Let’s be real — August sneaks up fast. The to-do lists pile up, caseloads change, para schedules shift, and IEP meetings seem to pop up before you’ve even unpacked your room.

In today’s episode, I’m sharing 5 simple, actionable prep tasks you can tackle this summer — without spending hours in your classroom or losing your well-deserved rest. These are quick wins that can be done in short bursts of 15–30 minutes to give you a major head start when back-to-school season hits.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

✅ Why tiny prep tasks now can save your sanity later
✅ My favorite quick wins that don’t require full-on “summer work mode”

• Prep your para handbook
• Update or create templates
• Build a caseload spreadsheet
• Create an IEP calendar
• Build a Basic Back-to-School Checklist

Mentioned in This Episode:
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Connect With Me:
Instagram → @spedprepacademy
Website → www.spedprepacademy.com
Email → jennifer@spedprepacademy.com

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