The Exceptional Teacher's Handbook
The First-Year Special Education Teacher's Guide to Success
Third Edition
Carla F. Shelton
- Columbia County Schools
Alice B. Pollingue
- Augusta State University
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"What an excellent resource for the beginning teacher! Practical, down-to-earth resources that can be implemented the first day of school!"
—Kristle F. Evans, Director of Human Resources/Community Relations
Lampeter-Strasburg School District, PA
"The book is organized logically and flows well from the first chapter to the last. It helps teachers manage an effective special education classroom the entire school year. This book should be a required resource for every new special education teacher."
—Phyllis N. Levert, School Administrator
Georgia School Districts, Atlanta, GA
Specific guidelines and strategies to help special educators navigate their first year!
The first year in the career of a special education teacher is filled with expectation and promise. Revised to address the most common needs of beginning special education teachers, the third edition of The Exceptional Teacher's Handbook helps new educators move confidently from preplanning to post-planning for the entire school year.
The authors present a step-by-step management approach complete with planning checklists and other ready-to-use forms within the context of IDEA 2004 and NCLB. Written from the perspective of a classroom teacher, this popular reference offers updates on:
- Recognized disabilities
- Best instructional practices for getting the most out of your students
- Successful parent conferences
- Effective plans for professional learning
- Alternate assessments, emergencies in the school setting, education terminology, and more
Actively address challenges and concerns with this one-stop handbook that will help smooth the transition from student teacher to professional educator.
Contents
Preface
Preface
Acknowledgments
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
About the Authors
Introduction
- 1. Preparing for a Successful School Year
- Strategy 1: Get to Know Your School
- Strategy 2: Allocate Time for Reflecting
- Strategy 3: Locate a Mentor Teacher
- Strategy 4: Identify Essential Tasks
- Strategy 5: Orientate Assigned Paraprofessionals
- Strategy 6: Establish a Communication System
- Form 1.1. Get to Know Your School Checklist
- Form 1.2. Preplanning Checklist
- Form 1.3. Monthly Planning Checklist
- Form 1.4. Postplanning Checklist
- Form 1.5. Correspondence Log
- Form 1.6. Student Emergency Information
- Form 1.7. Noninstructional Classroom Supply Checklist
- Form 1.8. Instructional Classroom Supply Checklist
- Form 1.9. Classroom Inventory Checklist
- Form 1.10. Paraprofessional's Classroom Responsibilties Checklist
- Form 1.11. Student Service Information
- Form 1.12. Present Levels of Performance
- Form 1.13. Self-Evaluation Instrument for the Special Education Teacher
- Resource 1.1. Suggestions for Working With a Paraprofessional
- Resource 1.2. Web Sites for Parents and Students
- Resource 1.3. Assistive Technology Information
- 2. Understanding Students With Disabilities
- Strategy 1: Review Student Information
- Strategy 2: Conduct Student Surveys and Inventories
- Strategy 3: Review Recognized Disabilities in IDEA
- Form 2.1. Student Folder Checklist
- Form 2.2. Student Profile
- Form 2.3. Student Academic Inventory
- Form 2.4. Student Learning Styles Survey
- Form 2.5. Student Interest Survey
- 3. Placing Students in the Least Restrictive Environment
- Section 1: Review of Service Delivery Models
- Section 2: The Placement Decision
- Section 3: Classroom Accommodations and Modifications
- Section 4: Monitoring Students in the General Education Setting
- Section 5: Tips for the Regular Education Teacher
- Form 3.1. Selecting the Least Restrictive Environment Checklist
- Form 3.2. Teacher Summary Report
- Form 3.3. Classroom Adaptations
- Form 3.4. Classroom Adaptation Evaluation
- Form 3.5. Student's Materials List
- Form 3.6A. Teacher Directions for Completing Student Monitor Forms
- Form 3.6B. Student Monitor Form
- Form 3.7. Student Monitor Results Summary
- Form 3.8. Individual Student Progress Report Summary
- Form 3.9. Individual Student Final Grade Summary
