PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR SPECIAL EDUCATORS
Help Build Strong, Successful Special Education Teachers By Providing Them With The Training And Support They Need
WHAT WILL THEY LEARN?
Your staff will learn how to...
Mangage a Caseload
Teachers will be taught how to examine their caseload, initiate a communication pattern with parents and begin the initial steps of scheduling services.
Hold Meetings
In this unit, teachers will learn when and how to schedule a meeting, how to facilitate a meeting and what to do once the meeting is over.
Write IEPs
From completing the TIP page to Present Levels to Goals, this section covers every aspect of writing a quality IEP that is legally compliant.
Be Professional
This unit clearly communicates district expectations and includes essential tips to help teachers maintain professionalism at all times.
Manage Staff
Special education teachers are typically responsible for supervising, evaluating and managing several paraprofessionals. This unit gives them the tools to do so effectively.
Complete Paperwork
In addition to the IEP, special educators are responsible for completing federally mandated, district required paperwork. Here teachers will learn how to get these forms completed in a timely manner.
Instruct Students
Teachers will be taught multiple strategies for working with a variety of students in different service models as well as best practices for helping their students learn to be independent.
Become Organized
It is necessary for teachers to be taught the importance of staying organized. This unit models how to set up a binder that will house all the important information a sped teacher needs.
So Much More
There are so many moving parts to being a special educator. In addition to the paperwork, paras and meetings, these teachers need intentional training on
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how to effectively work with gen ed teachers and administration
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how to handle stress
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how to progress monitor, update progress reports and keep data
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special education laws
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assessments
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and more!
WHY DO YOUR TEACHERS NEED HELP?
Certified special education teachers are leaving the field at higher rates than their general education peers. In just the past decade alone, the number of special educators has dropped by over 17% across the nation. Why are they leaving? The primary reason special educators leave, or have considered leaving, is stress.
"Overwhelming workload, lack of support, and demanding parents"
Due to the national and statewide shortages, many special education students are being taught by teachers who haven’t completed teacher preparation programs or have received only partial training. By providing specifically designed training to both certified teachers and interim teachers, the district can begin to build a fleet of strong special educators who feel supported, confident and prepared to operate a successful program within their buildings.
The goal is to provide teachers, both certified and interim, with the instructional support, collaborative community, and professional development they need in order to become invested in this career.
The Sped Prep Academy® Provides Teachers With the Tools They Need to Effectively Manage a Special Education Department
By training your teachers using this method, you are providing them with everything they need to successfully build a strong department, and as a result, build a strong special education program for your district.
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Of course not all educators are created equal. Some of your teachers are already strong in their abilities to effectively complete their job expectations.
So you might be asking yourself, do I really need to train all my teachers?
YES!
This training can be highly useful for even the teachers who seemingly "have it all together." By providing this professional development program to all teachers, you will strengthen the skills that each individual teacher needs to improve, and bring ALL employees to a higher level of productivity. Strong professional development is a WIN-WIN for the entire district.
Your teachers will feel supported
Retention rates will increase
District culture and commitment will improve
In 2015, (20 years after I first started teaching) the idea of this type of training seeped its way into my consciousness and I thought to myself...Why wasn't something like this created before now? I would have loved to learn from a seasoned, experienced special educator who knew what I was going through by living it every day for 20 years.
So take a step in the right direction and start the school year off by supporting your teachers.
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What others are saying about learning from Sped Prep Academy®
Becca
"Jennifer has a wealth of knowledge, years of experience, innovative ideas & compassion for students! "
Bethany
"Last year was my first as a Special Ed teacher and the hardest part was working with my paras! I am determined to set up better relationships/communication with them moving forward. This resource is amazing and exactly what I need. It covers areas I wouldn't have thought to on my own and is easy to edit parts to fit my needs. Thank you for this terrific resource!"
Lauren
"This is, by far, the BEST para handbook I have come across. Thank you so much for creating a truly wonderful, thoughtful, and useful resource!!!"
Dane
"Her knowledge and skill-set is practical for being a special education teacher. I learned a great deal from Jennifer and her passion for Special Education helped build up my passion for Special Education as well."
Barbara
"When my principal emailed us and said she wanted a binder for our paras by the end of the week.. I just sat there and stared at the email for a while. I had no clue what to include in this binder.. what would be helpful, what would be beneficial, what would they actually want or need.... Then I came across this resource! I am so happy I found it. You took all of the guess work out of this process for me. Thank you"
Imagine being able to provide your special education teachers a proven, step-by-step process to help them train their paraprofessionals and in turn, boost retention and productivity throughout the district
Let me show you how!
Why should you trust me?
If You're Not 100% Satisfied...Neither Am I
"Professional development is the only strategy school systems have to strengthen educators' performance levels." -Learning Forward.org
By providing professional development to your teachers in a format that is individual in nature, well organized and addresses real challenges they face in their schools and classrooms, your teachers will find value in what they are learning.
AND...no more complaining about PD that is "one-size-fits all", "a waste of time", or "irrelevant."
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