Passing the Special Education TExES Exam
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Gain confidence, lower stress, and raise your TExES exam scores!
Testing for certification can be a stressful experience. State exams are rigorous and cover numerous domains and competencies. Test scores can impact both special education certification and teacher preparation programs. You may find there is simply too much material to study, or that test-prep books hammer you with too many random questions.
Understanding what will be on the test and why is a key to success. With artful prose, TExES test prep veteran Elaine Wilmore breaks down the EC-12 and Supplemental special education test so you can feel calm and confident on test day. Built on her successful test-prep training seminars, she navigates each special education domain and competency and covers
• Philosophies behind the test questions
• Teaching stories that improve answer recall
• Tips for analyzing test questions
• Ways to use key words and concepts to improve test results
• Hints for managing time while testing
• Tips for before, during, and after the exam
• Techniques for in-state and out-of-state test takers
With its empowering approach, this book shows you how to think like the test was developed and improve your test results.
“Dr. Elaine Wilmore has, once again, created the must-have educator preparation resource—this time for special education instructors. Packed with real-world examples, sparkling wit, and expert subject knowledge, Passing the Special Education TExES Exam is the gold standard resource for Texas educators.”
—Richard W. Kincaid, Director, Career and Technical Education
Round Rock ISD, Round Rock, TX
“This is much more than a test preparation manual… Teachers will refer to it long after they have become certified.”
—La Vonda Loney, Assistant Principal
Killeen ISD, Killeen, TX
Contents
Section I: Knowledge, Skills, and Dispositions
- Chapter 1. Welcome!
- An Overview of the Texas Learner - Centered Domains and Competencies
- Idealistic Teaching: A Skill or An Art?
- Getting Started
- The "Guess My Favorite" Feature
Section II: Domains and Competencies for the EC-12 and Supplemental Special Education TExES Exam
Section II: Domains and Competencies for the EC-12 and Supplemental Special Education TExES Exam
Domain I: Understanding Individuals With Disabilities and Evaluating Their Needs
- Chapter 2. Understanding and Applying Knowledge and Characteristics of Students with Disabilities
- Domain I: Understanding Individuals with Disabilities and Evaluating Their Needs
- Domain Key Concepts: Student Characteristics, Assessment, and Evaluation
- Competency: 001
- The Special Education Teacher Knows How to…
- Guess My Favorites
- Important Points to Remember
- Chapter 3. Formal and Informal Assessment and Evaluation for Instructional Decision Making
- Domain I: Understanding Individuals with Disabilities and Evaluating Their Needs
- Domain Key Concepts: Student Characteristics, Assessment, and Evaluation
- Competency: 002
- The Special Education Teacher Knows How to…
- Guess My Favorites
- Important Points to Remember
Domain II: Promoting Student Learning and Development
- Chapter 4. Understanding and Applying Knowledge of Procedures for Planning Instruction
- Domain II: Promoting Student Learning and Development
- Domain Key Concepts: Instructional Strategies, Student Achievement & Behavior, Transition Issues
- Competency: 003
- The Special Education Teacher Knows How to…
- Guess My Favorites
- Important Points to Remember
- Chapter 5. Understanding and Applying Knowledge and Procedures for Teaching with Assistive Technology Competency
- Domain II: Promoting Student Learning and Development
- Domain Key Concepts: Instructional Strategies, Student Achievement & Behavior, Transition Issues
- Competency: 004
- The Special Education Teacher Knows How to…
- Guess My Favorites
- Important Points to Remember
- Chapter 6. Promoting Educational Performance in All Content Areas, Settings, and Situation
- Domain II: Promoting Student Learning and Development
- Domain Key Concepts: Instructional Strategies, Student Achievement & Behavior, Transition Issues
- Competency: 005
- The Special Education Teacher Knows How to…
- Guess My Favorites
- Important Points to Remember
