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Ability Driven Teaching

By Ability Driven Teaching

Hello! We are two special education teachers that support students and teachers to reach their highest potential. Listen for quick tips, funny stories, and ideas for your students and you in the classroom.
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Talk to You Soon - Ep. 40

Ability Driven Teaching Jul 13, 2021

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Talk to You Soon - Ep. 40

Talk to You Soon - Ep. 40

Go to Kasey’s website at sfseteach.com and Madison’s website at educationpotentialconsulting.com. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching We would love to connect with you! You can also visit our individual instagrams at @educationpotential (Madison) and @sfseteach (Kasey)

Jul 13, 202101:44
Teaching Science to All Students - Ep. 39

Teaching Science to All Students - Ep. 39

Kasey and Madison are here today with our special guest, Erin. We talk about the changes in science standards and teaching science to students with a disability. 

To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching We would love to connect with you!

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You can connect with Erin on Instagram @sadlerscience 

Blog: https://sadlerscience.com

Teaching Science in 3d Podcast: Listen on Apple PodcastsStitcher or Spotify

How to teach science vocabulary: http://teachingsciencein3d.com/science-vocabulary/

Framework for K-12 Science Education - Chapter 11 Focuses specifically on Equity and Diversity.

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If you enjoy listening to Ability Driven Teaching and want to help support the podcast, you can click the link below. All support is very much appreciated!! https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support 

Jul 12, 202121:31
Building Math Confidence - Ep. 38
Jul 08, 202131:25
Trauma Informed Guided Relaxations - Ep. 37

Trauma Informed Guided Relaxations - Ep. 37

Kasey and Madison are here today with our special guest, Casey. We talk about self-scans and trauma informed guided relaxations, and how we can lead them. 

To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching We would love to connect with you!

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You can connect with Casey on Instagram @wholechildcounseling and her website http://www.wholechildcounseling.com

To check out Casey's book, Skills for Big Feelings, click here

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If you enjoy listening to Ability Driven Teaching and want to help support the podcast, you can click the link below. All support is very much appreciated!! https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support 

Jun 28, 202129:50
Students with Cerebral Palsy - Ep. 36
Jun 21, 202120:43
Supporting Bilingual Learners in Schools - Ep. 35

Supporting Bilingual Learners in Schools - Ep. 35

Kasey and Madison are here today with our special guest, Rebecca. We talk about supporting bilingual learners in schools and at home. 

To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching We would love to connect with you!

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You can connect with Rebecca on Instagram @bilinguable and her website www.bilinguable.com

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If you enjoy listening to Ability Driven Teaching and want to help support the podcast, you can click the link below. All support is very much appreciated!! https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support 

Jun 14, 202132:06
Social Studies for Special Education Students - Ep. 34
Jun 07, 202127:18
Students' Sense of Self - Ep. 33

Students' Sense of Self - Ep. 33

Madison is here today with special guest, Katherine. We talk about helping students develop their sense of self and build their self-esteem. 

To see more about Kasey and Madison, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching We would love to connect with you!

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You can connect with Katherine through her instagram @katherinewintersellery or website https://www.consciousparentingrevolution.com/

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May 31, 202124:18
Virtual IEP Meetings - Ep. 32

Virtual IEP Meetings - Ep. 32

Kasey and Madison are here today to talk about having virtual IEP meetings. We talk about how to involve your student in their virtual IEP meeting, how to get signatures on the IEP, and tips for creating a positive virtual IEP meeting environment. 

To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching

Reach out to us with any questions. We would love to connect with you!

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Go visit Kasey's  website at http://www.sfseteach.com/

You can follow Kasey on Instagram @sfseteach and find her TPT store at https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/sfseteach

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Go visit Madison's  website at https://educationpotentialconsulting.com

You can follow Madison on Instagram @educationpotential and find her TPT store at https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Educationpotential

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If you enjoy listening to Ability Driven Teaching and want to help support the podcast, you can go here: https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support. All support is very much appreciated!!

May 24, 202118:51
Supporting Children's Literacy Skills - Ep. 31

Supporting Children's Literacy Skills - Ep. 31

Kasey and Madison are here today with our special guest, Dana. We talk about supporting children's literacy skills and building their literacy confidence.