- Resource 3.1. Defining Accommodations and Modifications
- Resource 3.2. Suggestions for Tests Adaptions
- 4. Managing the Classroom
- Step 1: Review the School's Policies and Procedures Pertaining to Student and Teacher Expectations
- Step 2: Ensure the Physical Arrangement and Decor of the Classroom Is Inviting and Conducive to Learning
- Step 3: Ensure the Classroom Climate Is Supportive and Reflects a Sense of Mutual Respect Between Teacher and Students
- Step 4: Communicate All Expectations for Students' Academic Performance and Behaviors in the Classroom
- Step 5: Develop Classroom Policies and Procedures That Clearly Regulate All Activities
- Form 4.1. Daily Point System
- Form 4.2. Behavior Contract
- Form 4.3. Student Progress Report
- Form 4.4. Classroom Policies and Procedures Checklist
- Form 4.5. Classroom Management Plan Evaluation
- Resource 4.1. Tips for Classroom Arrangement
- Resource 4.2. Bulletin Boards Guidelines and Information
- Resource 4.3. Tips for Communicating With Students and Parents
- Resource 4.4. Tips for Developing Classroom Rules and Consequences
- Resource 4.5. Tips for Developing Behavior Modification Plans
- 5. Teaching All Students
- Section 1: Preparing for Instruction
- Section 2: Planning and Implementing Effective Lesson Plans
- Section 3: Instructional Strategies for All Students
- Section 4: Evaluating Student Progress
- Form 5.1. IEP Goals and Objectives Checklist
- Form 5.2. Classroom Teacher's Instructional Materials List
- Form 5.3. Class Schedule
- Form 5.4. Weekly Lesson Plan
- Resource 5.1. Guide to Locating Instructional Materials
- Resource 5.2. Technology-Connected Lesson Plan Form
- 6. Preparing for a Successful Parent Conference
- Form 6.1. Essential Tasks for All Parent-Teacher Conferences
- Form 6.2. Essential Information for the Progress Report Conference
- Form 6.3. Essential Information for the Problem-Solving Conference
- Form 6.4. Conference Notification
- Form 6.5. Conference Reminder
- Form 6.6. Conference Minutes
- Form 6.7. Conference Summary
- Resource 6.1. Teacher Guidelines for Parent Conferences
- Resource 6.2. Parent Tips for Conference Preparation
- Resource 6.3. Dealing With the Anger of Parents
- 7. Understanding Education Assessments
- Section 1: Review Basic Test and Measurement Information
- Section 2: Understand the Levels of Educational Assessments in Schools
- Section 3: Know the Current IDEA Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Assessing Students With Disabilities
- Section 4: Review of Alternate Assessments
- Section 5: Review of Appropriate Assessment Accommodations
- Form 7.1. Test Administration Checklist
- Resource 7.1. Educational Assessments
- Resource 7.2. Possible Accommodations for Students With Disabilities
- Resource 7.3. Formative and Summative Assessments
- 8. Writing a Legal and Effective Individualized Education Program
- Section 1: The Legal Requirements of an IEP
- Section 2: Understanding the Components of an IEP
- Section 3: Involving Students and Parents in the IEP Process
- Form 8.1. Essential Information for the Annual IEP
- Resource 8.1. Four Pillars of NCLB
- Resource 8.2. IEP Reference Materials
- 9. Preparing Students for Transition
- Strategy 1: Understanding the Legal Aspects of Transition
- Strategy 2: Prepare Students for Movement to a New School
- Strategy 3: Prepare Students for Post-School Endeavors
- Form 9.1. High School 4-Year Plan
- Form 9.2. Unit of Credit Checklist
- Form 9.3. Work-Based Student Evaluation
- Form 9.4. Student's Critique of Job Site
- Resource 9.1. Students With Disabilities Preparing for Post secondary Education: Know Your Rights and Responsibilities
- Resource 9.2. Work Behavior Training Strategies for Vocational Training With Students With Disabilities
- Resource 9.3. Job Accommodations for People With Mental Retardation (MR) or Other Developmental Disabilities (DD)
- 10. Preparing a Plan for Professional Learning
- Strategy 1: Formulate a Professional Learning Plan
- Strategy 2: Develop a Professional Portfolio
- Strategy 3: Join a Professional Organization
- Strategy 4: Read Professional Organization
- Strategy 5: Enroll in Advanced College Courses or Professional Learning Classes
- Strategy 6: Participate in a Professional Learning Community
- Form 10.1. Professional Development Plan
