A survival guide for new special educators

✍ Scribed by Billingsley, Bonnie S;Israel, Maya;Kamman, Margaret L;Brownell, Mary T

• Publisher: Jossey-Bass
• Year: 2013
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 434
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

What every special education teacher needs to know to survive and thrive The Beginning Special Educator's Survival Guide 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-backed, classroom-tested strategies for working with a variety of special needs studentsCovers every.;A Survival Guide for New Special Educators; Copyright; The Authors; Acknowledgments; Contents; Tables, Figures, and Exhibits; Tables; Figures; Exhibits; Introduction; Overview of the Chapters; Part One: The Basics; Chapter One: Getting the Right Job; An Initial Priority: Find a Good Job Match; Steps in Your Job Search; Identify Your Priorities; Investigate a Range of Options; Develop Your Résumé; Complete Your Application and Follow Up; The Interview Process; Before the Interview; Preparing for Interview Questions; The Interview Itself; After the Interview; Consider the Offer; To Sum Up.

✦ Table of Contents

A Survival Guide for New Special Educators
Copyright
The Authors
Acknowledgments
Contents
Tables, Figures, and Exhibits
Tables
Figures
Exhibits
Introduction
Overview of the Chapters
Part One: The Basics
Chapter One: Getting the Right Job
An Initial Priority: Find a Good Job Match
Steps in Your Job Search
Identify Your Priorities
Investigate a Range of Options
Develop Your Résumé
Complete Your Application and Follow Up
The Interview Process
Before the Interview
Preparing for Interview Questions
The Interview Itself
After the Interview
Consider the Offer
To Sum Up. What's Next?Chapter Two: Great Beginnings
Reality 101: What to Expect in the First Years
Your Challenge: Become an Accomplished and Committed Special Educator
Reflect on the Moral Purpose That Guides Your Work
Develop Knowledge about Professional Standards and Ethics
State Standards
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS)
Learn about the Community and Key Policies and Guidelines
District and School Community
District, School, and Local Policies
Special Education Policies and Guidelines
Confidentiality. Learn More about the Content Standards for Subjects You TeachUse and Refine Your Knowledge about Evidence-Based Practices
Know Your Students and Systematically Monitor Their Learning
Collaborate Effectively with Administrators, Colleagues, and Parents
Protect Instructional Time and Balance Your Responsibilities
Develop Resilience and Manage Stress
Take Initiative for Your Own Professional Learning
Making It Happen: Create a Network of Supports
Emotional Support
Feedback Support
Professional Learning Supports
Specific Support Needs
To Sum Up
What's Next?
Additional Resources. Chapter Three: Working with OthersBe an Energizer
Be an Effective Communicator
Show Courtesy and Respect and Acknowledge Others' Efforts
It's the Nonverbal, Unspoken Things That Say the Most
Take Time to Listen
Quit Taking It Personally
Problem Solve, Don't Blame
Working Through Conflicts
Be Aware of Your Own Reactions First
Never Respond in Anger
Listen and Make Sure You Understand the Problem
Describe Behaviors Rather Than Make Judgments
Focus on the Goal of Communication
Consider Multiple Ways of Addressing a Problem
Admit When You Do Not Know
Apologize. A Great Start with ParentsTen Actions to Develop Positive Relationships with Parents
Start Your Relationship on a Positive Note
Show Respect and Appreciation
View Parents as Experts on Their Child
Remember That Parents Have Specific Legal Rights
Make Accommodations for Parents of Students Who Do Not Speak English
Communicate Frequently and Follow Through
Share Resources with Parents
Document Communication with Parents and Keep Copies of Correspondence
Respect Confidentiality
Exercise Care When Using E-mail and Social Networking
A Great Start with Administrators.

✦ Subjects

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