To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching We would love to connect with you!

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You can connect with Dana on Instagram @texasteacherlove

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If you enjoy listening to Ability Driven Teaching and want to help support the podcast, you can click the link below. All support is very much appreciated!! https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support 

May 17, 202124:24
Involving Secondary Students in Their IEP - Ep. 30
May 10, 202115:05
Social Emotional Learning for Elementary Students - Ep. 29

Social Emotional Learning for Elementary Students - Ep. 29

Kasey is here today with special guest, Lauren. We talk about social emotional learning for our lower elementary students. What is SEL and how do I incorporate this in my classroom? Listen for quick tips and ideas!

To see more about Kasey and Madison, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching We would love to connect with you!

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You can connect with Lauren through her instagram @structuredspecialed

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If you enjoy listening to Ability Driven Teaching and want to help support the podcast, you can click the link below. All support is very much appreciated!! https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support 

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May 03, 202121:41
Teaching Children to Advocate for Themselves - Ep. 28

Teaching Children to Advocate for Themselves - Ep. 28

Kasey and Madison are here today with our special guest, Jen. We talk about teaching children to advocate for themselves, recognizing their strengths, and using their strengths to overcome challenges. 

To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching We would love to connect with you!

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You can connect with Jen through the links below:

Private Facebook Group - Warrior Moms on a Mission

Jen's website 

Jen's Free Ebook- Warrior Woman Reset

Jen's Book Family Fuel: A Busy Mom’s Guide to Healthy Living  

Jen's Youtube Channel with meditations, movement and tips for healthy living

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If you enjoy listening to Ability Driven Teaching and want to help support the podcast, you can click the link below. All support is very much appreciated!! https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support 

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Apr 26, 202139:04
Scholarships for Students with Disabilities - Ep. 27

Scholarships for Students with Disabilities - Ep. 27

Kasey and Madison are here today with our special guest, Christen. We talk about college and scholarship opportunities for students with disabilities. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching We would love to connect with you!

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About Christen:

As a high school freshman I knew I wanted to go to college. I also knew that I couldn't afford to pay for it and I didn't want any part of taking out student loans. I've lost count of how many scholarships I've applied for, but I've won more than $900,000 in scholarships for my own education. I am the founder of Hive Education- The Buzz About College where I help high schoolers (and their mamas!) navigate the road to college admissions. Do you have questions about applying for or affording college? I have answers. And the best part? I stay on your teen about decisions and deadlines- so you don’t have to.

Scholarships for Students With Disabilities 

Navigating US College Admissions + Scholarships Facebook Group

Book a One-On-One College Consult with Christen to discuss advocating for IEPs in college, creating a college list, or looking for scholarships. 

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Apr 19, 202123:02
Digital Data Collection - Ep. 26

Digital Data Collection - Ep. 26

Kasey and Madison are here today with our special guest, Dawn. We talk about how to collect data digitally- both in the physical classroom and in the virtual classroom. We talk about QR codes, Google Forms, and more in this episode!

To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching Let us know about your experience with digital data collection. We would love to connect with you!

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You can connect with Dawn through the links below:

https://www.facebook.com/cultivatingexceptionalminds/

https://www.instagram.com/cultivatingexceptionalminds/

http://cultivatingexceptionalminds.com/

Collecting Data Freebie from Dawn: https://exciting-mover-8042.ck.page/98fee70fd1

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If you enjoy listening to Ability Driven Teaching and want to help support the podcast, you can click the link below. All support is very much appreciated!! https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support 

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Apr 12, 202116:48
Involving Elementary Students in Their IEP - Ep. 25
Apr 05, 202119:55
Supporting Parents with Burnout - Ep. 24

Supporting Parents with Burnout - Ep. 24

Kasey and Madison are here today with our special guest, Natasha. We talk about supporting parents that are experiencing burnout. Many parents do not know when they are in burnout- they may think they are sick or just tired. Burnout sneaks up on us with varied symptoms and impacts our whole life. It's like the color has gone; looking back it may seem like your world became black and white. As we talk about on this podcast episode, burnout is treatable and even a few small tweaks to our language and life can result in relief.

