Help! I've been offered 2 positions in special ed. One as a 2nd grade teacher at a full inclusion school and one as a high school resource teacher?

1st Listen. To yourself, that is. *What grade level or age group drew you towards working in special ed? *From the interview, which administrator & school team did you connect with? 2nd Investigate. Ask your potential school sites a few more questions Read More...

What websites give free teacher resources for a secondary special education teacher?

Number one: Teachers.net . Specifically, the special education teacher chatboard As a college student to more experienced teacher, I always can find help and insight to issues on this chat board. I find the best ideas and resources come from other teachers Read More...

What can general education teachers do to help students with autism in high school?

Lots! Many, maybe even most, students with autism will be in the general education classes. Because students on the Autism Spectrum have difficulty reading social cues without proper supports they can be be shunned by peers and labeled annoying/troublemakers Read More...

I need help with a special needs child with uncontrolled ADHD.

Ah, the impulsive, distractable & hyperactive. Quite the combination! First & last, develop a relationship with the student. Find out what they are good at. Find out what they like. Find out what motivates them. Spend the first interactions of Read More...

Autism & Teacher Help Desk Survey....

Hello all- I'd like to let you know about my new book, Classroom Strategies that Increase the Success of Students with Autism. Working with students & people with autism has always been a passion of mine. Last year after seeing a need, I was given Read More...

www.teacherhelpdesk.com

Hello world. Please visit http://www.teacherhelpdesk.com & Teachers helping teachers for all your special education & new teacher resource needs. Hope this is helpful. Thanks much! Read More...