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</