To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching We would love to connect with you!

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You can connect with Natasha through the links below:

https://natashacarltondewhirst.com/

www.facebook.com/NatashaCDewhirst

https://www.linkedin.com/in/natashac/

www.instagram.com/natasha_c_dewhirst

I've used my knowledge of psychology, personal development, and first hand experience of burnout to create this 2 minute quiz so you can see where you are with burnout and what to do to get you back on track. Whether you need to overcome, prevent, or recover from burnout, this quiz will help http://bit.ly/burnoutreset

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If you enjoy listening to Ability Driven Teaching and want to help support the podcast, you can click the link below. All support is very much appreciated!! https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support 

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Mar 29, 202124:29
Models of Co-Teaching - Ep. 23

Models of Co-Teaching - Ep. 23

Kasey and Madison are here today to talk about different co-teaching models and how you can use them in your classroom. In this episode we mention coffee, differentiating instruction, and different ways to co-teach. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching

Reach out to us with questions and tell us which co-teaching models you have & haven't tried. We would love to connect with you!

Go visit Kasey's website at http://www.sfseteach.com/

To visit Madison's new website, go to: https://educationpotentialconsulting.com

If you enjoy listening to Ability Driven Teaching and want to help support the podcast, you can go here: https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support. All support is very much appreciated!!

Mar 22, 202115:41
Technology Tips for the Classroom - Ep. 22

Technology Tips for the Classroom - Ep. 22

Kasey and Madison are here today with our special guest, Lindsay. We talk about different technology tips for students & teachers. In this episode we mention flexible seating, apps for the classroom, and TikTok. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching

Reach out to us with questions and tell us your favorite technology tip. We would love to connect with you!  

To see more about Lindsay, follow her on Instagram @sassy_b_speech 

Grab her FREE Technology Tips for Teachers Handout at https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Free-Technology-Tips-for-Teachers-to-Support-Executive-Function-Skills-6635582

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If you enjoy listening to Ability Driven Teaching and want to help support the podcast, you can go here: https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support. All support is very much appreciated!! 

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Mar 15, 202121:03
Teaching When Sick - Ep. 21

Teaching When Sick - Ep. 21

Kasey and Madison are here today to talk about what to do when you are sick. In this episode we mention movies for the classroom, sub plans, and give you a lesson idea. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching

Reach out to us with questions and tell us about your experience with teaching while being sick. We would love to connect with you!  

Go visit Kasey's website at http://www.sfseteach.com/

To visit Madison's new website, go to: https://educationpotentialconsulting.com  

If you enjoy listening to Ability Driven Teaching and want to help support the podcast, you can go here: https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support. All support is very much appreciated!! 

Mar 08, 202115:42
De-escalating Students in Crisis - Ep. 20

De-escalating Students in Crisis - Ep. 20

Kasey and Madison are here today with our special guest, Rebekah. We talk about how to effectively communicate to de-escalate students in crisis. In this episode we mention teaching middle school, sharing calm, and early release Fridays. 

To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching. Reach out to us with questions and tell us about your experience supporting students in crisis. We would love to connect with you!  

To see more about Rebekah, follow her on Instagram @lessons_and_lattes

 

If you enjoy listening to Ability Driven Teaching and want to help support the podcast, you can go here: https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support. All support is very much appreciated!! 

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Mar 01, 202121:29
All About Kasey - Ep. 19

All About Kasey - Ep. 19

Kasey and Madison are here today to talk all about Kasey!. We talk about Bella the pitbull, living in China, and getting a PhD. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching. Reach out to us and let us know what you have in common with Kasey. We would love to connect with you!

Follow Kasey on Instagram @sfseteach

Grab Kasey's FREE Checklist for New/Transfer Students on Your Caseload at https://spedforsecondaryed.ck.page/checklist

  • If you get overwhelmed or stressed adding a new or transfer student to your caseload, then this checklist is for you!
  • This checklist reminds you of the important steps to take with your new students & breaks them down into manageable tasks
  • https://spedforsecondaryed.ck.page/checklist

Visit Kasey's website at http://www.sfseteach.com/

If you enjoy listening to Ability Driven Teaching and want to help support the podcast, you can go here: https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support All support is very much appreciated!!

