The Exceptional Teacher's Handbook; The First-Year Special Education Teacher's Guide to Success

by Shelton, Carla; Pollingue, Alice

• ISBN13: 9780761931959
• ISBN10: 0761931953
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2004-12-09
• Publisher: Corwin Pr

Summary

Updated to address changes in NCLB and IDEA legislation, the second edition provides a step-by-step management approach complete with planning checklists and other ready-to-use forms.

Table of Contents

Preface	xi
About the Authors	xiii
Dedication	xv
Introduction	xvii
Preparing for a Successful School Year	1	(36)
Strategy 1: Identify Essential Tasks	2	(1)
Strategy 2: Orient Assigned Paraprofessionals	2	(1)
Strategy 3: Establish and Maintain Communication With Parents and Students	3	(2)
Strategy 4: Locate a Mentor Teacher	5	(1)
Strategy 5: Allocate Time for Reflecting	6	(1)
Form 1.1. Preplanning Checklist	7	(3)
Form 1.2. Monthly Planning Checklist	10	(1)
Form 1.3. Postplanning Checklist	11	(2)
Form 1.4. Correspondence Log	13	(1)
Form 1.5. Student Emergency Information	14	(1)
Form 1.6. Noninstructional Classroom Supply Checklist	15	(3)
Form 1.7. Instructional Classroom Supply Checklist	18	(1)
Form 1.8. Classroom Inventory Checklist	19	(1)
Form 1.9. Student Information	20	(1)
Form 1.10. Present Levels of Performance	21	(1)
Form 1.11. Paraprofessional's Classroom Responsibilities Checklist	22	(1)
Resource 1.1. Suggestions for Working With a Paraprofessional	23	(1)
Resource 1.2. Web Sites for Parents and Students	24	(4)
Form 1.12. Self-Evaluation Instrument for the Special Education Teacher	28	(9)
Understanding Students With Disabilities	37	(18)
Strategy 1: Review Student Information	38	(1)
Strategy 2: Conduct Student Surveys and Inventories	39	(1)
Strategy 3: Review Recognized Disabilities in IDEA	40	(8)
Form 2.1. Student Folder Checklist	48	(1)
Form 2.2. Student Profile	49	(1)
Form 2.3. Student Academic Inventory	50	(1)
Form 2.4. Student Learning Styles Survey	51	(2)
Form 2.5. Student Interest Survey	53	(2)
Placing Students in the Least Restrictive Environment	55	(24)
Section 1: Review of Service Delivery Models	56	(2)
Section 2: The Placement Decision	58	(1)
Section 3: Classroom Adaptations	58	(1)
Section 4: Selecting Teachers for Students in the Least Restrictive Environment	59	(1)
Section 5: Monitoring Students in the General Education Setting	60	(1)
Section 6: Tips for the General Education Teacher	60	(5)
Form 3.1. Selecting the Least Restrictive Environment Checklist	65	(1)
Form 3.2. Teacher Summary Report	66	(1)
Form 3.3. Classifications of Adaptations	67	(1)
Form 3.4. Classroom Adaptations	68	(1)
Form 3.5. Classroom Adaptations Evaluation	69	(1)
Form 3.6. Suggestions for Test Adaptations	70	(1)
Form 3.7. Student's Materials List	71	(1)
Form 3.8a. General Education Teacher Survey Directions	72	(1)
Form 3.8b. General Education Teacher Survey	73	(1)
Form 3.9a. Teacher Directions for Completing Student Monitor Form	74	(1)
Form 3.9b. Student Monitor Information	75	(1)
Form 3.10. Student Monitor Results Summary	76	(1)
Form 3.11. Individual Student Progress Report Summary	77	(1)
Form 3.12. Individual Student Final Grade Summary	78	(1)
Managing the Classroom	79	(16)
Step 1: Review the School's Policies and Procedures Pertaining to Student and Teacher Expectations	80	(1)
Step 2: Ensure That the Physical Arrangement and Decor of the Classroom Are Inviting and Conducive to Learning	80	(1)
Step 3: Ensure That the Classroom Climate Is Supportive and Reflects a Sense of Mutual Respect Between Teacher and Students	81	(1)
Step 4: Communicate All Expectations for Students' Academic Performances and Behaviors in the Classroom	82	(1)
Step 5: Develop Classroom Policies and Procedures That Clearly Regulate All Activities	83	(1)
Step 6: Evaluate the Overall Effectiveness of the Classroom Management Plan	83	(1)
Resource 4.1. Tips for Classroom Arrangement	84	(1)
Resource 4.2. Bulletin Board Guidelines and Information	85	(1)
Resource 4.3. Tips for Communicating With Students and Parents	86	(1)
Resource 4.4. Tips for Developing Classroom Rules and Consequences	87	(1)
Resource 4.5. Tips for Developing Behavior Modification Plans	88	(1)
Form 4.1. Daily Point System	89	(1)
Form 4.2. Behavior Contract	90	(1)
Form 4.3. Student Progress Report	91	(1)
Form 4.4. Classroom Policies and Procedures Checklist	92	(1)
Form 4.5. Classroom Management Plan Evaluation	93	(2)
Teaching All Students	95	(20)
Section 1: Preparing for Instruction	96	(2)