- Form 10.2. Portfolio Format for the Professional Educator
- Form 10.3. Conference Planning Guide
- Resource 10.1. The Special Education Teacher's Guide to Professional Organizations
- Resource 10.2. The Special Education Teacher's Guide to Professional Periodicals
- Resource 10.3. The Special Education Teacher's Guide to Professional Books
- Resource 10.4. Web Sites for Special Education Teachers
Resource A: Emergencies in the School Setting
- Section 1: Physical Health Issues of Students
- Section 2: Mental Health Issues of Students
- Section 3: Review of Natural Disasters
- Section 4: Acts of Violence
- Form A.1. Medical History
- Form A.2. Emergency Medical Plan
- Form A.3. Medical Incident Report
- Form A.4. Medical Incident Log
- Resource A.1. Classroom "Go-Kit" Supplies
- Resource A.2. Recommended First Aid Supplies
Resource B: Stress Management for the First-Year Teacher
- Resource B.1. Tips for Stress Management
Resource C: Support Organizations for Students
Resource C: Support Organizations for Students
Resource D: Guide to Locating Instructional Materials
Resource D: Guide to Locating Instructional Materials
Resource E: Education Terminology
Resource E: Education Terminology
References
References
Index
Index
Additional materials
Description
"What an excellent resource for the beginning teacher! Practical, down-to-earth resources that can be implemented the first day of school!"
—Kristle F. Evans, Director of Human Resources/Community Relations
Lampeter-Strasburg School District, PA
"The book is organized logically and flows well from the first chapter to the last. It helps teachers manage an effective special education classroom the entire school year. This book should be a required resource for every new special education teacher."
—Phyllis N. Levert, School Administrator
Georgia School Districts, Atlanta, GA
Specific guidelines and strategies to help special educators navigate their first year!
The first year in the career of a special education teacher is filled with expectation and promise. Revised to address the most common needs of beginning special education teachers, the third edition of The Exceptional Teacher's Handbook helps new educators move confidently from preplanning to post-planning for the entire school year.
The authors present a step-by-step management approach complete with planning checklists and other ready-to-use forms within the context of IDEA 2004 and NCLB. Written from the perspective of a classroom teacher, this popular reference offers updates on:
- Recognized disabilities
- Best instructional practices for getting the most out of your students
- Successful parent conferences
- Effective plans for professional learning
- Alternate assessments, emergencies in the school setting, education terminology, and more
Actively address challenges and concerns with this one-stop handbook that will help smooth the transition from student teacher to professional educator.
Contents
Preface
Preface
Acknowledgments
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
About the Authors
Introduction
- 1. Preparing for a Successful School Year
- Strategy 1: Get to Know Your School
- Strategy 2: Allocate Time for Reflecting
- Strategy 3: Locate a Mentor Teacher
- Strategy 4: Identify Essential Tasks
- Strategy 5: Orientate Assigned Paraprofessionals
- Strategy 6: Establish a Communication System
- Form 1.1. Get to Know Your School Checklist
- Form 1.2. Preplanning Checklist
- Form 1.3. Monthly Planning Checklist
- Form 1.4. Postplanning Checklist
- Form 1.5. Correspondence Log
- Form 1.6. Student Emergency Information
- Form 1.7. Noninstructional Classroom Supply Checklist
- Form 1.8. Instructional Classroom Supply Checklist
- Form 1.9. Classroom Inventory Checklist
- Form 1.10. Paraprofessional's Classroom Responsibilties Checklist
- Form 1.11. Student Service Information
- Form 1.12. Present Levels of Performance
- Form 1.13. Self-Evaluation Instrument for the Special Education Teacher
- Resource 1.1. Suggestions for Working With a Paraprofessional
- Resource 1.2. Web Sites for Parents and Students
- Resource 1.3. Assistive Technology Information
- 2. Understanding Students With Disabilities
- Strategy 1: Review Student Information
- Strategy 2: Conduct Student Surveys and Inventories
