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New to special ed? Here’s your first year, one step at a time.
Six steps, in the order most new teachers need them. Each one has the posts to read, the resource to grab and the course that goes deeper.
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Interview Prep 101: Interview Practice Questions1
Set up your room
Zones, furniture and a layout your students and staff can follow.
2
Schedules and visuals
Predictable days start with class and student schedules.
3
IEPs and data
Stay on top of paperwork from the first week.
4
Centers and independent work
Rotations that keep every student working, with or without you.
5
Behavior support
Know when a student needs more support and how to write it down.
6
Working with paras
Clear roles so your team runs the day together.
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