How to Reset Your IEP Caseload After Winter Break

Описание: IEP Reset After Winter Break | Caseload Setup & No-Prep Lessons for Special Ed Teachers

Hey y’all! 👋🏾 Happy holidays and Happy New Year!
In this video, we’re talking about resetting your IEP caseload after winter break and how to set yourself up for a smoother second semester—without burnout.

I’m breaking down:

When (and when NOT) to schedule IEP annual reviews
Why May, June, August, and September should be off-limits for IEPs
How to use addendums the right way (and why they’re not scary)
Progress monitoring that actually makes sense
How to adjust service times and goals based on real data
Push-in vs pull-out decisions that truly support students
Quick, no-prep activities to ease students back after break

We also talk about:
✔️ Writing goals aligned to standards
✔️ Avoiding overloaded IEPs with “50-11 goals”
✔️ Making caseload decisions that benefit both students and teachers
✔️ Using bell ringers, journals, exit tickets, and “when I’m done” bins effectively

To wrap it up, I share low-stress, no-prep lesson ideas—including writing activities, goal-setting worksheets, and a choose-your-own-adventure style lesson that works perfectly for back from break days.

If you’re a special education teacher looking to teach easier, protect your time, and still do right by your students—this one’s for you.

🔗 Resources mentioned are linked below
https://www.misswarrensclass.com

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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS / CHAPTERS
0:00 – Welcome & purpose of the video
1:15 – Why we don’t do IEPs in May, June, August, or September
4:10 – Scheduling annual reviews to protect your time
6:45 – Using addendums instead of waiting for annuals
10:20 – Caseload review: service times & student placement
15:05 – Push-in vs pull-out services explained
20:40 – Progress monitoring that actually works
26:30 – Why goals should change when students master skills
32:10 – Writing goals aligned to standards (not too low)
38:45 – No-prep lessons for after winter break
45:20 – Back-from-break writing & goal-setting activities
49:30 – Final reminders & setting yourself up for success