- Chapter 7. Understanding and Applying Issues and Procedures for Teaching Appropriate Behavioral and Social Skills
- Domain II: Promoting Student Learning and Development
- Domain Key Concepts: Instructional Strategies, Student Achievement & Behavior, Transition Issues
- Competency: 006
- The Special Education Teacher Knows How to…
- Guess My Favorites
- Important Points to Remember
- Chapter 8. Understanding and Applying Knowledge of Transition Issues and Procedures
- Domain II: Promoting Student Learning and Development
- Domain Key Concepts: Instructional Strategies, Student Achievement & Behavior, Transition Issues
- Competency: 007
- The Special Education Teacher Knows How to…
- Guess My Favorites
- Important Points to Remember
Domain III: Promoting Student Achievement in English Language Arts and Reading and in Mathematics
- Chapter 9. Promoting Student Performance in English Language Arts and Reading
- Domain III: Promoting Student Achievement in English Language Arts and Reading and in Mathematics
- Domain Key Concepts: English, Language Arts, and Mathematics
- Competency: 008
- The Special Education Teacher Knows How to…
- Guess My Favorites
- Important Points to Remember
- Chapter 10. Promoting Student Performance in Mathematics
- Domain III: Promoting Student Achievement in English Language Arts and Reading and in Mathematics
- Domain Key Concepts: English, Language Arts, and Mathematics
- Competency: 009
- The Special Education Teacher Knows How to…
- Guess My Favorites
- Important Points to Remember
Domain IV: Foundations and Professional Roles and Responsibilities
- Chapter 11. Understanding the Philosophical, Historical, and Legal Foundations of Special Education
- Domain IV: Foundations and Professional Roles and Responsibilities
- Domain Key Concepts: Communication, Collaboration, Ethical and Legal Issues
- Competency: 010
- The Special Education Teacher Knows How to…
- Guess My Favorites
- Important Points to Remember
- Chapter 12. Professional Roles and Responsibilities
- Domain IV: Foundations and Professional Roles and Responsibilities
- Domain Key Concepts: Communication, Collaboration, Ethical and Legal Issues
- Competency: 010
- The Special Education Teacher Knows How to…
- Guess My Favorites
- Important Points to Remember
- Chapter 13. Communication and Collaboration
- Domain IV: Foundations and Professional Roles and Responsibilities
- Domain Key Concepts: Communication, Collaboration, Ethical and Legal Issues
- Competency: 012
- The Special Education Teacher Knows How to…
- Guess My Favorites
- Important Points to Remember
Section III: Comparison and Contrasts of Domain and Competencies for the EC – 12 Special Education TExES Exam and the Supplemental Special Education TExES Exam
- Chapter 14. Comparison of Competencies between the EC – 12 and the Supplemental Special Education TExES Exams
Section IV: The Real Deal: Practical Application
- Chapter 15. Test Taking Strategies
- Watch Your “Sherry’s!”
- The Dot Game: Psychological and Time Management
- The Dog and Star Game: Making Good Choices
- "Multiple – Multiples:” Follow the Process!
- Chapter 16. Creating a Personal Success Plan
- Tips for Repeat Test Takers
- Tips for "Out of State" Test Takers
- How to Prepare From Now till Test Taking Week
- How to Prepare The Week of the Test
- What to Do, and Not Do, the Night Before the Test
- What to Do, and Not Do, the Morning of the Test
- Living Your Life After the Test
- Chapter 17. Forever and Ever, Amen
- Bringing it All Together
- Some Last Reminders
- Ace This Test!
- Chapter 18. Suggested Additional Reading
- Domain I: Understanding Students With Disabilities and Evaluating Their Needs
- Domain II: Promoting Student Learning and Development
- Domain III: Promoting Student Achievement in English, Language Arts, and Mathematics
- Domain IV: Foundations and Professional Roles and Responsibilities
Appendix A: Texas Administrative Code
- Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators
Appendix B: Council for Exceptional Children
- Code of Ethics
Appendix C: Council for Exceptional Children
- Professional Standards and Practice Throughout the Career
References
References
Additional materials
Description
Gain confidence, lower stress, and raise your TExES exam scores!
