Be The Exception In Special Education

As we approach World Down Syndrome Day on March 21st, we're excited to shine a light on Down syndrome and celebrate the beautiful diversity of individuals with Down syndrome. Join us on a special epis...

In today's show, we're diving into the world of March-themed activities tailored specifically for special education classrooms. From St. Patrick's Day crafts to springtime science experiments, we've g...

There are so many misconceptions in the world of behavior..are rewards a bribe? Does the student just not like me? Why am I not seeing improvements even though I am doing everything "right"? How do we...

Aggressive, and sometimes confrontational, parents is a thing that at some point in your career you will have to deal with. This type of parent can make it where IEPs cannot be successful and keep the...

Dealing with behaviors in the classroom is something that every teacher deals with…whether you have been teaching for a year or 20 years. We always have students who push and test and we have to find ...

What is backward chaining? Backward chaining is such an important idea in the special education world. Basically, you teach a student a skill by starting at the end and then slowly backing up each ste...

In this episode, we're joined by Tiffany Atkinson and Jessica McWhorter from Mane, a non-profit specializing in equine-assisted learning activities.  They discuss how Mane, established in 1994, has e...

When students with disabilities face academic or social challenges for which they feel ill-equipped, some give up, avoid tasks, or act out. These students, especially those with neurodiversity or trau...

In this episode of Be the Exception Podcast, we have  Malia Hollowell, a renowned educator and advocate for the Science of Reading, joining us again. With two decades of experience, Malia shares her j...

As we step into January 2024, we understand that the transition from holiday break back to the classroom comes with its unique set of challenges. In today's episode, we're focusing on strategies and t...