Download or read book Availability and Utilization of Supportive Induction and Mentoring Services for Special Education Teachers in South Carolina written by Lorna-Jean M. Postlethwaite and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Induction Year Special Education Teachers written by Susan D. Whitaker and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 522 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Mentoring New Special Education Teachers written by Mary Lou Duffy and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This field-tested guide provides everything you need to effectively support and mentor your special education teachers, increase their job satisfaction, and keep your retention rates high!
Download or read book Resources in Education written by and published by . This book was released on 1999-10 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Availability and Characteristics of Teacher Induction Programs written by Rachael I. Wall and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Anatomy of a Mentoring Program for New Special Education Teachers written by Christine Yvonne Mason and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Mentorship of Special Educators written by Jennifer Booker Madigan and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2012 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides coverage of the fundamentals of mentoring, mentor support for core responsibilities of special educators such as planning and conducting IEP meetings, as well as how mentors help special education teachers assume emerging responsibilities in inclusive schools, for example, implementing RTI and Positive Behavior Support Plans.
Download or read book American Doctoral Dissertations written by and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 848 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Dissertation Abstracts International written by and published by . This book was released on 2009-10 with total page 594 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Addressing Novice Teacher Retention in Special Education written by Susan Marie Potts-Datema and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Special education teachers leave the field at rates higher than other teachers, with the highest rates demonstrated by beginning special education teachers (Boe, Cook & Sunderland, 2008; Jones, Youngs, & Frank, 2013; White & Mason, 2006). This high turnover rate requires school systems to invest significant amounts of time, energy, and resources into the continual retraining of special education teachers (Thornton et al., 2007). Increasing novice special education teacher self-efficacy may be one way of improving teacher performance, resilience, and willingness to remain in the field (Ruble, Usher & McGrew, 2011). This mixed-method action research study examined the influence an induction and mentoring program may have on self-efficacy levels of novice special education teachers, which may, in turn, led to higher rates of desired special education teacher retention. The action research team also explored components of mentor support and training that may influence the development of increased teacher self-efficacy in novice special education teachers. Findings indicated that special education mentor teachers provide a significant amount of support to new special education teachers, including modeling instruction, observing instruction and providing immediate feedback, supporting the implementation of effective instructional strategies, supporting behavior management, and offering encouragement and moral support. As a result of this mentoring support, new special education teachers adjust their classroom practices in the areas of providing instruction, behavior management, teaching district standards, and reflection. While mentoring provides benefits to new special education teachers, many new special education teachers continue to feel overwhelmed. Special education mentor teachers highly valued ongoing face-to-face training that targeted effective mentoring skills, best instructional practices for students with disabilities, and included dedicated time to collaborate with other special education mentors. Special education mentors require ongoing support to continue successfully navigating the challenges of being a special educator as they support new teachers, especially in the areas of managing job demands, role confusion, and navigating relationships with general education colleagues.
Download or read book Resources in Education written by and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 952 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Effects of Induction Mentoring and Local School Culture on Retention of Beginning Special Education Teachers written by Nancy Jeanne Morrison and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A mixed-methods study was conducted to determine the effects of induction, mentoring and local school supports on the retention of beginning special education teachers. A random nationwide sample of 477 elementary and secondary special education teachers with five years experience or less completed a web-based survey of 35 open and forced choice items to determine their perceptions of the effectiveness of supports from induction programs, mentors, and local schools. A representative subsample of respondents participated in follow-up interviews. Respondents were 86% white, 84% female, median age 33, and were representative of previous research with respect to race/ethnicity, gender, age, and teacher preparation programs. Respondents taught students from a wide range of disability groups in a variety of teaching settings. Respondents reported induction programs and mentors to be somewhat effective, although induction activities and frequency of participation varied. The majority of respondents had special education teacher mentors. Job design and working conditions were identified as areas of concern because of heavy student caseloads, paperwork demands, lack of planning time, and numbers of daily class preparations. Administrative support was perceived as somewhat effective, and colleague support most often came from other special education teachers or mentors. Respondents reported equivocal views of collaborating with general education teachers. Local school cultures were generally viewed as positive, but were sometimes perceived as less inclusive for special education teachers and students. Statistically significant differences were found between mentoring effectiveness and secondary teachers, between administrative support and elementary teachers, and between job satisfaction and teachers' intent to remain in teaching 15 years or longer. No statistically significant differences were found for induction effectiveness. Recommendations from respondents for supporting beginning special education teachers included improved professional development, administrators with knowledge of special education, reduced student caseloads and paperwork demands, and inclusion of special educators in the schoolwide learning community. Additionally, respondents described the many reasons they like being special education teachers. Findings are discussed with respect to policy and practice implications as well as implications for future research.