Testing for certification can be a stressful experience. State exams are rigorous and cover numerous domains and competencies. Test scores can impact both special education certification and teacher preparation programs. You may find there is simply too much material to study, or that test-prep books hammer you with too many random questions.
Understanding what will be on the test and why is a key to success. With artful prose, TExES test prep veteran Elaine Wilmore breaks down the EC-12 and Supplemental special education test so you can feel calm and confident on test day. Built on her successful test-prep training seminars, she navigates each special education domain and competency and covers
• Philosophies behind the test questions
• Teaching stories that improve answer recall
• Tips for analyzing test questions
• Ways to use key words and concepts to improve test results
• Hints for managing time while testing
• Tips for before, during, and after the exam
• Techniques for in-state and out-of-state test takers
With its empowering approach, this book shows you how to think like the test was developed and improve your test results.
“Dr. Elaine Wilmore has, once again, created the must-have educator preparation resource—this time for special education instructors. Packed with real-world examples, sparkling wit, and expert subject knowledge, Passing the Special Education TExES Exam is the gold standard resource for Texas educators.”
—Richard W. Kincaid, Director, Career and Technical Education
Round Rock ISD, Round Rock, TX
“This is much more than a test preparation manual… Teachers will refer to it long after they have become certified.”
—La Vonda Loney, Assistant Principal
Killeen ISD, Killeen, TX
Contents
Section I: Knowledge, Skills, and Dispositions
- Chapter 1. Welcome!
- An Overview of the Texas Learner - Centered Domains and Competencies
- Idealistic Teaching: A Skill or An Art?
- Getting Started
- The "Guess My Favorite" Feature
Section II: Domains and Competencies for the EC-12 and Supplemental Special Education TExES Exam
Section II: Domains and Competencies for the EC-12 and Supplemental Special Education TExES Exam
Domain I: Understanding Individuals With Disabilities and Evaluating Their Needs
- Chapter 2. Understanding and Applying Knowledge and Characteristics of Students with Disabilities
- Domain I: Understanding Individuals with Disabilities and Evaluating Their Needs
- Domain Key Concepts: Student Characteristics, Assessment, and Evaluation
- Competency: 001
- The Special Education Teacher Knows How to…
- Guess My Favorites
- Important Points to Remember
- Chapter 3. Formal and Informal Assessment and Evaluation for Instructional Decision Making
- Domain I: Understanding Individuals with Disabilities and Evaluating Their Needs
- Domain Key Concepts: Student Characteristics, Assessment, and Evaluation
- Competency: 002
- The Special Education Teacher Knows How to…
- Guess My Favorites
- Important Points to Remember
Domain II: Promoting Student Learning and Development
- Chapter 4. Understanding and Applying Knowledge of Procedures for Planning Instruction
- Domain II: Promoting Student Learning and Development
- Domain Key Concepts: Instructional Strategies, Student Achievement & Behavior, Transition Issues
- Competency: 003
- The Special Education Teacher Knows How to…
- Guess My Favorites
- Important Points to Remember
- Chapter 5. Understanding and Applying Knowledge and Procedures for Teaching with Assistive Technology Competency
- Domain II: Promoting Student Learning and Development
- Domain Key Concepts: Instructional Strategies, Student Achievement & Behavior, Transition Issues
- Competency: 004
- The Special Education Teacher Knows How to…
- Guess My Favorites
- Important Points to Remember
- Chapter 6. Promoting Educational Performance in All Content Areas, Settings, and Situation
- Domain II: Promoting Student Learning and Development
- Domain Key Concepts: Instructional Strategies, Student Achievement & Behavior, Transition Issues
- Competency: 005
- The Special Education Teacher Knows How to…
- Guess My Favorites
- Important Points to Remember
- Chapter 7. Understanding and Applying Issues and Procedures for Teaching Appropriate Behavioral and Social Skills
- Domain II: Promoting Student Learning and Development
- Domain Key Concepts: Instructional Strategies, Student Achievement & Behavior, Transition Issues
