Download or read book The Special Educator s Reflective Calendar and Planning Journal written by Mary Zabolio McGrath and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2008-11-21 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I am in awe of the innovative, relevant, and incredible motivational ideas! This tool addresses many of the most challenging areas of special education and provides strategies, guides, and daily reflections that educators need to continue or reignite the passion that called them to serve as special educators." —Mary Beth Schafer, Special Education Consultant Retain your love of teaching and reduce stress through daily reflection and planning! Refining organizational and time management skills while taking time to reflect on practice can be a challenge for any busy, calendar-driven special education teacher. Following a format similar to the authors′ best-selling resource for general education teachers, this concise guide helps special educators plan ahead, manage daily priorities, increase their instructional effectiveness, and nurture their own professional development. Written by experienced special educators, this daily planning journal takes novice and seasoned professionals from August through July with tips, affirmations, action items, and space for daily to-do lists. Reflective prompts address critical issues such as: Working with parents Advocacy for students with special needs Building team rapport with staff Writing and implementing IEPs Use The Special Educator′s Reflective Calendar and Planning Journal to advance your growth as a special education teacher and develop skills that will have a positive impact on students′ learning and performance.
Download or read book The Special Educator s Reflective Calendar and Planning Journal written by Mary Zabolio McGrath and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2008-11-21 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Special educators can go from August to July with this resource's tips, space for daily to-do lists, and reflective prompts on collaboration, working with parents, writing IEPs, and more.
Download or read book The Teacher s Reflective Calendar and Planning Journal written by Mary Zabolio McGrath and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2006-05-03 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Great for new teachers and veterans alike. I would highly recommend it to enhance a mentoring program." -Mary Camp, Special Services Coordinator, Peoria Public Schools, IL "The process and strategies in this reflective journal are invaluable." -Laura M. Frey, Assistant Professor, Central Michigan University "This guide is a positive professional lifeline for us!" -Mary Gale Budzisz, Retired Teacher Give yourself the gift of reflection every day! An invaluable addition to any briefcase or book bag, this week-by-week calendar provides teachers with a wealth of opportunities to consider each day′s successes and challenges and to set new goals for the next day, week, or year. This thoughtful planning and organizational resource includes: A weekly planning calendar with writing space for every day of the year Monthly themes, professional tips, motivators, and affirmations Room to record your weekly goals and "To Do" lists With room for daily and weekly reminders, memos, and reflections, this is an ideal planning tool for busy teachers-or the perfect gift for colleagues and friends!
Download or read book The Teacher s Reflective Calendar and Planning Journal written by Mary Zabolio McGrath and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2006-05-03 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This yearly planner provides a weekly calendar with room for goals and to-do lists, 365 ideas for your professional and personal life, and more!
Download or read book The Many Faces of Special Educators written by Beverley H. Johns and published by R&L Education. This book was released on 2010-01-16 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Those who enter the special education profession should be recognized as positive contributors to society. This book celebrates the many talents of special educators and how those talents are utilized throughout all facets of life. It provides an excellent view of the positive dispositions of special educators and can also be utilized by employers seeking to employ special educators who possess these dispositions. .
Download or read book 401 Practical Adaptations for Every Classroom written by Beverly Holden Johns and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-03-17 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Award-winning educator Beverley Holden Johns offers a valuable collection of modifications and accommodations for students with special needs. Busy teachers can put these proven strategies to use immediately with minimal time and expense. The author shares her extensive experience in inclusive settings through concise "3 x 5 card" summaries and relevant examples, in concert with: - Hundreds of adaptations for lectures, worksheets, vocabulary instruction, student response, testing, and the classroom environment - Practical coverage of the legal basis for adaptations, including current updates - The role of adaptations in Individualized Education Programs This book is invaluable for teachers who are new to working with students with special needs. All teachers will gain fresh ideas and discover how applying adaptations can snowball into increased student engagement and optimized learning.
Download or read book Fifteen Positive Behavior Strategies to Increase Academic Success written by Beverley Holden Johns and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2014-10-28 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Powerful behavioral interventions to help your students succeed Behavioral problems can disrupt learning for the whole classroom if not managed properly, which is often a matter of frustrating trial and error. This must-have guide delivers a set of fifteen practical intervention techniques that can be applied to virtually any situation in both pull-out and inclusive classrooms. Backed by research and case studies, each chapter is brief and to the point with a focus on one behavioral intervention technique. Insights include: Incorporating student interests in classroom activities Understanding the reason the student is misbehaving to plan an appropriate intervention Understanding how stimulation impacts performance
Download or read book SPED Teachers Do It in the Least Restrictive Environment written by Deliles Journals and published by . This book was released on 2019-06-10 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This blank paperback journal is perfect for a special education teacher to write lesson plans and keep track of important dates. The planner is a weekly calendar ranging from July 2019 through December 2020.
