27.New Grad or New Position in SPED? Now What? Advice to Get Started

You’re a new graduate and just got hired for your first SPED teaching position. Or you’re not a new teacher, but have accepted a new role within SPED or at a new school. First, congratulations! You’re no doubt filled with excitement and anticipation. And maybe, just maybe, you’re also feeling nervous or uncertain. 

 

I can help with that! In this episode, I guide you through steps to take this summer that will have you feeling confident and ready before the first day of school. Let’s get rid of the nerves and up the excitement - together. 

 

In this episode you will learn:

 

• Why you need to ask for a mentor
• How to set up communications and behavior notebooks  
• Why you need to ask for student IEPs - and what to do with them when you get them 
• How to figure out what supplies you need in your classroom
• Why and where you need a calm down corner  
• How to make the most out of morning work 
• How to set yourself up for Data success 

 

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