- Competency: 006
- The Special Education Teacher Knows How to…
- Guess My Favorites
- Important Points to Remember
- Chapter 8. Understanding and Applying Knowledge of Transition Issues and Procedures
- Domain II: Promoting Student Learning and Development
- Domain Key Concepts: Instructional Strategies, Student Achievement & Behavior, Transition Issues
- Competency: 007
- The Special Education Teacher Knows How to…
- Guess My Favorites
- Important Points to Remember
Domain III: Promoting Student Achievement in English Language Arts and Reading and in Mathematics
- Chapter 9. Promoting Student Performance in English Language Arts and Reading
- Domain III: Promoting Student Achievement in English Language Arts and Reading and in Mathematics
- Domain Key Concepts: English, Language Arts, and Mathematics
- Competency: 008
- The Special Education Teacher Knows How to…
- Guess My Favorites
- Important Points to Remember
- Chapter 10. Promoting Student Performance in Mathematics
- Domain III: Promoting Student Achievement in English Language Arts and Reading and in Mathematics
- Domain Key Concepts: English, Language Arts, and Mathematics
- Competency: 009
- The Special Education Teacher Knows How to…
- Guess My Favorites
- Important Points to Remember
Domain IV: Foundations and Professional Roles and Responsibilities
- Chapter 11. Understanding the Philosophical, Historical, and Legal Foundations of Special Education
- Domain IV: Foundations and Professional Roles and Responsibilities
- Domain Key Concepts: Communication, Collaboration, Ethical and Legal Issues
- Competency: 010
- The Special Education Teacher Knows How to…
- Guess My Favorites
- Important Points to Remember
- Chapter 12. Professional Roles and Responsibilities
- Domain IV: Foundations and Professional Roles and Responsibilities
- Domain Key Concepts: Communication, Collaboration, Ethical and Legal Issues
- Competency: 010
- The Special Education Teacher Knows How to…
- Guess My Favorites
- Important Points to Remember
- Chapter 13. Communication and Collaboration
- Domain IV: Foundations and Professional Roles and Responsibilities
- Domain Key Concepts: Communication, Collaboration, Ethical and Legal Issues
- Competency: 012
- The Special Education Teacher Knows How to…
- Guess My Favorites
- Important Points to Remember
Section III: Comparison and Contrasts of Domain and Competencies for the EC – 12 Special Education TExES Exam and the Supplemental Special Education TExES Exam
- Chapter 14. Comparison of Competencies between the EC – 12 and the Supplemental Special Education TExES Exams
Section IV: The Real Deal: Practical Application
- Chapter 15. Test Taking Strategies
- Watch Your “Sherry’s!”
- The Dot Game: Psychological and Time Management
- The Dog and Star Game: Making Good Choices
- "Multiple – Multiples:” Follow the Process!
- Chapter 16. Creating a Personal Success Plan
- Tips for Repeat Test Takers
- Tips for "Out of State" Test Takers
- How to Prepare From Now till Test Taking Week
- How to Prepare The Week of the Test
- What to Do, and Not Do, the Night Before the Test
- What to Do, and Not Do, the Morning of the Test
- Living Your Life After the Test
- Chapter 17. Forever and Ever, Amen
- Bringing it All Together
- Some Last Reminders
- Ace This Test!
- Chapter 18. Suggested Additional Reading
- Domain I: Understanding Students With Disabilities and Evaluating Their Needs
- Domain II: Promoting Student Learning and Development
- Domain III: Promoting Student Achievement in English, Language Arts, and Mathematics
- Domain IV: Foundations and Professional Roles and Responsibilities
Appendix A: Texas Administrative Code
- Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators
Appendix B: Council for Exceptional Children
- Code of Ethics
Appendix C: Council for Exceptional Children
- Professional Standards and Practice Throughout the Career
References
References
Additional materials
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Passing the Special Education TExES Exam
Keys to Certification and Exceptional Learners
September 2013 | 184 pages | Corwin
| Format | Published Date | ISBN | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paperback | 28/04/2023 | 9781452285955 | $39.95 |
| Lifetime | 28/04/2023 | 9781452285948 | $36.00 |
Gain confidence, lower stress, and raise your TExES exam scores!