- Strategy 3: Review Recognized Disabilities in IDEA
- Form 2.1. Student Folder Checklist
- Form 2.2. Student Profile
- Form 2.3. Student Academic Inventory
- Form 2.4. Student Learning Styles Survey
- Form 2.5. Student Interest Survey
- 3. Placing Students in the Least Restrictive Environment
- Section 1: Review of Service Delivery Models
- Section 2: The Placement Decision
- Section 3: Classroom Accommodations and Modifications
- Section 4: Monitoring Students in the General Education Setting
- Section 5: Tips for the Regular Education Teacher
- Form 3.1. Selecting the Least Restrictive Environment Checklist
- Form 3.2. Teacher Summary Report
- Form 3.3. Classroom Adaptations
- Form 3.4. Classroom Adaptation Evaluation
- Form 3.5. Student's Materials List
- Form 3.6A. Teacher Directions for Completing Student Monitor Forms
- Form 3.6B. Student Monitor Form
- Form 3.7. Student Monitor Results Summary
- Form 3.8. Individual Student Progress Report Summary
- Form 3.9. Individual Student Final Grade Summary
- Resource 3.1. Defining Accommodations and Modifications
- Resource 3.2. Suggestions for Tests Adaptions
- 4. Managing the Classroom
- Step 1: Review the School's Policies and Procedures Pertaining to Student and Teacher Expectations
- Step 2: Ensure the Physical Arrangement and Decor of the Classroom Is Inviting and Conducive to Learning
- Step 3: Ensure the Classroom Climate Is Supportive and Reflects a Sense of Mutual Respect Between Teacher and Students
- Step 4: Communicate All Expectations for Students' Academic Performance and Behaviors in the Classroom
- Step 5: Develop Classroom Policies and Procedures That Clearly Regulate All Activities
- Form 4.1. Daily Point System
- Form 4.2. Behavior Contract
- Form 4.3. Student Progress Report
- Form 4.4. Classroom Policies and Procedures Checklist
- Form 4.5. Classroom Management Plan Evaluation
- Resource 4.1. Tips for Classroom Arrangement
- Resource 4.2. Bulletin Boards Guidelines and Information
- Resource 4.3. Tips for Communicating With Students and Parents
- Resource 4.4. Tips for Developing Classroom Rules and Consequences
- Resource 4.5. Tips for Developing Behavior Modification Plans
- 5. Teaching All Students
- Section 1: Preparing for Instruction
- Section 2: Planning and Implementing Effective Lesson Plans
- Section 3: Instructional Strategies for All Students
- Section 4: Evaluating Student Progress
- Form 5.1. IEP Goals and Objectives Checklist
- Form 5.2. Classroom Teacher's Instructional Materials List
- Form 5.3. Class Schedule
- Form 5.4. Weekly Lesson Plan
- Resource 5.1. Guide to Locating Instructional Materials
- Resource 5.2. Technology-Connected Lesson Plan Form
- 6. Preparing for a Successful Parent Conference
- Form 6.1. Essential Tasks for All Parent-Teacher Conferences
- Form 6.2. Essential Information for the Progress Report Conference
- Form 6.3. Essential Information for the Problem-Solving Conference
- Form 6.4. Conference Notification
- Form 6.5. Conference Reminder
- Form 6.6. Conference Minutes
- Form 6.7. Conference Summary
- Resource 6.1. Teacher Guidelines for Parent Conferences
- Resource 6.2. Parent Tips for Conference Preparation
- Resource 6.3. Dealing With the Anger of Parents
- 7. Understanding Education Assessments
- Section 1: Review Basic Test and Measurement Information
- Section 2: Understand the Levels of Educational Assessments in Schools
- Section 3: Know the Current IDEA Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Assessing Students With Disabilities
- Section 4: Review of Alternate Assessments
- Section 5: Review of Appropriate Assessment Accommodations
- Form 7.1. Test Administration Checklist
- Resource 7.1. Educational Assessments
- Resource 7.2. Possible Accommodations for Students With Disabilities
- Resource 7.3. Formative and Summative Assessments
- 8. Writing a Legal and Effective Individualized Education Program
- Section 1: The Legal Requirements of an IEP
- Section 2: Understanding the Components of an IEP
- Section 3: Involving Students and Parents in the IEP Process
- Form 8.1. Essential Information for the Annual IEP
- Resource 8.1. Four Pillars of NCLB
- Resource 8.2. IEP Reference Materials
- 9. Preparing Students for Transition
- Strategy 1: Understanding the Legal Aspects of Transition
