Special Education for Beginners | Managing Paraprofessionals, Special Education Strategies, First Year Sped Teachers, Special Ed Overwhelm, Paperwork for Special Education Teachers

Ask Us Anything Series: Part 7- Recommended Materials + Optimizing Paras


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Welcome to the July segment of Ask Us Anything! In these fun episodes of the Special Education for Beginners podcast, Jennifer and her monthly co-host, Paul, answer the questions you ask. This episode is packed with practical wisdom and tips to help you handle the challenges of the special education classroom.

Today's Questions:

  1. Katie from Florida: "I am a brand new teacher starting this fall in a resource classroom, but I also will have some students who have higher needs and are with me a lot of time during the day. What resources or materials do you recommend for a new teacher in this situation?"
  2. Angie from Texas: "How can I best utilize my paraprofessionals?"

Talking Points:

  1. Resources for New Teachers:
    • Importance of Seeking Support:
      • Jennifer shares her initial experiences as a new teacher and emphasizes the importance of seeking support.
      • Utilizing podcasts, social media, and veteran teachers for guidance.
    • Scheduling and Grouping:
      • Paul's top recommendation: Invest time in creating effective schedules.
      • Collaborating with special education staff for optimal scheduling.
    • Visual Schedules and Behavior Management:
      • Creating visual schedules based on students' Individual Educational Plans (IEPs).
      • Implementing a behavior management system that is simple and sustainable.
    • Data Tracking Tools:
      • Using data tracking notebooks or spreadsheets for goal tracking and progress monitoring.
    • Sensory Items:
      • Preparing a variety of sensory tools and fidgets tailored to individual student needs.
    • Jennifer's Paraprofessional Handbook:
      • Jennifer discusses the handbook she created when she was struggling in this area which provides for effective paraprofessional management.
  2. Maximizing the Potential of Paraprofessionals:
    • Use a Para Interest Inventory
    • Practical Ways to Utilize Paraprofessionals
    • Supporting and Appreciating Paraprofessionals
    • Communication and Prep:

Resources Mentioned:

  • Jennifer's Paraprofessional Handbook on TPT
  • FREE Paraprofessional Survey & Summary 
  • Digital Para Interest Survey

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