Powerful Practices for High-Performing Special Educators

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Special education teachers face unique challenges, especially when they are just beginning. This essential resource offers special educators a blueprint for dealing with the most common challenges they face both in the classroom and in the larger school environment.These research-based strategies help teachers meet the academic needs of diverse students with disabilities (including those who are also English language learners) in areas such as setting up a classroom, managing student behavior, designing effective instruction, incorporating technology, embracing diversity, and more. Each chapter features:-An overview and objectives-A brief research review-Step-by-step strategies that can be used immediately-Examples and scenarios from real teaching experiences-Self-assessments and reflectionsThis all-in-one reference book offers the tools, strategies, and support special educators need for success in their first year and every year thereafter!