Common-sense Classroom Management for Special Education Teachers, Grades 6-12

by Jill A. Lindberg

• ISBN13: 9781412940399
• ISBN10: 1412940397
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-04-05
• Publisher: Corwin Pr

Summary

These 80 easy to adapt strategies work in five steps or fewer to help special educators feel confident about working with co-teachers, teacher aides, support staff, administrators, and families.

Table of Contents

Preface

Acknowledgments

About the Authors

Getting Organized

Student Information

Supplies and Materials

Your Desk and Surrounding Areas

Forms and Schedules

Room Arrangement

Wall Displays

Organizing Students

Preparing for Class

Storage Systems

Daily Oganizational Strategies

Routines and Rules

Peer Buddies

Delivery of Special Education Services

Determining Level of Educational Services for Students With Academic Disabilities

Determining Level of Support for Students With Behavioral Challenges

Providing Educational Services

Developing Your Schedule to Support Students

Sharing Student Information

Providing Services to Students With Disabilities Through Collaboration

Special Education Instructional Planning

Positive Behavioral Supports

Classroom Management and Coteaching

Providing Indirect Behavioral Support to Students Within the Inclusive Classroom

Managing Behavior in the Special Education Classroom

Addressing Individual Student Behavior Challenges

Managing Special Education Classrooms Designed for Students With Extremely Challenging Behavior

Tokens of Recognition and Other Fabulous Prizes

Activity Reinforcers

Backup Plans for Students Not Earning the Incentive

Consequences

When You Must Discipline

Functional Behavioral Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plan

Conducting a Functional Behavioral Assessment

Developing a Behavior Intervention Plan

General Education Instructional Planning

Your Involvement in the General Education Classroom

Planning for Academic Success

Planning for Behavioral Success

Grading Students With Disabilities

Coteaching and Co-planning

Specially Designed Instruction

Implementing the IEP

Finding Appropriate Materials

Individualized Work

The IEP and Assistive Technology

Using Assistive Technology as a Learning Support

Learning Strategies

Transition Planning

Transition Planning for Students Bound for Postsecondary Education

Instruction in Behavior

Legal Issues

Changes to the IEP Process as Required by IDEIA

Transition

Student and Parent Rights

Transfer of Rights

Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plan

Manifestation Determination

Working With Families

Before You Contact Families . . .

Establishing and Maintaining a Positive Relationship

IEP Meetings

Parent Conferences

Documentation

Assistance From School Support Staff

Working With Support Staff

The IEP and Support Staff Involvement

Support From the Special Education Administrative Staff

Support From the School Psychologist

Support From the School Social Worker

Support From the Guidance Counselor

Support From Transition Service Providers

Other Support Staff

Working With Teacher Assistants

Making a Schedule

Communication

Presenting a United Front

Assigning Responsibilities

Discussing Concerns

Working With Administration

Understanding Your Principal's View of Special Education in Your School

Communicating With Your Principal

Principal Observations and Evaluations

Professional Development

What Is a Professional Le

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