Ashley came on the podcast back in August. She has 10+ years of experience as a middle school self-contained teacher and elementary cross-cat teacher. She started a new position as an Early Childhood Special Education teacher at her same school and we talked about the challenges she was facing. This is a check-in, halfway through the school year!  Hear the first episode here-https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/e1me3jk Ashley's Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/spedtaculardays/ Ashley's TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@spedtaculardays?lang=en Ashley's Website- https://spedtaculardays.com/

I made a lot of changes in 2022 that significantly reduced my anxiety and improved my life. This podcast gives a recap in 5 areas, with lots of ideas for you. I mention a couple of other podcasts and resources in this episode. Find the links below! Blog Version- https://adaptationstation.net/5-small-changes-that-changed-my-life-for-the-better/ Orginal Podcast-https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/PSyHfcnlDxb Morning Routine Podcast-https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/e1l8uoj Planning-https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/U479CdrlDxb Hobbies-https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/jGtC4grlDxb Amazon Storefront-https://www.amazon.com/shop/adaptationstation

I love planners and to-do lists so much that I keep 4 separate ones. Intense, I know but I THRIVE off of structure. In today's episode, I will take about the 4 different types I use and how they work together. You absolutely do not need to use all 4, but I hope it gives you a lot of different ideas to try if you are struggling with structure as well! Read the blog version here-https://adaptationstation.net/4-ways-i-keep-myself-calm-and-organized-with-planners-and-schedules/ I have a lot of supporting links if you want to learn more! Creating a Monthly To-Do List-https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creating-a-monthly-to-do-list/id1477777888?i=1000507437591 Instagram Highlight Monthly To Do-https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17933721038088491/ A look inside my notebook-https://www.instagram.com/p/CkpD-2QDzzr/ Post It Note Daily Planner-https://www.staples.com/noted-by-post-it-brand-blue-daily-planner-pad-4-9-x-7-7-100-sheets-pad-1-pad-pack-ntd-58-blu/product_24469841?cid=PS:GS:SBD:PLA:Paper&gclid=Cj0KCQiAn4SeBhCwARIsANeF9DLGbyy51KwMkAuYWoeBzzMKxtxLQ1I-XR4EQf7S1_2YobXCBDnhCQgaAjfOEALw_wcB

Finally! Why I started making freezer meals, the materials you need, tips to save time and money, and I recipe list is below! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x6eBzFFOs-WQSoRBf0Hyfq9UMdO3GgAmU9O1iv9kx1U/edit

The first time I took the BCBA exam, I didn’t study ethics very much. I thought I was an ethical person and would instinctively know what the correct answer was. Countless people advised against that strategy but I tuned them out and promptly failed the exam. The second time around I took ethics a lot more seriously because ethics are complex! This podcast is the same exact scenario that I used to study ethics the second time. We walk through a bunch of ethical scenarios, I pause so you can consider your answer, then explain the answer we are looking for. I hope this helps you study for the BCBA exam! Ethics Book " target="_blank">Bailey and Burch Ethics Book Ethics Workbook" target="_blank">Matching Workbook

This podcast shares 9 freebies I made earlier this month and the history behind each freebie. If you have ever been interested in how I got started with my Teachers Pay Teachers store, this highlights a couple of stories behind some of the products that I sell.  Blog post with all of the links-http://adaptationstation.net/beach-week-freebies-2022/ Email Sign Up-https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5e41b9a405046d00269214a2 Halloween Grocery Math-https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Adding-Grocery-List-Task-Cards-Halloween-Candy-Edition-Freebie-7305213 Sea Creatures Book and File Folders-https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Sea-Creatures-Adapted-Book-and-File-Folders-4914062

We know we need hobbies, but do we know why? How do we find time? What should we even do for a hobby? That's what this podcast is all about! It's loaded with research (in a very manageable way) looking at why hobbies help us mentally and physically.  Research Article-https://extension.usu.edu/mentalhealth/articles/how-hobbies-improve-mental-health We analyze some social media usage data to find time for hobbies (thanks to Ashley, Kayla, Cassie, and Kim for sharing their data) Ashley-https://www.instagram.com/spedtaculardays/ Kim-https://www.instagram.com/littlemisskimsclass/ Kayla-https://www.instagram.com/livinthatspedteacherlife/ Cassie-https://www.instagram.com/adventuresinbehavior/ Read the blog version here-http://adaptationstation.net/hobbies-why-they-make-us-happy-and-how-to-find-time-for-them/

After spending years struggling to get assessments done in my classroom, I finally consolidated 5 tips to make assessment blocks more efficient. In this super short (we are talking under 10 minutes) podcast, we cover all 5 tips with examples and some common assessments I used in my classroom. The assessments are linked below: Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program (VB-MAPP) Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills (ABLLS) Assessment of Functional Living Skills (AFLS) Brigance Comprehensive Inventory of Basic Skills  Unique Learning Systems  Read the blog version here-http://adaptationstation.net/5-easy-tips-to-make-your-classroom-assessments-efficient/

It's been three years since I left teaching and I finally feel at peace with where I'm at now. We cover all of the decisions and emotions and break it down into 4 parts. Each section has supplemental podcasts if you want to learn more!  Part 1: Making The Decision to Leave Teaching/Finding my New Job  Why I Left My Classroom  Making the Decision  I Did Not Burn Out  Part 2: Transitioning To My Post-Teaching Life Self Care Strategies  Coping with Anxiety  Creating Healthy Boundaries (With Braelan from That Special Educator) Part 3: Becoming a BCBA/Being a BCBA Pathway to BCBA I'm a BCBA! Part 4: Which Job Do I Like More? BCBA One Year Reflection 

Ashley has 10+ years of experience as a middle school self-contained teacher and elementary cross-cat teacher. She is starting a new position as an Early Childhood Special Education teacher at her same school. We chat about the complexity of being with a staff you already know but in a job that is very different than what you are used to.  Ashley will be sharing a lot on her Instagram as well. You can follow her at https://www.instagram.com/spedtaculardays/