Hey Special Ed Teacher, Why are building relationships with students with special needs important? What is the first step to building relationships? How can Special Education teachers improve their connection with students? In today’s episode, I’ll be sharing 4 reasons why connecting with your special needs students is NECESSARY! As teachers, we want to jump into academics right away. But we often forget about the benefits of building relationships with our students first! Listen in as I explain the importance of relationships over rigor! Take Care, Michelle Resources Mentioned: EP 50. How to Handle Challenging Behavior from Students with Special Needs with Dr. Christine Reeve Connect with Michelle Vazquez: Get your Spotify ‘Back to School Special’ playlist HERE!  Download your FREE IEP Meeting Checklist HERE! IEP Success Method: IEP 101 Course Waitlist - Get on the list HERE!  Become an INSIDER & join the email list HERE!  Join the FACEBOOK COMMUNITY! Follow on INSTAGRAM! Contact: [email protected]