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293. 5 Ways to Simplify Your SPED Classroom Before the Holidays
Dec 11, 2025The holiday season can feel like a blur of glitter, behavior spikes, and teacher burnout. In Episode 293 of Be The Exception, Dawn shares 5 ways to simplify your SPED classroom — so you can support ...
292. How to Revise IEPs Mid-Year Without Losing Your Mind
Dec 04, 2025Mid-year IEP revisions don't have to be stressful. Learn how to review student progress, adjust goals, and revise services with ease using templates and team input. Body: The holidays are approachin...
291. Using Data to Drive Behavior and IEP Decisions (Before the Holidays Hit)
Nov 20, 2025Feeling behind on data collection before midyear IEPs? This episode is here to help. In Episode 291 of Be The Exception, Dawn walks you through how to track behavior and academic growth in ways that...
290. How I Use Fall and Thanksgiving Activities to Build Communication and Core Vocabulary
Nov 13, 2025In this episode, Dawn shares how to use seasonal adapted units like Fall Leaves and Thanksgiving to hit AAC, core vocabulary, math, and reading goals in special ed classrooms. Seasonal doesn't mean ...
289. 3 Low-Prep Ways to Acknowledge Veterans Day in Your SPED Classroom
Nov 06, 2025Learn three easy, respectful ways to acknowledge Veterans Day in your special education classroom. No complex crafts or prep required—just meaningful, inclusive ideas that build gratitude and communi...
288.Before You Plan November… Here's What I'd Rethink as a Special Educator
Oct 30, 2025In this episode of Be The Exception in Special Education, I'm sharing 5 real things I've learned to do differently after the first quarter of the school year. These are the shifts I make when the fall...
287.Spooky Fun with Communication: Halloween Activities Using AAC
Oct 23, 2025Halloween brings costumes, candy, and plenty of opportunities for communication. By weaving AAC into seasonal lessons, you can boost engagement and make learning stick. In this episode of Be The Exce...
286.Making the Most of AAC Tools in Daily Classroom Routines
Oct 16, 2025AAC isn't something you "add on." It's something you embed into the routines you're already doing. In this episode of Be The Exception, you'll learn: How to incorporate AAC into morning meetings, ...
285.Engaging Non-Verbal Students with Communication Systems That Work
Oct 09, 2025Non-verbal doesn't mean non-communicative. Every student has a voice — and with the right tools, we can help them use it. In this episode of Be The Exception, you'll learn: ✅ Why aided language in...
284.How to Use AAC in Your Special Education Classroom (Even If You're Just Starting Out)
Oct 02, 2025AAC isn't just for non-verbal students. It's a powerful tool that supports communication for all students in special education classrooms. In this episode of Be The Exception, you'll learn: Why AA...