Download or read book Special Education Teacher Retention written by Angela Horrison-Collier and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author's abstract: The causes of the teacher shortage are complex; however, the retention of special education teachers is a significant contributor to this shortage. Some research has indicated that up to 9.3 % of special education teachers leave the field at the end of their first year of teaching and 7.4 % move to general education yearly. Therefore, school districts face a continuous cycle of recruitment, hiring, and induction. Because of the pivotal value of retention, school districts and site level education leaders must take proactive steps to reduce the retention rate. The research on teacher retention indicates factors such as salary, support; mentoring, responsive induction programs, deliberate role design, positive work conditions, and professional development positively affect retention. This mixed methods was an examination of data from the 2007-Georgia Teacher Survey (Department of Research and Evaluation at the Georgia Professional Standards Commission) to establish a link between mentoring, job satisfaction, and the retention of special education teachers. Logistic regression analysis was used to evaluate the influence of mentoring and job satisfaction on the outcome variable of interest, teacher retention. A sociocultural frame work was used draw the following conclusions: mentoring is most effective when it provides opportunities in the learning community for mentors and mentees to meet and share ideas with colleagues in a similar content area; relationships and support is the ultimate determining factor regarding intent; mentoring and job satisfaction can impact the intent to remain in the profession based on race, gender, and number of years teaching, for special education teachers.
Download or read book Handbook of Research on the Educator Continuum and Development of Teachers written by Zugelder, Bryan S. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2022-06-24 with total page 666 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In light of recent sociological events and the COVID-19 pandemic, education has undergone an incredible change in both policy and delivery. As a result, many educators have sought different career paths. It is essential to maintain a concentrated effort to retain educators; however, recruiting teachers into the profession is only one area of focus; there must be intentional support for teacher development along the educator continuum in order to sustain the profession through institutional struggles. The Handbook of Research on the Educator Continuum and Development of Teachers expands on the body of research related to the educator continuum with a holistic view of teacher development. This book combines theory, concepts, and research studies that pinpoint facets of the educator continuum, providing researchers with scholarly contributions that advance the profession. Covering topics such as instructional coaching, special educator career development, and teacher retention, this major reference work is a valuable resource for educational faculty and administration, teacher colleges, educators of K-12 and higher education, pre-service teachers, government officials, teacher education administrators, libraries, researchers, and academicians.
Download or read book Monthly Catalog of United States Government Publications written by and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Current Index to Journals in Education written by and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 1026 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Seven Simple Secrets written by Annette Breaux and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-07-11 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Want to know a secret? Regardless of what classroom challenges, standards or initiatives you’re faced with from year to year, there are seven keys to great teaching that never change—and that are often overlooked! In this bestselling book, internationally-acclaimed authors Annette Breaux and Todd Whitaker reveal the seven simple secrets of effective teaching that can be applied in any classroom. Whether you’re a new or experienced teacher, you’ll gain valuable insights on improving instruction, classroom management, discipline, student motivation, and much, much more! This updated Second Edition contains timely topics such as incorporating technology to enhance your lessons and using social media appropriately. Special Features: Easy-to-use format: The book is divided into seven secrets shared by highly effective teachers. Each secret is then divided into seven parts filled with practical information on why the secret matters and how to implement it effectively. Reflection questions: At the end of each section, there are seven questions to help you determine whether you have mastered each secret. Bonus lists: This special new section contains lists on the qualities of effective teaching and why these qualities matter. These lists can be copied and used during book studies, PLC meetings, or staff meetings to provoke thoughtful discussions and enhance teaching and learning. Study guide: A study guide is available to help you extend your learning independently or with colleagues. www.routledge.com/books/details/9781138783621 Companion website: For more inspiring, informative books from Todd and Annette, check out our special site, www.routledge.com/cw/breaux, going live this summer. Throughout the book, you’ll find practical examples and heartfelt advice to encourage you as you implement the seven secrets. As you improve your teaching, you profoundly influence the lives of those who matter most—your students!
