What every special education teacher needs to know to survive
and thrive
A Survival Guide for New
Special Educators provides relevant, practical
information for new special education teachers across a broad range
of topic areas. Drawing on the latest research on special educator
effectiveness and retention, this comprehensive, go-to resource
addresses the most pressing needs of novice instructors, resource
teachers, and inclusion specialists.
* Offers research-based, classroom-tested strategies for working
with a variety of special needs students
* Covers everything from preparing for the new school year to
behavior management, customizing curriculum, creating effective
IEPs, and more
* Billingsley and Brownell are noted experts in special educator
training and support
This highly practical book is filled with checklists, forms, and
tools that special educators can use every day to help ensure that
all special needs students get the rich, rewarding education they
deserve.
Autorentext
BONNIE S. BILLINGSLEY, Ed.D., is a professor in Teaching and Learning at Virginia Tech.
MARY T. BROWNELL, Ph.D., is a professor of Special Education and director of the CEEDAR Center at the University of Florida.
MAYA ISRAEL, Ph.D., is assistant professor of Special Education at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.
MARGARET L. KAMMAN, Ph.D., is assistant scholar and project coordinator for the CEEDAR Center at the University of Florida.
Klappentext
A Survival Guide for New Special Educators
This comprehensive resource is filled with the most relevant and practical information that can help those new to the teaching profession establish a productive and satisfying career. This Survival Guide contains the most current research-based and classroom-tested strategies for working with a variety of special-needs students. It also offers a wealth of helpful checklists, forms, and tools that educators can use every day in the classroom. The book covers a wide array of must-know topics for new teachers, including how to:
- Prepare for the first day of school
- Organize and manage time
- Manage paperwork and IEPs
- Get a handle on referrals, placement, and evaluations
- Work in inclusive settings
- Become acclimated to the school
- Manage student behavior
- Understand instructional strategies
- Perform assessments
- Collaborate with general educators
- Conduct parent-teacher conferences
- Learn and use the curriculum
- Accommodate students from culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) backgrounds
This practical guide gives special educators the information and tools they need to help ensure that all their students get the rich, rewarding education they deserve.
"This excellent resource provides an in-depth review of the essential aspects of special education grounded in current research and evidence-based practice. It also includes practical tips, charts, checklists, and resources that will be very useful for beginning special educators."
—Mary Dingle, Ph.D., professor of Special Education, Sonoma State University
"Beginning special educators face a variety of challenges, not the least of which is a shortage of resources, from mentors to manuals. This thorough and timely exploration of the issues facing special educators is a welcome addition!"
—Laura Burns, Special Education teacher, Responsive Education Solutions, Austin, Texas
Zusammenfassung
What every special education teacher needs to know to survive and thrive
A Survival Guide for New Special Educators provides relevant, practical information for new special education teachers across a broad range of topic areas. Drawing on the latest research on special educator effectiveness and retention, this comprehensive, go-to resource addresses the most pressing needs of novice instructors, resource teachers, and inclusion specialists.
- Offers research-based, classroom-tested strategies for working with a variety of special needs students
- Covers everything from preparing for the new school year to behavior management, customizing curriculum, creating effective IEPs, and more
- Billingsley and Brownell are noted experts in special educator training and support
This highly practical book is filled with checklists, forms, and tools that special educators can use every day to help ensure that all special needs students get the rich, rewarding education they deserve.
Inhalt
The Authors v
Acknowledgments vii
Tables, Figures, and Exhibits xvii
Introduction xxi
Part One: The Basics
Chapter One: Getting the Right Job 3
An Initial Priority: Find a Good Job Match 3
Steps in Your Job Search 4
The Interview Process 5
Consider the Offer 10
To Sum Up 10
What's Next? 10
Chapter Two: Great Beginnings 11
Reality 101: What to Expect in the First Years 11
Your Challenge: Become an Accomplished and Committed Special Educator 13
Reflect on the Moral Purpose That Guides Your Work 13
Develop Knowledge about Professional Standards and Ethics 14
Learn about the Community and Key Policies and Guidelines 15
Learn More about the Content Standards for Subjects You Teach 16
Use and Refine Your Knowledge about Evidence-Based Practices 17
Know Your Students and Systematically Monitor Their Learning 17
Collaborate Effectively with Administrators, Colleagues, and Parents 18
Protect Instructional Time and Balance Your Responsibilities 18
Develop Resilience and Manage Stress 18
Take Initiative for Your Own Professional Learning 20
Making It Happen: Create a Network of Supports 20
To Sum Up 25
What's Next? 25
Additional Resources 25
Chapter Three: Working with Others 26
Be an Energizer 27
Be an Effective Communicator 27
Working Through Conflicts 30
A Great Start with Parents 31
Ten Actions to Develop Positive Relationships with Parents 32
A Great Start with Administrators 35
A Great Start with Your Mentor(s) 38
A Great Start with Colleagues 42
Leading Effective Professional Meetings 44
To Sum Up 46
What's Next? 46
Additional Resources 46
Chapter Four: Special Education Law 47
Key Laws Related to Students with Disabilities 47
Education for All Handicapped Children Act 48
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 51
Section 504 56
Americans with Disabilities Act 57
Confidentiality 58
Dealing with Legal Challenges 61
To Sum Up 63
What's Next? 63
Additional Resources 63
Chapter Five: Developing Quality IEPs 65
The IEP Document 66
The IEP Process 66
Tips for a Great Start with IEPs 66
Tips for Developing IEP Components 67
The IEP Meeting 74
Transition Planning 81
IEP Summary Forms 83
Tips for Organizing the IEP Process 83
Practical Suggestions from Special Educators 85
To Sum Up 85
What's Next? 86
Additional Resources 86
Part Two: Becoming An Accomplished Educator
Chapter Six: Organizing and Managing Your Work 89
Your Many Roles and Responsibilities 90
Goals and Plans Equal Organizational Success! 92
Manage Your Time, Manage Your Tasks 96
Setting Up Your Class for Success 97
Considerations for Middle and High School Classrooms 98
The Teacher's Desk 102
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