Launching a Career in Special Education

For new special educators navigating the first few years on the job can be a complex challenge Help is here in this positive and practical resource your friendly guide to taking what you learned in your teacher prep program and applying it successfully in your classroom Developed by two special education experts with decades of experience this book gives you a complete action plan for onthejob successfrom managing everyday details like paperwork and classroom routines to mastering bigpicture strategies for behavior management collaboration and assessment Potts and Howard speak directly to you talking you step by step through key procedures addressing common questions and concerns and giving you sound advice you can use for your whole career Throughout the book relatable quotes from new and seasoned educators offer realworld perspectives on the joys and challenges of teachingWhether used as a quickstart guide for novice teachers or a supplemental textbook for future special educators this howto resource will help youand your studentsthrive in your first few years in the classroomDISCOVER HOW TOSet up your classroomCraft IEPs that reflect the students and familys needs and goalsPlan differentiated lessons that address IEP goalsFind use and evaluate evidencebased practicesChoose or develop classroom assessments that are reliable and valid Use positive strategies to reduce challenging behavior Prepare yourself and your students for a classroom observationDemonstrate professionalism in everything from your attire to your online conduct Collaborate effectively with other teachers paraprofessionals administrators and support staffPRACTICAL MATERIALS In each chapter Planning Timeline boxes highlight which tasks to do when Special Topics boxes guide you through key issues related to ethics coteaching and English language learners and Reflection boxes give you activities and checklists to help you apply what you learned