- Strategy 2: Prepare Students for Movement to a New School
- Strategy 3: Prepare Students for Post-School Endeavors
- Form 9.1. High School 4-Year Plan
- Form 9.2. Unit of Credit Checklist
- Form 9.3. Work-Based Student Evaluation
- Form 9.4. Student's Critique of Job Site
- Resource 9.1. Students With Disabilities Preparing for Post secondary Education: Know Your Rights and Responsibilities
- Resource 9.2. Work Behavior Training Strategies for Vocational Training With Students With Disabilities
- Resource 9.3. Job Accommodations for People With Mental Retardation (MR) or Other Developmental Disabilities (DD)
- 10. Preparing a Plan for Professional Learning
- Strategy 1: Formulate a Professional Learning Plan
- Strategy 2: Develop a Professional Portfolio
- Strategy 3: Join a Professional Organization
- Strategy 4: Read Professional Organization
- Strategy 5: Enroll in Advanced College Courses or Professional Learning Classes
- Strategy 6: Participate in a Professional Learning Community
- Form 10.1. Professional Development Plan
- Form 10.2. Portfolio Format for the Professional Educator
- Form 10.3. Conference Planning Guide
- Resource 10.1. The Special Education Teacher's Guide to Professional Organizations
- Resource 10.2. The Special Education Teacher's Guide to Professional Periodicals
- Resource 10.3. The Special Education Teacher's Guide to Professional Books
- Resource 10.4. Web Sites for Special Education Teachers
Resource A: Emergencies in the School Setting
- Section 1: Physical Health Issues of Students
- Section 2: Mental Health Issues of Students
- Section 3: Review of Natural Disasters
- Section 4: Acts of Violence
- Form A.1. Medical History
- Form A.2. Emergency Medical Plan
- Form A.3. Medical Incident Report
- Form A.4. Medical Incident Log
- Resource A.1. Classroom "Go-Kit" Supplies
- Resource A.2. Recommended First Aid Supplies
Resource B: Stress Management for the First-Year Teacher
- Resource B.1. Tips for Stress Management
Resource C: Support Organizations for Students
Resource C: Support Organizations for Students
Resource D: Guide to Locating Instructional Materials
Resource D: Guide to Locating Instructional Materials
Resource E: Education Terminology
Resource E: Education Terminology
References
References
Index
Index
Additional materials
Reviews
The Exceptional Teacher's Handbook
The First-Year Special Education Teacher's Guide to Success
February 2009 | 240 pages | Corwin
| Format | Published Date | ISBN | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paperback | 27/02/2023 | 9781412969147 | $43.95 |
| Lifetime | 27/02/2023 | 9781452239057 | $40.00 |
"What an excellent resource for the beginning teacher! Practical, down-to-earth resources that can be implemented the first day of school!"
—Kristle F. Evans, Director of Human Resources/Community Relations
Lampeter-Strasburg School District, PA
"The book is organized logically and flows well from the first chapter to the last. It helps teachers manage an effective special education classroom the entire school year. This book should be a required resource for every new special education teacher."
—Phyllis N. Levert, School Administrator
Georgia School Districts, Atlanta, GA
Specific guidelines and strategies to help special educators navigate their first year!
The first year in the career of a special education teacher is filled with expectation and promise. Revised to address the most common needs of beginning special education teachers, the third edition of The Exceptional Teacher's Handbook helps new educators move confidently from preplanning to post-planning for the entire school year.
The authors present a step-by-step management approach complete with planning checklists and other ready-to-use forms within the context of IDEA 2004 and NCLB. Written from the perspective of a classroom teacher, this popular reference offers updates on:
- Recognized disabilities
- Best instructional practices for getting the most out of your students
- Successful parent conferences
- Effective plans for professional learning
- Alternate assessments, emergencies in the school setting, education terminology, and more
Actively address challenges and concerns with this one-stop handbook that will help smooth the transition from student teacher to professional educator.
