Common-Sense Classroom Management for Special Education Teachers, Grades 6-12 - Softcover

Lindberg, Jill A.; Kelley, Dianne Evans; Walker-Wied, Judith K.; Beckwith, Kristin M. Forjan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1412940397 ISBN 13: 9781412940399

Publisher: Corwin, 2007

Synopsis

These 80 easy to adapt strategies work in five steps or fewer to help special educators feel confident about working with co-teachers, teacher aides, support staff, administrators, and families.

About this title

About the Author

Jill A. Lindberg retired 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 education teachers 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 series with educators from the Milwaukee area. She has a degree in exceptional education from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Dianne Evans Kelley has taught students with emotional/ behavioral disabilities in both inclusive and more restrictive classrooms for 10 years. Currently, she is an assistant professor in the special education department at Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee, WI. She has worked as a special education program support teacher for the Milwaukee Public Schools, where she provided inservice training and classroom-based support to teachers throughout the district. Kelley has worked with middle and high-school beginning special education teachers affiliated with the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee/Milwaukee Public Schools Special Education Internship Program. She has been an educational consultant since 1989 and has presented at the local, state, and national level on such topics as positive behavioral supports for students with challenging behavior and classroom management. Kelley has a master′s degree in special education and is currently working toward a doctorate in urban education/special education.

Review

"Uses humor while providing straight forward suggestions for the new teacher. User friendly with pertinent information and resources for the new teacher." Author: Kathy Amacher, Special Education Teacher Published On: 2006-06-12

"As I read, I kept thinking to myself just how appropriate the title was. The book is a compilation of just what it says―common-sense solutions and suggestions. I liked the chapter titles because I knew exactly what would be in each chapter." Author: Jo Bellanti, Director of Special Education Published On: 2006-06-23

"Teachers will love the straight forward, practical information. The topics and strategies are excellent." Author: Debi Gartland, Professor of Special Education Published On: 2006-06-27

"Practical information is presented in a clear-cut, easy-to-read format." Author: Toby Karten, Resource Center Teacher Published On: 2006-06-16

"Provides great insight for developing and organizing your overall daily routine, planning, and teaching." Author: Mariann C. Carter, NBPTS Certified Exceptional Needs Specialist Published On: 2006-06-30

"Reflects what I′ve experienced in my co-teaching with three different experienced special education teachers. Reading the chapters on ′Legal Issues′ and ′Working with Support Staff′ gave me a new appreciation for the amount of out-of-classroom activities for which a special education teacher is responsible." Author: Patricia Waller, Secondary Special Education Teacher Published On: 2006-07-13

"Serves as a good resource for the teacher who may be struggling with an aspect of classroom management and is seeking new strategies." Author: Sandra E. Archer, NBCT, Special Education Teacher Published On: 2006-06-30

"The authors′ ability to collaboratively pinpoint current classroom issues and offer direct problem-solving approaches is impressive. This easy-to-implement resource with its organized chapter outlines and well-crafted format are flexible and adaptable to any grade, subject, or ability level. Abounds with suggestions to assist the educator in creating a positive classroom atmosphere." Author: Erin Ann Witty, Special Education Teacher Published On: 2006-09-22

"A valuable reference for any special education teacher. With a focus on classroom management, the guide covers all aspects of teaching from paperwork to professional relationships. New and veteran teachers will find useful tips and indispensable resources to improve their practice and enrich their learning." Author: Peggy Holtman, Special Education Supervisor Published On: 2006-10-03

About this edition

• Publisher: Corwin
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1412940397
• ISBN 13: 9781412940399
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 160