Feb 22, 202122:26
Working with Nonverbal Students - Ep. 18

Working with Nonverbal Students - Ep. 18

Kasey and Madison are here today with our special guest, Rose. We talk about how to support and teach our nonverbal students. In this episode we mention teaching in a school where our children attend, what communication looks like, and ABA. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching. Reach out to us with questions and tell us about your experience supporting nonverbal students. We would love to connect with you! /// To see more about Rose, follow her on Instagram @abaspeechbyrose These are the links to what Rose talked about in this episode: Preference Assessments: https://abaspeech.org/2018/04/he-wont-play-with-anything-this-may-help/ Supervision Academy: https://www.supervisionacademy.com/ Autism Course: https://abaspeech.org/help-me-find-my-voice-waitlist/ Autism Outreach Podcast: https://abaspeech.org/autism-outreach-podcast/ /// To visit Kasey's website, go to: https://spedforsecondaryed.com To visit Madison's new website, go to: https://educationpotentialconsulting.com If you enjoy listening to Ability Driven Teaching and want to help support the podcast, you can go here: https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support. All support is very much appreciated!! Interested in Canva? Try Canva Pro FREE for 30 days! Use our referral link: https://partner.canva.com/c/2632352/647168/10068

Feb 15, 202140:51
All About Madison - Ep. 17
Feb 08, 202129:39
Supporting Students With Trauma Histories - Ep. 16

Supporting Students With Trauma Histories - Ep. 16

Kasey and Madison are here today with our special guest, Rachel. We talk about how to support our students with trauma histories. In this episode we mention virtual teaching, love it & leave it post-its, and give our last January mocktail recipe & review. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching. Reach out to us with questions and tell us about your experience supporting students with trauma histories. We would love to connect with you!  To see more about Rachel, follow her on Instagram @_safespaceteaching Grab Rachel's Free Trauma Checklist here: https://crafty-builder-9196.ck.page/940da297ee Go visit Kasey's website at https://spedforsecondaryed.com  To visit Madison's new website, go to: https://educationpotentialconsulting.com  If you enjoy listening to Ability Driven Teaching and want to help support the podcast, you can go here: https://anchor.fm/abilitydriventeaching/support. All support is very much appreciated!! Interested in Canva? Try Canva Pro FREE for 30 days! Use our referral link: https://partner.canva.com/c/2632352/647168/10068
Feb 01, 202126:01
Preventing SPED Teacher Burnout - Ep. 15
Jan 24, 202127:00
All Things Behavior - Ep. 14
Jan 18, 202126:04
Surprises From Teacher Prep - Ep. 13
Jan 11, 202135:09
Dually Licensed Teachers - Ep. 12
Jan 04, 202127:38
Should I Stick To My Contract Hours? - Ep. 11
Dec 28, 202016:17
Community-Based Instruction (CBI) - Ep. 10
Dec 21, 202029:15
Teacher Mentors - Ep. 9
Dec 14, 202033:40
Life Skills in the Classroom - Ep. 8
Dec 07, 202030:24
Working with General Educators - Ep. 7
Dec 01, 202036:23
Our Why - Ep. 6
Nov 24, 202020:23
Getting Involved In Your School Community - Ep. 5
Nov 17, 202015:04
Our Favorite Lesson - Ep. 3
Nov 05, 202020:20
Running an IEP Meeting - Ep. 2

Running an IEP Meeting - Ep. 2

Hello lovely listeners! Kasey and Madison are here today to talk about tips and ideas for running an IEP meeting. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching. We would love to connect with you! 

https://spedforsecondaryed.ck.page/checklist

Nov 05, 202016:33
Finding Your Teacher Bestie - Ep. 1

Finding Your Teacher Bestie - Ep. 1

Hello lovely listeners! Kasey and Madison are here today to talk about finding your teacher bestie. We are special education teachers who want to support both sides of the student-teacher relationship. To see more about us, follow us on Instagram @abilitydriventeaching (or @educationpotential and @sfseteach for our individual teacher Instagrams)

Nov 04, 202011:26