95 Tips
To Help Special Education Teachers THRIVE - Not Just Survive!
7 Live, Virtual Course Sessions!
Special education is a profession built on heart, expertise, and resilience. It demands the ability to blend strategy with compassion and science with humanity. Every day, special education teachers navigate complex instructional needs, emotional dynamics, team collaboration, compliance requirements, and the profound responsibility of shaping student lives—all while managing limited time, shifting expectations, and competing demands.
To support the incredible special education teachers who do this work, we proudly offer the live, virtual course - 95 Tips to Help Special Education Teachers Thrive – Not Just Survive. Through seven highly interactive, 75- minute virtual sessions, participants will explore essential topics that strengthen both practice and well being:
o Relationships
o Instruction
o Behavior
o Compliance
o Refilling Your Tank
o Caring for Yourself to Care for Others
The great news is that all the strategies presented in this guide will ultimately benefit all students, fostering deep collaboration across the entire school community.
Virtual Course Dates
August 27, 2026
September 3, 2026
September 10, 2026
September 17, 2026
September 24, 2026
October 1, 2026
October 8, 2026
ALL SESSIONS ARE SCHEDULED FOR 3:15 - 4:30 PM EST
(The sessions will NOT be recorded)
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Meet the Instructors
John O’Connor
For 36 years, John has been committed to students, educators, and the work of public education. He began his career as a special education teacher and served for nine years with the Georgia Department of Education, leading statewide initiatives to improve outcomes for students with disabilities. He also served in local school districts in a variety of leadership roles. John is the author of five books and numerous other publications. Since retiring, he has provided training and coaching to over one thousand groups, helping educators strengthen instruction, refine systems, and improve outcomes for students.
MaryKay Berry
MaryKay Berry is an accomplished special education leader currently serving as the Executive Director of Services for Exceptional Children for Fulton County Schools. She has extensive experience supporting district leaders, principals, and special education teams in building systems that strengthen instruction, improve compliance, and increase organizational capacity. Her work spans leadership development, disproportionality, special education finance, program design, and strategic planning. Dr. Berry also serves as President of Georgia Council of Administrators of Special Education.
What You Will Get in the 95 Tips Course
These sessions are far from “sit and get.” Each of the 7 sessions will be highly interactive, practical, and energizing. Participants will actively engage with the instructor and one another, sharing insights, problem‑solving real challenges, and building a supportive professional community.
SPECIAL BONUS: Every participant will also receive a complimentary laminated guide, 95 Tips to Help Special Education Teachers Thrive – Not Just Survive
Virtual Course Dates
August 27, 2026
September 3, 2026
September 10, 2026
September 17, 2026
September 24, 2026
October 1, 2026
October 8, 2026
ALL SESSIONS ARE SCHEDULED FOR 3:15 - 4:30 PM EST
(The sessions will NOT be recorded)
