dawn. We talk about how to collect data digitally- both in the physical classroom and in the virtual classroom. We talk about QR codes, Google Forms, and more in this episode! To see more about us, follow us on Instagram...

  16. Involving Elementary Students in Their IEP - Ep. 25

    Kasey and Madison are here today to talk about involving your elementary students in their IEP meetings. Involving your student doesn’t have to take a ton of time. Through student involvement, you will make student IEP meetings more meaningful and create a positive meeting environment. We give…

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  17. Supporting Parents with Burnout - Ep. 24

    Kasey and Madison are here today with our special guest, Natasha. We talk about supporting parents that are experiencing burnout. Many parents do not know when they are in burnout- they may think they are sick or just tired. Burnout sneaks up on us with varied symptoms and impacts our whole life....

  18. Models of Co-Teaching - Ep. 23

    Kasey and Madison are here today to talk about different co-teaching models and how you can use them in your classroom. In this episode we mention coffee, differentiating instruction, and different ways to co-teach. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching Reach out to…

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  19. Technology Tips for the Classroom - Ep. 22

    Kasey and Madison are here today with our special guest, Lindsay. We talk about different technology tips for students & teachers. In this episode we mention flexible seating, apps for the classroom, and TikTok. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching. Reach out to us...

  20. Teaching When Sick - Ep. 21

    Kasey and Madison are here today to talk about what to do when you are sick. In this episode we mention movies for the classroom, sub plans, and give you a lesson idea. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching Reach out to us with questions and tell us about your...

  21. De-escalating Students in Crisis - Ep. 20

    Kasey and Madison are here today with our special guest, Rebekah. We talk about how to effectively communicate to de-escalate students in crisis. In this episode we mention teaching middle school, sharing calm, and early release Fridays. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram...

  22. All About Kasey - Ep. 19

    Kasey and Madison are here today to talk all about Kasey!. We talk about Bella the pitbull, living in China, and getting a PhD. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching. Reach out to us and let us know what you have in common with Kasey. We would love to connect with…

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  23. Working with Nonverbal Students - Ep. 18

    Kasey and Madison are here today with our special guest, Rose. We talk about how to support and teach our nonverbal students. In this episode we mention teaching in a school where our children attend, what communication looks like, and ABA. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram...

  24. All About Madison - Ep. 17

    Kasey and Madison are here today to talk all about Madison!. We talk about getting married in 2020, embarrassing teacher moments, and teaching a class with only boys. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching. Reach out to us and let us know what you have in common with...

  25. Supporting Students With Trauma Histories - Ep. 16

    Kasey and Madison are here today with our special guest, Rachel. We talk about how to support our students with trauma histories. In this episode we mention virtual teaching, love it & leave it post-its, and give our last January mocktail recipe & review. To see more about us, follow us on...

  26. Preventing SPED Teacher Burnout - Ep. 15

    Kasey and Madison are here today with our special guest, Pam. We talk about how to prevent special education teacher burnout. In this episode we mention working with paraprofessionals, closing the door on your work day, and pneumonia. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram...

  27. All Things Behavior - Ep. 14

    Kasey and Madison are here today with our special guest, Angela. We talk about becoming a behavior focused teacher. In this episode we mention Rocky the bearded dragon, crime scene investigations, and safe spaces. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching. Reach out to…

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  28. Surprises From Teacher Prep - Ep. 13

    Kasey and Madison are here today to talk about the surprises that we had from teacher prep to actually teaching. We also talk about mocktails, driving to work, and working with other school professionals. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching. Reach out to us and let...

  29. Dually Licensed Teachers - Ep. 12

    Kasey and Madison are here today to talk about becoming dually licensed teachers. We talk about limos, general education, and teaching licenses. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching. Reach out to us and tell us if you are dually licensed or if you have considered…

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  30. Should I Stick To My Contract Hours? - Ep. 11

    Kasey and Madison are here today to talk about contract hours. We talk about social media, contract expectations, and children's books. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching. Reach out to us and tell us how you feel about contract hours. We would love to connect with...

  31. Community-Based Instruction (CBI) - Ep. 10

    Kasey and Madison are here today with our special guest, Fiona. We talk about community-based instruction (CBI) and how to adapt it for virtual instruction. In this episode we mention classroom pets, grocery shopping, and sex education. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram...

  32. Teacher Mentors - Ep. 9

    Kasey and Madison are here today to talk about the teacher mentor process. We talk about Target, shoes recommendations, and marigolds. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching. Reach out to us and tell us about your experience as a teacher mentor or mentee. We would…

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  33. Life Skills in the Classroom - Ep. 8

    Kasey and Madison are here today with our special guest, Heather. We talk about how to incorporate life skills in the classroom and why it is important. In this episode, we mention nightmares, coffee carts, and scavenger hunts. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching....

  34. Working with General Educators - Ep. 7

    Kasey and Madison are here today with our special guest, Rachelle. We talk about tips for working with general educators. In this episode, we mention kindergartners, licorice, and teacher instagrams. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching. Reach out to us and tell us...

  35. Our Why - Ep. 6

    Kasey and Madison are here today to talk about why they became special education teachers. We talk about Mario, teaching for your students, and Kasey worries that Madison is burning the cookies. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching. Reach out to us and tell us about...

  36. Getting Involved In Your School Community - Ep. 5

    Kasey and Madison are here today to talk about how they get involved in their school communities. We talk about jogging, Prom, and teacher fashion in this episode. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching. Reach out to us and tell us about your go-to teacher outfit. We...

  37. Our Favorite Lesson - Ep. 3

    Hello lovely listeners! Kasey and Madison are here today to talk about their favorite lessons that they have taught. We talk about Pizza Hut, the Czech Republic, and chicken wings in this episode. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching. Reach out to us and tell us…

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  38. Running an IEP Meeting - Ep. 2

    Hello lovely listeners! Kasey and Madison are here today to talk about tips and ideas for running an IEP meeting. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching. We would love to connect with you! To get the free IEP Agenda that Kasey talks about, go to sfseteach on Teacher's...

  39. Finding Your Teacher Bestie - Ep. 1

    Hello lovely listeners! Kasey and Madison are here today to talk about finding your teacher bestie. We are special education teachers who want to support both sides of the student-teacher relationship. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching (or @educationpotential and...

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Hello! We are two special education teachers that support students and teachers to reach their highest potential. Listen for quick tips, funny stories, and ideas for your students and you in the classroom.

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