Full Description
"Probably one of the best books I've read that guides special educators from the beginning of the year to the end." -Nicole Chiarello-Guyon, Special Education Teacher Westerly School Department, RI "The tips and strategies provided will help any teacher grow professionally." -Teri Fechter, Specific Learning Disabilities Teacher Franklin Elementary School, Appleton, WI Tips and strategies for the beginning special education teacher! Designed for professionals working in a resource room, self-contained special class, or inclusive setting, this step-by-step guide helps new teachers in special education get their careers off to a positive start and offers experienced teachers supportive information to help improve classroom practice. Special education experts Roger Pierangelo and George Giuliani review all aspects of special education teaching, from how to get to know your students before school starts to writing end-of-the-year reports.Aligned with the reauthorization of IDEA 2004, this guidebook provides practical guidelines for appropriate classroom design, includes a complete glossary, and examines critical issues such as: - Gathering information on students' educational history, medical background, and Individual Educational Programs (IEPs) - Meeting with parents, aides, mainstream teachers, and service providers - Addressing and evaluating factors that affect learners' performance and adapting the curriculum - Managing a classroom of students with specific disabilities and applying instructional interventions - Understanding grading options Teaching in a Special Education Classroom offers straightforward advice to make the school year more productive for you and your students.
Contents
Preface Acknowledgments About the Authors Step I. What to Do Before the Start of School Getting to Know Your Students Step II. Designing and Setting Up Your Classroom Classroom Design Setting Up Your Classroom Evaluating Existing Materials Step III. Meeting With Parents and Staff Members Communicating With Parents Meeting With Your Assistant Teacher or Aide Communicating With Related Service Providers Communicating With Your Regular Education Teachers Communicating With the Mainstreamed Class and Teachers Step IV. Factors Affecting Curriculum Performance for Students With Special Needs Introduction Factors Affecting Curriculum for Children With Special Needs Step V. Adapting the Curriculum for Students With Special Needs What Are Curriculum Adaptations? Examples of Curriculum Adaptation Ways to Adapt the Curriculum Adapting Response Mode Step VI. Classroom Management of Children With Specific Disabilities Students With Learning Disabilities Students With Mental Retardation Students With Emotional Disabilities Students With Attention Deficit/Hyperactive Disorder Step VII. Applying Instructional Interventions for Specific Behaviors Exhibited in the Classroom by Students With Emotional and/or Behavioral Disorders Instructional Interventions for Attendance Problems Instructional Interventions for Difficulty With Transitions Instructional Interventions for Disrespect to Teachers Instructional Interventions for Classroom Disruption Instructional Interventions for Failure to Accept Responsibility for Own Behavior and/or Consequences for Misbehavior Instructional Interventions for Interpersonal Relationships With Peers Instructional Interventions for Out-of-Control Behaviors Instructional Interventions for Passive Resistance Instructional Interventions for Not Respecting Property or Personal Space of Others Instructional Interventions for Verbal Aggression Instructional Interventions for Verbal Outbursts Step VIII. Understanding Grading Options for Students With Special Needs Grading Approaches Reporting to Parents Step IX. Developing Educational Treatment Plans for Your Students Step X. End-of-School-Year Responsibilities Triennial Evaluation Reports Annual Review Meetings Declassification Consideration and Procedures Extended-School-Year Services End-of-the-Year Reports References Glossary Index