Download or read book Never Underestimate the Power of a Special Ed Teacher written by Iris D Price and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-06-11 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teaching students with special needs is the hardest job in the world. This daily planner will keep Special Education Teachers on track during the school year. Keep track of IEP Meetings, parent conferences, and appointments. Book features: Daily calendar from August 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 Time slots by the hour Perfect for the school year 8 1/2" x 11" 335 pages Plenty of room to write Place for extra notes and goals
Download or read book The Superintendent s Planner written by Gloria L. Johnston and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2008-10-08 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I do not believe I have ever seen a guide that is so practical and current. I particularly liked the advice on communications, celebrations, board relationships, and community involvement. Those are the kinds of interpersonal gestures and activities that go beyond just following a checklist and are critical to the success of new and experienced superintendents." —Brenda S. Dietrich, Superintendent Auburn-Washburn School District, Topeka, KS A practical planning tool with concrete tasks and tips for new or experienced superintendents! Written by seven outstanding superintendents, this reflective calendar and planning journal helps superintendents address day-to-day concerns while keeping student achievement in perspective throughout the year. The authors give administrators a structured, goal-oriented look at the work ahead and highlight opportunities for organizational leadership. Practical and hands-on, this planner takes superintendents from July through June and provides checklists, activities, and templates to foster responsibility, efficiency, and effectiveness. The authors present issues for reflection and action that include: Maintaining effective communication Monitoring program, curriculum, and achievement objectives Building relationships within the educational community Developing the budget Coaching and mentoring Planning ahead, establishing new goals, and facing unexpected events and challenges The Superintendent′s Planner offers beginning and veteran district leaders a fresh perspective and invaluable support for an increasingly complex and demanding role.
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Download or read book A Reflective Planning Journal for School Leaders written by Olaf Jorgenson and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2008-04-08 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Jorgenson has designed an amazingly easy-to-use tool that captures the complexity of the principalship in a precise, yet personal manner. This user-friendly resource significantly impacts day-to-day practice." —Christopher Peal, Principal Meadowbrook Elementary School, Novi, MI "An ideal gift for superintendents to give to their principals. It can be used for administrator mentoring, especially for interactive collaboration between colleagues. This book supports the critical survival habit of today′s administrators: reflection." —Rick Miller, Superintendent Oxnard School District, CA Find resilience and optimism in your role as a school principal! Today′s school principals face increasing pressure and new challenges every day. However, by setting aside time for personal reflection and planning, both novice and seasoned administrators can build on their individual strengths and achieve important professional goals. Written in a concise, practical format, A Reflective Planning Journal for School Leaders is part planning calendar, part reflective journal, and part inspirational guide to help principals become focused, proactive leaders. Olaf Jorgenson has organized this step-by-step resource around the school year and offers numerous suggestions, reflective exercises, and features, including: Month-by-month themes that guide individual professional development and reflective practice Advice from award-winning elementary and secondary school principals Space for weekly and monthly planning and goal setting Guidelines for focusing on priorities Tips for increasing parent involvement, initiating change in schools, and making time for professional development Strengthen your professional practice and leadership effectiveness by making personal reflection and planning a daily priority.
Download or read book The Resource Room written by Barry E. McNamara and published by SUNY Press. This book was released on 1989-07-01 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are few comprehensive textbooks available to special educators responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring resource room programs. McNamaras book fills this void by providing teachers and administrators with helpful, practical information and by exploring the role of the resource room teacher as it relates to three major functions: assessment, instruction, and consultation. The information provided should also assist administrators and supervisors to evaluate their own existing resource room programs.
