Synopses & Reviews
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 RelationsLampeter-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 AdministratorGeorgia 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 disabilitiesBest instructional practices for getting the most out of your studentsSuccessful 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.
Synopsis
"Specific guidelines and strategies to help special educators navigate through their first year! "This revised third edition of the bestseller helps new and experienced special educators move confidently from preplanning to post planning for the school year with a step-by-step management approach complete with planning checklists and other ready-to-use forms. Featuring revisions to the reauthorization of IDEA 2004 and NCLB, this popular reference also provides updates on: Recognized disabilitiesBest instructional practices Successful parent conferences Effective plans for professional learning Alternate assessments, emergencies in the school setting, education terminology, and more
Synopsis
Specific guidelines and strategies to help special educators navigate their first year
This revised edition of a bestseller helps special educators move confidently from preplanning to post-planning for the school year. Teachers will find a step-by-step management approach complete with planning checklists and other ready-to-use forms. Featuring revisions based on IDEA 2004 and NCLB, this popular reference also provides updates on:
- Recognized disabilities
- Best instructional practices
- Successful parent conferences
- Effective plans for professional learning
- Alternate assessments, emergencies in the school setting, education terminology, and more
Synopsis
This revised, updated edition of a bestseller includes planning checklists, ready-to-use forms, and best practices to help special educators successfully navigate their first year.