Co-Teaching That Works: Structures and Strategies for Student Learning
Full podcast episode available here: 🎧 ➡️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BusyProfessionall | ➡️ Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/busyprofessional | ➡️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/busy-teacher-podcast-the-best-books-reviews/id1795041669 | Follow us for more insights & updates: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/busy_proffesional/ | 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@busyprofessionalThis resource explores co-teaching models to enhance student learning through collaboration between general educators and specialists. It provides practical strategies, lesson plans, and discussion questions to support effective implementation. The book highlights benefits such as increased student engagement and support for diverse learners while addressing challenges in co-teaching relationships. It offers solutions for building strong partnerships and fostering inclusive classrooms that meet all students' needs.
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The Special Needs School Survival Guide: Handbook for Autism, ADHD
Full podcast episode available here: 🎧 ➡️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BusyProfessionall | ➡️ Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/busyprofessional | ➡️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/busy-teacher-podcast-the-best-books-reviews/id1795041669 | Follow us for more insights & updates: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/busy_proffesional/ | 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@busyprofessionalCara Koscinski's The Special Needs SCHOOL Survival Guide is a practical handbook for parents, teachers, and caregivers supporting children with autism, ADHD, sensory processing disorder, and learning disabilities. It provides guidance on IEPs, 504 plans, legal rights, and classroom accommodations. The book covers strategies for addressing fine motor skills, behavior, sensory processing, and attention while emphasizing collaboration between home and school. Drawing from her experience as an occupational therapist and parent, Koscinski shares personal insights and actionable advice to create a more inclusive and supportive educational environment.
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The Complete Guide to Special Education
Full podcast episode available here: 🎧 ➡️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BusyProfessionall | ➡️ Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/busyprofessional | ➡️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/busy-teacher-podcast-the-best-books-reviews/id1795041669 | Follow us for more insights & updates: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/busy_proffesional/ | 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@busyprofessional"The Complete Guide to Special Education" by Linda Wilmshurst and Alan W. Brue offers a thorough overview of special education, covering key processes, disabilities, and intervention strategies. It explains assessments, Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and Response to Intervention (RTI), while also addressing conditions such as autism, ADHD, and emotional disturbances. The book outlines the legal frameworks of IDEA 2004 and Section 504, emphasizing parent-teacher collaboration. Additionally, it explores executive functions, social skills, and academic support strategies, providing practical resources and tools for effective interventions and successful student transitions.
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Lost at School: Helping Students with Behavioral Challenges
Full podcast episode available here: 🎧 ➡️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BusyProfessionall | ➡️ Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/busyprofessional | ➡️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/busy-teacher-podcast-the-best-books-reviews/id1795041669 | Follow us for more insights & updates: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/busy_proffesional/ | 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@busyprofessional"Lost at School" by Ross W. Greene presents a new approach to addressing behavioral challenges in students. It introduces the Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS) model, which focuses on identifying lagging skills and unsolved problems rather than using traditional discipline. The book outlines a step-by-step method involving empathy, adult concerns, and collaborative problem-solving ("Plan B"). Through practical strategies, real-life examples, and dialogues, Greene provides educators and parents with tools to build stronger relationships, develop lasting solutions, and teach essential skills for long-term success.
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The IEP Checklist: Creating Meaningful and Compliant IEPs
Full podcast episode available here: 🎧 ➡️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BusyProfessionall | ➡️ Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/busyprofessional | ➡️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/busy-teacher-podcast-the-best-books-reviews/id1795041669 | Follow us for more insights & updates: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/busy_proffesional/ | 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@busyprofessionalThis resource guides educators, parents, and IEP team members in developing effective Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). It emphasizes collaboration, measurable goals, and progress monitoring while providing checklists, activities, and real-life scenarios to clarify legal requirements and best practices. The book explores strategies for determining the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) and transition services for post-school success. Practical tools and surveys help teams assess and enhance IEP quality, ensuring meaningful student and family participation. Additionally, it highlights key legal precedents and the role of accommodations and modifications in special education.
About Busy Teacher Podcast - The Best Books Reviews
Join AIra and AIlex as they explore must-read books for educators! Each episode breaks down key insights and practical strategies from the latest and most impactful books, helping preschool, elementary, and special education teachers enhance their teaching while saving time. Whether you're shaping young minds in early childhood, guiding elementary learners, or supporting students with diverse needs, this podcast delivers expert summaries tailored to busy educators. Stay informed, inspired, and ahead in your teaching journey—all in a time-efficient way!