Teaching in a Special Education Classroom : A Step-by-Step Guide for Educators

by Roger Pierangelo

• ISBN13: 9781412954259
• ISBN10: 1412954258
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-05-29
• Publisher: Corwin Pr

Summary

These guidelines for special education teachers cover gathering student information, classroom design, meeting with parents, evaluation, assessment, classroom management, instructional interventions, and grading options.

Table of Contents

Preface

Acknowledgments

About the Authors

What to Do Before the Start of School Getting to Know Your Students

Designing and Setting Up Your Classroom

Classroom Design Setting Up Your

Classroom Evaluating Existing Materials

Meeting With Parents and Staff Members

Communicating With Parents Meeting With Your Assistant Teacher or Aide

Communicating With Related Service Providers

Communicating With Your Regular Education Teachers

Communicating With the Mainstreamed Class and Teachers

Factors Affecting Curriculum Performance for Students With Special Needs

Introduction Factors Affecting Curriculum for Children With Special Needs

Adapting the Curriculum for Students With Special Needs What Are Curriculum Adaptations?

Examples of Curriculum Adaptation Ways to Adapt the Curriculum

Adapting Response Mode

Classroom Management of Children With Specific Disabilities

Students With Learning Disabilities

Students With Mental Retardation

Students With Emotional Disabilities

Students With Attention Deficit/Hyperactive Disorder

Applying Instructional Interventions for Specific Behaviors

Exhibited in the Classroom by Students With Emotional and/or Behavioral Disorders

Instructional Interventions for Attendance Problems

Instructional Interventions for Difficulty With Transitions

Instructional Interventions for Disrespect to Teachers

Instructional Interventions for Classroom Disruption

Instructional Interventions for Failure to Accept Responsibility for Own Behavior and/or Consequences for Misbehavior

Instructional Interventions for Interpersonal Relationships With Peers

Instructional Interventions for Out-of-Control Behaviors

Instructional Interventions for Passive Resistance

Instructional Interventions for Not Respecting Property or Personal Space of Others

Instructional Interventions for Verbal Aggression

Instructional Interventions for Verbal Outbursts

Understanding Grading Options for Students With Special Needs

Grading Approaches Reporting to Parents

Developing Educational Treatment Plans for Your Students

End-of-School-Year Responsibilities Triennial

Evaluation Reports Annual Review Meetings Declassification

Consideration and Procedures

Extended-School-Year Services End-of-the-Year Reports

References

Glossary

Index

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