Table Of Contents:
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- About the Authors
- Introduction
- 1. Preparing for a Successful School Year
- Strategy 1: Get to Know Your School
- Strategy 2: Allocate Time for Reflecting
- Strategy 3: Locate a Mentor Teacher
- Strategy 4: Identify Essential Tasks
- Strategy 5: Orientate Assigned Paraprofessionals
- Strategy 6: Establish a Communication System
- Form 1.1. Get to Know Your School Checklist
- Form 1.2. Preplanning Checklist
- Form 1.3. Monthly Planning Checklist
- Form 1.4. Postplanning Checklist
- Form 1.5. Correspondence Log
- Form 1.6. Student Emergency Information
- Form 1.7. Noninstructional Classroom Supply Checklist
- Form 1.8. Instructional Classroom Supply Checklist
- Form 1.9. Classroom Inventory Checklist
- Form 1.10. Paraprofessional's Classroom Responsibilties Checklist
- Form 1.11. Student Service Information
- Form 1.12. Present Levels of Performance
- Form 1.13. Self-Evaluation Instrument for the Special Education Teacher
- Resource 1.1. Suggestions for Working With a Paraprofessional
- Resource 1.2. Web Sites for Parents and Students
- Resource 1.3. Assistive Technology Information
- 2. Understanding Students With Disabilities
- Strategy 1: Review Student Information
- Strategy 2: Conduct Student Surveys and Inventories
- Strategy 3: Review Recognized Disabilities in IDEA
- Form 2.1. Student Folder Checklist
- Form 2.2. Student Profile
- Form 2.3. Student Academic Inventory
- Form 2.4. Student Learning Styles Survey
- Form 2.5. Student Interest Survey
- 3. Placing Students in the Least Restrictive Environment
- Section 1: Review of Service Delivery Models
- Section 2: The Placement Decision
- Section 3: Classroom Accommodations and Modifications
- Section 4: Monitoring Students in the General Education Setting
- Section 5: Tips for the Regular Education Teacher
- Form 3.1. Selecting the Least Restrictive Environment Checklist
- Form 3.2. Teacher Summary Report
- Form 3.3. Classroom Adaptations
- Form 3.4. Classroom Adaptation Evaluation
- Form 3.5. Student's Materials List
- Form 3.6A. Teacher Directions for Completing Student Monitor Forms
- Form 3.6B. Student Monitor Form
- Form 3.7. Student Monitor Results Summary
- Form 3.8. Individual Student Progress Report Summary
- Form 3.9. Individual Student Final Grade Summary
- Resource 3.1. Defining Accommodations and Modifications
- Resource 3.2. Suggestions for Tests Adaptions
- 4. Managing the Classroom
- Step 1: Review the School's Policies and Procedures Pertaining to Student and Teacher Expectations
- Step 2: Ensure the Physical Arrangement and Decor of the Classroom Is Inviting and Conducive to Learning
- Step 3: Ensure the Classroom Climate Is Supportive and Reflects a Sense of Mutual Respect Between Teacher and Students
- Step 4: Communicate All Expectations for Students' Academic Performance and Behaviors in the Classroom
- Step 5: Develop Classroom Policies and Procedures That Clearly Regulate All Activities
- Form 4.1. Daily Point System
- Form 4.2. Behavior Contract
- Form 4.3. Student Progress Report
- Form 4.4. Classroom Policies and Procedures Checklist
- Form 4.5. Classroom Management Plan Evaluation
- Resource 4.1. Tips for Classroom Arrangement
- Resource 4.2. Bulletin Boards Guidelines and Information
- Resource 4.3. Tips for Communicating With Students and Parents
- Resource 4.4. Tips for Developing Classroom Rules and Consequences
- Resource 4.5. Tips for Developing Behavior Modification Plans
- 5. Teaching All Students
- Section 1: Preparing for Instruction
- Section 2: Planning and Implementing Effective Lesson Plans
- Section 3: Instructional Strategies for All Students
- Section 4: Evaluating Student Progress
- Form 5.1. IEP Goals and Objectives Checklist
- Form 5.2. Classroom Teacher's Instructional Materials List
- Form 5.3. Class Schedule
- Form 5.4. Weekly Lesson Plan
- Resource 5.1. Guide to Locating Instructional Materials
- Resource 5.2. Technology-Connected Lesson Plan Form
- 6. Preparing for a Successful Parent Conference
- Form 6.1. Essential Tasks for All Parent-Teacher Conferences
- Form 6.2. Essential Information for the Progress Report Conference
- Form 6.3. Essential Information for the Problem-Solving Conference
- Form 6.4. Conference Notification
- Form 6.5. Conference Reminder
- Form 6.6. Conference Minutes
