Learning Disabilities: Practical Information for the Special Education Teacher

Learning Disabilities: Practical Information for the Special Education Teacher Module 1
The Basics
Module one begins with providing an overview of the path to a great start in your career. Subjects such as searching for the right position and interviewing for jobs. This module also outlines the actions for new educators to move towards becoming an accomplished and effective teacher.

• Snapshot for New Educators
• Careful Job Search
• The Team Approach
• Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA)
• Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)

Learning Disabilities: Practical Information for the Special Education Teacher Module 2
Becoming an Accomplished Educator
Now that you have learned and reviewed the basics, the course will focus on becoming an accomplished educator. It focuses more on the finer points of the profession such as collaboration, positive approach to behavior management, and motivating students.

• Organizing Work, Space, and Time
• Balancing the Tasks
• Collaboration
• Behavior Management
• Establishing High Expectations

Learning Disabilities: Practical Information for the Special Education Teacher Module 3
Approaching Instruction
In module three, you will focus on mastering effective practices. Throughout this module, there are discussions on how to improve your instruction and focus on key instructional ideas for reading, writing, math, science, and social studies.

• Improve Instruction
• Frameworks for Approaching Instruction
• Apply Knowledge of Evidence-Based Practices
• Implementing Strategies

Learning Disabilities: Practical Information for the Special Education Teacher Module 4
Evidence Based Instruction

Module 4 will focus on putting all the pieces together using evidence-based practices to work with student with severe disabilities. Learning to implement these strategies will help you become an accomplished special education teacher. 

• Students with Severe Disabilities
• Students with Significant Health Issues
• IDEA Services
• General Education Curriculum
• Lifelong Learning