Common-Sense Classroom Management for Special Education Teachers, Grades K-5

by Jill A. Lindberg, Judith K. Walker-Wied, Kristin M. Forjan Beckwith

Overview

This practical guide gives teachers simple strategies for organizing their classrooms and pacing their day to ensure that learners with special needs experience success.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781412915076
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	03/28/2006
Edition description:	1ST
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Jill A. Lindbergretired from Milwaukee Public Schools in June 2003 and is currently a supervising teacher for the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Her teaching experience includes six years as a mentor teacher, assisting both general and special educationteachers in Milwaukee Public Schools.She has taught students with specific learning disabilities, students with emotional/behavior disabilities,and students with hearing impairment. She has coauthored five books in the Common-Sense Classroom Management serieswith educators from the Milwaukee area. She has a degree in exceptional education from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Table of Contents

Foreword by Patricia A. Yahle
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
1. Getting Organized
Student Information
Supplies and Materials
Your Desk and Surrounding Area
Forms and Schedules
Room Arrangement
2. Organizing Students
Adequate Storage
Teaching Time Savers
Student Desk Organization
Mailboxes
Routines and Rules
Classroom Buddies
3. Classroom and Behavior Management
Whole-Class Management
Considerations for Students with Special Education Needs
Managing Small Groups
Developing Appropriate and Easily Implemented Behavior Programs
Developing and Monitoring Behavior Intervention Plans
Incentive Programs
Negative Consequences
When You Must Discipline…
4. Special Education Instructional Planning
The IEP and Planning
Grouping Students
Finding Appropriate Materials
Independent Work
The IEP and Assistive Technology
Using Assistive Technology as a Learning Support
5. General Education Instructional Planning
Coordinating Efforts with the General Education Teacher and Support Staff
Planning for Academic and Behavioral Success
Co-Teaching and Co-Planning
Adapting Lessons
Accessing the General Education Curriculum
Transition Times
Special Education Instructional Planning
Your Involvement in the General Education Classroom
6. Record Keeping and Information Management
Creating a System
Finding Time to Complete Paperwork
IEP's and Progress Reports
Report Cards and Grading
7. Legal Issues
IDEA Reauthorization
Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA)
Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP)
Manifestation Determination
Student and Parent Rights
Suspensions
8. Working with Families
Before You Contact Families…
Establishing a Positive Relationship
Ongoing Communication
IEP Meetings
Parent Conferences
Documentation
Assistance from School Support Staff
9. 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 Speech and Language Pathologist
Other Support Staff
10. Working with Teacher Assistants
Making a Schedule
Communication
Presenting a United Front
Assigning Responsibilities
Discussing Concerns
11. 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 Learning Community?
12. Working within Your School Community
Becoming Part of the Team
Teacher Buddies and Mentors
To Socialize or Not to Socialize
The Teachers' Room
Ask for Help, Offer to Help
Other Supports for New Teachers
Suggested Readings
References
Index

Editorial Reviews

"Kudos to the authors for developing a great resource for new teachers and veterans in the field. Its organization allows for it to be used as a quick reference . . . (and it)is full of tips and ideas that any teacher can use to prevent problems from occurring. (It) should be in every special education classroom."

Therese Kwiatkowski

"As a former special education teacher, I highly recommend Common-Sense Classroom Management for Special Education Teachers K-6 for all those who want to be more effective in every aspect of their work. All of the special education teachers at my school will have copies of this practical guide. It is a wonderful resource!"

Marybeth Sandvig

"I found the material useful as an administrator who supervises the special education department and new teacher training. This is an easy read."

Darryl Williams

"A teacher will not have to read the entire textbook to find answers to specific problems...the information is organized in such a manner that it is easy to locate solutions to problems...the suggestions are right on target and very useful. No words are left unsaid."

Candice Hollingsead