Section 2: Planning and Implementing Effective Lesson Plans	98	(1)
Section 3: Instructional Strategies for All Students	99	(3)
Section 4: Evaluating Student Progress	102	(2)
Form 5.1. IEP Goals and Objectives Checklist	104	(1)
Form 5.2. Classroom Teacher's Instructional Materials List	105	(1)
Resource 5.1. Guide to Locating Instructional Materials	106	(3)
Form 5.3. Class Schedule	109	(1)
Form 5.4. Weekly Lesson Plan	110	(1)
Resource 5.2. Technology-Connected Lesson Plan Form	111	(2)
Resource 5.3. Computer Software to Assist Teachers in Managing Student Data	113	(2)
Preparing for a Successful Parent-Teacher Conference	115	(12)
Essential Tasks for All Parent-Teacher Conferences	117	(1)
Essential Information for the Progress Report Conference	118	(2)
Essential Information for the Problem-Solving Conference	120	(1)
Resource 6.1. Dealing With the Anger of Parents	121	(1)
Resource 6.2. Parent Tips for Conference Preparation	122	(1)
Form 6.1. Conference Notification	123	(1)
Form 6.2. Conference Reminder	124	(1)
Form 6.3. Conference Minutes	125	(1)
Form 6.4. Conference Summary	126	(1)
Understanding Educational Assessments	127	(12)
Section 1: Review Basic Test and Measurement Information	128	(2)
Section 2: Understand the Levels of Educational Assessments in Schools	130	(1)
Section 3: Know the Current IDEA Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Assessing Students With Disabilities	131	(1)
Section 4: Review of Appropriate Assessment Accommodations	131	(2)
Form 7.1. Test Administration Checklist	133	(2)
Resource 7.1. Educational Assessments	135	(3)
Resource 7.2. Possible Modifications for Students With Disabilities	138	(1)
Writing Legal and Effective Individualized Education Programs	139	(14)
Section 1: The Legal Requirements of an IEP	141	(2)
Section 2: Understanding the Components of an IEP	143	(2)
Section 3: Involving Students and Parents in the IEP Process	145	(2)
Form 8.1. Essential Information for the Annual Individual Education Program Conference	147	(2)
Resource 8.1. Facts Pertaining to the No Child Left Behind Act	149	(1)
Resource 8.2. Facts Pertaining to the Improving Education Results for the Children with Disabilities Act	150	(2)
Resource 8.3. IEP Software Programs to Assist the Special Education Teacher	152	(1)
Preparing Students for Transition	153	(18)
Strategy 1: Understand the Legal Aspects of Transition	154	(1)
Strategy 2: Prepare Students for Movement to a New School	154	(2)
Strategy 3: Prepare Students for Post-School Endeavors	156	(4)
Form 9.1. High School 4-Year Plan	160	(1)
Form 9.2. High School Unit of Credit Checklist	161	(1)
Resource 9.1. Students With Disabilities Preparing for Postsecondary Education: Know Your Rights and Responsibilities	162	(3)
Form 9.3. Work-Based Student Evaluation	165	(1)
Form 9.4. Student's Critique of Job Site	166	(1)
Resource 9.2. Work Behavior Training Strategies for Vocational Training With Students With Disabilities	167	(2)
Resource 9.3. Job Accommodations for People With Mental Retardation (MR) or Other Developmental Disabilities (DD)	169	(2)
Professional Development for the Special Education Teacher	171	(14)
Strategy 1: Formulate a Professional Development Plan	172	(1)
Strategy 2: Develop a Professional Portfolio	172	(1)
Strategy 3: Join a Professional Organization	172	(1)
Strategy 4: Read Professional Journals and Books	173	(1)
Strategy 5: Enroll in Advanced College Courses or Staff Development Classes	174	(1)
Form 10.1. Professional Development Plan	175	(1)
Form 10.2. Portfolio Format for the Professional Educator	176	(1)
Form 10.3. Conference Planning Guide	177	(1)
Resource 10.1. The Special Education Teacher's Guide to Professional Organizations	178	(2)
Resource 10.2. The Special Education Teacher's Guide to Professional Periodicals	180	(1)
Resource 10.3. The Special Education Teacher's Guide to Professional Books	181	(3)
Resource 10.4. Web Sites for Special Education Teachers	184	(1)
Resource A: Medical Emergencies in the School Setting	185	(10)
Section 1: Common Injuries and Illnesses	186	(4)
Section 2: First Aid Supplies	190	(1)
Form A.1: Medical History	191	(1)
Form A.2: Emergency Medical Plan	192	(1)
Form A.3: Medical Incident Report	193	(1)
Form A.4: Medical Incident Log	194	(1)
Resource B: Stress Management for the First-Year Teacher	195	(4)
Resource B.1: Tips for Stress Management	197	(2)
Resource C: Support Organizations for Students	199	(2)
Resource D: Guide to Locating Instructional Materials	201	(4)
Resource E: Pharmacology Reference List	205	(2)
References	207	(6)
Index	213