A Survival Guide For New Special Educators

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Recently I received a copy of book A Survival Guide For New Special Educators. I had no idea it was coming when it arrived at my house. I won’t have time to look at it for a while. I’m not going into education, but being the parent of a child with special needs the book might be helpful. Here’s some info on this book from the publisher, in case it’s a book that you are interested in.

A Survival Guide for New Special Educators (J-B Ed: Survival Guides)

Paperback: 432 pages
Publisher: Jossey-Bass; 1 edition (April 1, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1118095685
ISBN-13: 978-1118095683
Cover price $29.95

ABOUT A SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR NEW SPECIAL EDUCATORS

This comprehensive resource is filled with the most relevant and practical information that can help those new to the teaching profession establish a productive and satisfying career. This Survival Guide contains the most current research-based and classroom-tested strategies for working with a variety of special-needs students. It also offers a wealth of helpful checklists, forms, and tools that educators can use every day in the classroom. The book covers a wide array of must-know topics for new teachers, including how to:

Prepare for the first day of school
Organize and manage time
Manage paperwork and IEPs
Get a handle on referrals, placement, and evaluations
Work in inclusive settings
Become acclimated to the school
Manage student behavior
Understand instructional strategies
Perform assessments
Collaborate with general educators
Conduct parent-teacher conferences
Learn and use the curriculum
Accommodate students from culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) backgrounds

This practical guide gives special educators the information and tools they need to help ensure that all their students get the rich, rewarding education they deserve.