126. Rethinking End of Year Celebrations: Spotlighting Real Progress

End-of-year awards season is here—but what about the students whose biggest wins don’t show up on a checklist?

In this episode, we’re flipping the script and talking about creative, meaningful ways to celebrate real student growth—even when it doesn’t come with a certificate or percentage score.

You’ll hear:

• What counts as “progress” (spoiler: it’s more than grades)
• Low-prep, high-impact ideas for celebrating student wins
• How to involve families in small, powerful moments
• A mindset shift to carry into the end of the year

🎯 Plus, grab even more ideas on the blog: End of Year Awards in Special Education

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