Testing for certification can be a stressful experience. State exams are rigorous and cover numerous domains and competencies. Test scores can impact both special education certification and teacher preparation programs. You may find there is simply too much material to study, or that test-prep books hammer you with too many random questions.
Understanding what will be on the test and why is a key to success. With artful prose, TExES test prep veteran Elaine Wilmore breaks down the EC-12 and Supplemental special education test so you can feel calm and confident on test day. Built on her successful test-prep training seminars, she navigates each special education domain and competency and covers
• Philosophies behind the test questions
• Teaching stories that improve answer recall
• Tips for analyzing test questions
• Ways to use key words and concepts to improve test results
• Hints for managing time while testing
• Tips for before, during, and after the exam
• Techniques for in-state and out-of-state test takers
With its empowering approach, this book shows you how to think like the test was developed and improve your test results.
“Dr. Elaine Wilmore has, once again, created the must-have educator preparation resource—this time for special education instructors. Packed with real-world examples, sparkling wit, and expert subject knowledge, Passing the Special Education TExES Exam is the gold standard resource for Texas educators.”
—Richard W. Kincaid, Director, Career and Technical Education
Round Rock ISD, Round Rock, TX
“This is much more than a test preparation manual… Teachers will refer to it long after they have become certified.”
—La Vonda Loney, Assistant Principal
Killeen ISD, Killeen, TX
Table Of Contents:
- Section I: Knowledge, Skills, and Dispositions
- Chapter 1. Welcome!
- An Overview of the Texas Learner - Centered Domains and Competencies
- Idealistic Teaching: A Skill or An Art?
- Getting Started
- The "Guess My Favorite" Feature
- Section II: Domains and Competencies for the EC-12 and Supplemental Special Education TExES Exam
- Domain I: Understanding Individuals With Disabilities and Evaluating Their Needs
- Chapter 2. Understanding and Applying Knowledge and Characteristics of Students with Disabilities
- Domain I: Understanding Individuals with Disabilities and Evaluating Their Needs
- Domain Key Concepts: Student Characteristics, Assessment, and Evaluation
- Competency: 001
- The Special Education Teacher Knows How to…
- Guess My Favorites
- Important Points to Remember
- Chapter 3. Formal and Informal Assessment and Evaluation for Instructional Decision Making
- Domain I: Understanding Individuals with Disabilities and Evaluating Their Needs
- Domain Key Concepts: Student Characteristics, Assessment, and Evaluation
- Competency: 002
- The Special Education Teacher Knows How to…
- Guess My Favorites
- Important Points to Remember
- Domain II: Promoting Student Learning and Development
- Chapter 4. Understanding and Applying Knowledge of Procedures for Planning Instruction
- Domain II: Promoting Student Learning and Development
- Domain Key Concepts: Instructional Strategies, Student Achievement & Behavior, Transition Issues
- Competency: 003
- The Special Education Teacher Knows How to…
- Guess My Favorites
- Important Points to Remember
- Chapter 5. Understanding and Applying Knowledge and Procedures for Teaching with Assistive Technology Competency
- Domain II: Promoting Student Learning and Development
- Domain Key Concepts: Instructional Strategies, Student Achievement & Behavior, Transition Issues
- Competency: 004
- The Special Education Teacher Knows How to…
- Guess My Favorites
- Important Points to Remember
- Chapter 6. Promoting Educational Performance in All Content Areas, Settings, and Situation
- Domain II: Promoting Student Learning and Development
- Domain Key Concepts: Instructional Strategies, Student Achievement & Behavior, Transition Issues
- Competency: 005
- The Special Education Teacher Knows How to…
- Guess My Favorites
- Important Points to Remember