- Form 6.7. Conference Summary
- Resource 6.1. Teacher Guidelines for Parent Conferences
- Resource 6.2. Parent Tips for Conference Preparation
- Resource 6.3. Dealing With the Anger of Parents
- 7. Understanding Education Assessments
- Section 1: Review Basic Test and Measurement Information
- Section 2: Understand the Levels of Educational Assessments in Schools
- Section 3: Know the Current IDEA Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Assessing Students With Disabilities
- Section 4: Review of Alternate Assessments
- Section 5: Review of Appropriate Assessment Accommodations
- Form 7.1. Test Administration Checklist
- Resource 7.1. Educational Assessments
- Resource 7.2. Possible Accommodations for Students With Disabilities
- Resource 7.3. Formative and Summative Assessments
- 8. Writing a Legal and Effective Individualized Education Program
- Section 1: The Legal Requirements of an IEP
- Section 2: Understanding the Components of an IEP
- Section 3: Involving Students and Parents in the IEP Process
- Form 8.1. Essential Information for the Annual IEP
- Resource 8.1. Four Pillars of NCLB
- Resource 8.2. IEP Reference Materials
- 9. Preparing Students for Transition
- Strategy 1: Understanding the Legal Aspects of Transition
- Strategy 2: Prepare Students for Movement to a New School
- Strategy 3: Prepare Students for Post-School Endeavors
- Form 9.1. High School 4-Year Plan
- Form 9.2. Unit of Credit Checklist
- Form 9.3. Work-Based Student Evaluation
- Form 9.4. Student's Critique of Job Site
- Resource 9.1. Students With Disabilities Preparing for Post secondary Education: Know Your Rights and Responsibilities
- Resource 9.2. Work Behavior Training Strategies for Vocational Training With Students With Disabilities
- Resource 9.3. Job Accommodations for People With Mental Retardation (MR) or Other Developmental Disabilities (DD)
- 10. Preparing a Plan for Professional Learning
- Strategy 1: Formulate a Professional Learning Plan
- Strategy 2: Develop a Professional Portfolio
- Strategy 3: Join a Professional Organization
- Strategy 4: Read Professional Organization
- Strategy 5: Enroll in Advanced College Courses or Professional Learning Classes
- Strategy 6: Participate in a Professional Learning Community
- Form 10.1. Professional Development Plan
- Form 10.2. Portfolio Format for the Professional Educator
- Form 10.3. Conference Planning Guide
- Resource 10.1. The Special Education Teacher's Guide to Professional Organizations
- Resource 10.2. The Special Education Teacher's Guide to Professional Periodicals
- Resource 10.3. The Special Education Teacher's Guide to Professional Books
- Resource 10.4. Web Sites for Special Education Teachers
- Resource A: Emergencies in the School Setting
- Section 1: Physical Health Issues of Students
- Section 2: Mental Health Issues of Students
- Section 3: Review of Natural Disasters
- Section 4: Acts of Violence
- Form A.1. Medical History
- Form A.2. Emergency Medical Plan
- Form A.3. Medical Incident Report
- Form A.4. Medical Incident Log
- Resource A.1. Classroom "Go-Kit" Supplies
- Resource A.2. Recommended First Aid Supplies
- Resource B: Stress Management for the First-Year Teacher
- Resource B.1. Tips for Stress Management
- Resource C: Support Organizations for Students
- Resource D: Guide to Locating Instructional Materials
- Resource E: Education Terminology
- References
- Index
Recent Product Reviews:
The masters program I teach prepares teachers to teach spec ed/gen ed. In addition to content, my students need to understand special needs children and be prepared to adapt their instruction to meet these children's needs.
Ms Barbara Goldstein, Education Dept, Touro College
"What an excellent resource for the beginning teacher! Practical, down-to-earth resources that can be implemented the first day of school!"
Kristle F. Evans, Director of Human Resources/Community Relations, Lampeter-Strasburg School District, PA
"The book is organized logically and flows well from the first chapter to the last. It helps teachers manage an effective special education classroom, from pre-planning through post-planning, the entire school year. This book should be a required resource for every new special education teacher."
Phyllis N. Levert, School Administrator, Georgia School Districts, Atlanta, GA