Started this week at a new job. Just wondering if anyone has any survival tips or suggestions to help the transition process?
NYMETBRIDE
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Congrats! My best piece of advice is to create a binder for each student. Put a picture in the front and break down all of the iep goals into quarters to you have a handle on when things need to be done. Also, when it comes time for IEP reports, don't use the generic letters. The parents LOVE when their personalized and its a great way to include student progress that may not be included in the IEP or on the report card. Hope that helps! Good luck!
FutureMrsFass
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Started this week at a new job. Just wondering if anyone has any survival tips or suggestions to help the transition process? [/QUOTE
Not sure if you are in an inclusive setting but if so it could be hard to 'jive' with your gen ed teacher so make sure you advocate for your children! Also, don't get involved in all the 'talk' that goes on in a school building...sometimes it is harder to work with the adults than the students! Stay under the radar!
Good luck!
PS I am not a spec ed teacher but work directly with them as a school Social worker and these are the things I see...
You may want to check out LIFamilies they have a 'teacher' section.
FutureMrsGee
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THanks Ladies, any advice right now is good advice :)
kimmie343
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what kind of special ed position did you get? just relax and breathe, the beginning is always rough. try to establish some good behavior strategies...let me know if you need any help! good luck!!!
FutureMcBride
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Congrats and good luck!
I am a special ed teacher in the city, I have a self contained class (12:1:1)
The best advice I have is to take everything one step at a time. Don't worry so much about the curriculum right away. You need to establish procedures within the classroom to make the transition for yourself smooth, but not only for you, for the kids too. These kids need structure, try keeping your schedule the same every day.
Also as far as behavior, you need to show them that you are not willing to be flexible when it comes to their behavior. Show them that you're the boss, sometimes when you come in halfway into the year they think they can get away with more. Use the first 2 weeks to set up behavior procedures and schedule procedures. Try to get to know them as much as possible.
What is your population? My students are mostly LD and Speech and Language... they are doing amazingly well because since day 1 they know exactly what to expect as soon as they walk into that room.
You will be fine, if you ever get stressed take a deep breath and try to relax... as I am sure you already know Special ed can be very rewarding :)