- Chapter 7. Understanding and Applying Issues and Procedures for Teaching Appropriate Behavioral and Social Skills
- Domain II: Promoting Student Learning and Development
- Domain Key Concepts: Instructional Strategies, Student Achievement & Behavior, Transition Issues
- Competency: 006
- The Special Education Teacher Knows How to…
- Guess My Favorites
- Important Points to Remember
- Chapter 8. Understanding and Applying Knowledge of Transition Issues and Procedures
- Domain II: Promoting Student Learning and Development
- Domain Key Concepts: Instructional Strategies, Student Achievement & Behavior, Transition Issues
- Competency: 007
- The Special Education Teacher Knows How to…
- Guess My Favorites
- Important Points to Remember
- Domain III: Promoting Student Achievement in English Language Arts and Reading and in Mathematics
- Chapter 9. Promoting Student Performance in English Language Arts and Reading
- Domain III: Promoting Student Achievement in English Language Arts and Reading and in Mathematics
- Domain Key Concepts: English, Language Arts, and Mathematics
- Competency: 008
- The Special Education Teacher Knows How to…
- Guess My Favorites
- Important Points to Remember
- Chapter 10. Promoting Student Performance in Mathematics
- Domain III: Promoting Student Achievement in English Language Arts and Reading and in Mathematics
- Domain Key Concepts: English, Language Arts, and Mathematics
- Competency: 009
- The Special Education Teacher Knows How to…
- Guess My Favorites
- Important Points to Remember
- Domain IV: Foundations and Professional Roles and Responsibilities
- Chapter 11. Understanding the Philosophical, Historical, and Legal Foundations of Special Education
- Domain IV: Foundations and Professional Roles and Responsibilities
- Domain Key Concepts: Communication, Collaboration, Ethical and Legal Issues
- Competency: 010
- The Special Education Teacher Knows How to…
- Guess My Favorites
- Important Points to Remember
- Chapter 12. Professional Roles and Responsibilities
- Domain IV: Foundations and Professional Roles and Responsibilities
- Domain Key Concepts: Communication, Collaboration, Ethical and Legal Issues
- Competency: 010
- The Special Education Teacher Knows How to…
- Guess My Favorites
- Important Points to Remember
- Chapter 13. Communication and Collaboration
- Domain IV: Foundations and Professional Roles and Responsibilities
- Domain Key Concepts: Communication, Collaboration, Ethical and Legal Issues
- Competency: 012
- The Special Education Teacher Knows How to…
- Guess My Favorites
- Important Points to Remember
- Section III: Comparison and Contrasts of Domain and Competencies for the EC – 12 Special Education TExES Exam and the Supplemental Special Education TExES Exam
- Chapter 14. Comparison of Competencies between the EC – 12 and the Supplemental Special Education TExES Exams
- Section IV: The Real Deal: Practical Application
- Chapter 15. Test Taking Strategies
- Watch Your “Sherry’s!”
- The Dot Game: Psychological and Time Management
- The Dog and Star Game: Making Good Choices
- "Multiple – Multiples:” Follow the Process!
- Chapter 16. Creating a Personal Success Plan
- Tips for Repeat Test Takers
- Tips for "Out of State" Test Takers
- How to Prepare From Now till Test Taking Week
- How to Prepare The Week of the Test
- What to Do, and Not Do, the Night Before the Test
- What to Do, and Not Do, the Morning of the Test
- Living Your Life After the Test
- Chapter 17. Forever and Ever, Amen
- Bringing it All Together
- Some Last Reminders
- Ace This Test!
- Chapter 18. Suggested Additional Reading
- Domain I: Understanding Students With Disabilities and Evaluating Their Needs
- Domain II: Promoting Student Learning and Development
- Domain III: Promoting Student Achievement in English, Language Arts, and Mathematics
- Domain IV: Foundations and Professional Roles and Responsibilities
- Appendix A: Texas Administrative Code
- Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators
- Appendix B: Council for Exceptional Children
- Code of Ethics
- Appendix C: Council for Exceptional Children
- Professional Standards and Practice Throughout the Career
- References