Download or read book Recipe for Teaching written by Anita Moultrie Turner and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2008-01-24 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "After my years of experience, I know that successful teaching depends on reflection, reflection, reflection. This text is a wonderful contribution to help teachers through the reflective process." —Roxie R. Ahlbrecht, Math Teacher Leader and Second-Grade Teacher Robert Frost Elementary School, Sioux Falls, SD "The author really takes the reader-writer-reflector on a journey of self-discovery." —Tammy Angel Shiflett, K-5 Gifted Resource Teacher C. A. Roberts Elementary Schoo, Dallas, GA "Outstanding for any educator, new or experienced. I wish such a book had been available when I was a new teacher." —Lori L. Grossman, Instructional Coordinator Houston Independent School District, TX An ideal journal for personal growth, group study, or as a gift for colleagues! The art of skillful reflection can enhance teaching practice by providing opportunities to examine your own perspective, attitude, strengths, and abilities as well as personal challenges or limitations. This reflective journal for new and veteran teachers can be used as a standalone professional development resource or in workshops and book study groups as a companion to Anita Moultrie Turner′s book Recipe for Great Teaching. Each chapter includes quotations, writing prompts, and "savory morsels" of educational wisdom. Written in a light-hearted style, this journal′s menu covers topics such as: Communication Classroom environment, management, and discipline Self-esteem and self-respect Organizational skills Real-life skills Spice up your classroom and rejuvenate your teaching through reflection and professional growth!
Download or read book 401 Practical Adaptations for Every Classroom written by Beverley Holden Johns and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2010-10-18 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "All general education teachers should have this book in their personal libraries!" —Laurie Emery, Principal, Old Vail Middle School, AZ "Beverley Johns answers questions that all teachers have had. I especially like her personal examples and the ′3 x 5′ summaries in each chapter." —Beverly Leavitt, Special Education Teacher and Education Diagnostician, Round Lake Area Schools, IL "This excellent reference is ideal for both new and veteran teachers, and is an easy and enjoyable read." —Diane Callahan, Retired Science Teacher, Fairfield Middle School, West Chester, OH Optimize success for ALL students with quick and easy adaptations! Award-winning educator Beverley Holden Johns offers a valuable collection of modifications and accommodations for students with special needs. Busy teachers can put these proven strategies to use immediately with minimal time and expense. The author shares her extensive experience in inclusive settings through concise "3 x 5 card" summaries and relevant examples, in concert with: Hundreds of adaptations for lectures, worksheets, vocabulary instruction, student response, testing, and the classroom environment Practical coverage of the legal basis for adaptations, including current updates The role of adaptations in Individualized Education Programs This book is invaluable for teachers who are new to working with students with special needs. All teachers will gain fresh ideas and discover how applying adaptations can snowball into increased student engagement and optimized learning.
Download or read book School Family and Community Partnerships written by Joyce L. Epstein and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2018-07-19 with total page 518 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Strengthen programs of family and community engagement to promote equity and increase student success! When schools, families, and communities collaborate and share responsibility for students′ education, more students succeed in school. Based on 30 years of research and fieldwork, the fourth edition of the bestseller School, Family, and Community Partnerships: Your Handbook for Action, presents tools and guidelines to help develop more effective and more equitable programs of family and community engagement. Written by a team of well-known experts, it provides a theory and framework of six types of involvement for action; up-to-date research on school, family, and community collaboration; and new materials for professional development and on-going technical assistance. Readers also will find: Examples of best practices on the six types of involvement from preschools, and elementary, middle, and high schools Checklists, templates, and evaluations to plan goal-linked partnership programs and assess progress CD-ROM with slides and notes for two presentations: A new awareness session to orient colleagues on the major components of a research-based partnership program, and a full One-Day Team Training Workshop to prepare school teams to develop their partnership programs. As a foundational text, this handbook demonstrates a proven approach to implement and sustain inclusive, goal-linked programs of partnership. It shows how a good partnership program is an essential component of good school organization and school improvement for student success. This book will help every district and all schools strengthen and continually improve their programs of family and community engagement.
Download or read book You Are SPEDtacular written by Seeds and Sparrows Notes and published by . This book was released on 2019-08-29 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dear Special Ed teacher, you are amazing. Thank you for all that you do. This awesome journal contains enough space to put your thoughts and dreams on paper. Use the lined pages to write and the dot grid pages to draw, or vice versa. Oh however you like, actually. Totally up to you because girl, you are magical! Features include: 2019-2020 calendar 12 pages of goal/habit tracker 50+ pages of lined journal pages 50+ pages of dot grid pages Inspirational pages kept within the journal to encourage you A great notebook indeed for the holder of the world's noblest profession.: ) In addition, if you are a parent whose child is blessed with a great SPED teacher, this journal is a perfect gift for Teacher Appreciation Day or a back to school gift. Bundle it with a special pen and you will surely bring a smile to one teacher's heart. Clean, seamless, and elegant cover design Printed in premium white paper Approximately 7 x 10 inches Premium matte paperback cover Check out more awesome notebooks and planners from Seeds and Sparrows Notes!
