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In this episode, I’m joined by the amazing Caroline Koehler, a former kindergarten teacher and special educator with 20 years of experience. Caroline shares her journey from the classroom to becoming a successful teacher author, with hundreds of digital resources, a thriving teacher membership, and over 50,000 customers across 81 countries.

Caroline's passion for helping teachers stay organized, especially when working with high-needs students, shines through in our conversation. We dive into the biggest challenges general education teachers face when it comes to supporting students with special needs and managing the overwhelming amount of paperwork that comes with it.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Caroline's journey into special education and how she found her passion.
• The top 3 challenges gen ed teachers face when working with special needs students.
• Practical tips for staying organized and managing paperwork efficiently.
• How to create a behavior toolkit that actually works.
• Preventive classroom strategies to avoid future problems before they arise.

And of course, we wrap up with a fun farm-inspired game, where Caroline compares common teaching challenges to farm animals—trust me, you won’t want to miss her take on paperwork being like a baby donkey! 🐴

Links & Resources:

• Sign up for Caroline’s free special education training: celavora.com/special-education-trainings
• Visit Caroline's website: celavora.com
• Follow Caroline on social media:
  • Follow me on Facebook for updates and inspirationhttps://www.facebook.com/CarolineKoehler
  • TPTstore https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/caroline-koehler
  • Visit me at Pinteresthttps://www.pinterest.com/carolinemsk/
  • See me on TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@caroline.koehler
  • Send me a message on IGhttps://www.instagram.com/carolinemsk/
  • Swing by my YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCATkgk3-fK42QTXE-rCX5zw

Whether you're a special education teacher or a general ed teacher with special needs students in your class, this episode is packed with practical advice and encouragement to help you feel more confident and organized.

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00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

01:20 Caroline's Background and Experience

02:43 Challenges in Special Education

07:45 Tips for Teachers

13:47 Seeking Support and Community

18:15 Upcoming Free Training

20:01 Fun Farm Animal Game

25:14 Conclusion and Farewell

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