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Too Stressed to Teach? Teaching Quality, Student Engagement, and IEP Outcomes
Content type: Journal Article
Teacher stress and burnout have a detrimental effect on the stability of the teaching workforce. However, the possible consequences of teacher burnout on teaching quality and on student learning outcomes are less clear, especially in special education...
Effects of Professional Development on Preschool Teachers’ Use of Embedded Instruction Practices
Content type: Journal Article
We conducted a randomized controlled potential efficacy trial to examine effects of two variants of the Tools for Teachers (TfT) professional development (PD) intervention on preschool teachers’ implementation of embedded instruction practices and children...
Exploring Associations Between Inner-Context Factors and Implementation Outcomes
Content type: Journal Article
Classroom pivotal response teaching (CPRT) is an evidence-based practice (EBP) adapted for classroom use. A recent effectiveness trial of CPRT involved training 98 special education classrooms in Southern California. The Exploration, Planning...
FBAs and BIPs: Avoiding and Addressing Four Common Challenges Related to Fidelity
Content type: Journal Article
Although functional behavioral assessment (FBAs) have been required under certain disciplinary circumstances since Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1997, problems with fidelity of implementation of both FBAs and behavior intervention plans...
Using Performance Feedback to Increase Special Education Teachers’ Use of Effective Practices
Content type: Journal Article
To support teachers in the process of increasing their use of effective practices, we suggest a six-step procedure using performance feedback: Step 1: select an instructional practice; Step 2: identify critical components; Step 3: identify a colleague to...
3 Ways I Build Strong Relationships With My Students’ Families
Content type: SET Blog
Posted:
20 November, 2019
As a special education teacher, I know that the majority of my job is centered around helping my students learn, grow, and thrive. Something I didn’t realize going into the field, however, was just how critical building strong relationships with my...
The Personal Growth Necessary for Educators to Implement Trauma-Sensitive Practices
Content type: SET Blog
Posted:
4 April, 2022
Jennifer De Lapp describes how teachers and candidates can engage in honest self-reflection to increase their efficacy and see the teaching and learning process through a new lens.
A Principal's Guide to Special Education
Content type: Book
An essential handbook for educating students in the 21st century since its initial publication, A Principal’s Guide to Special Education has provided guidance to school administrators seeking to meet the needs of students with disabilities. The third...
5 Things We REALLY Want to Thank You for This Teacher Appreciation Week
Content type: SET Blog
Posted:
8 May, 2019
As we take the time to #ThankaTeacher this week, it’s important to also take a step back and recognize that the realities many special educators face can’t always be captured in a card from the local drugstore. Therefore, here are 5 things we really want...
3 Questions for Special Education Teachers to Ask Themselves This Summer
Content type: SET Blog
Posted:
17 July, 2019
Summer is a great opportunity to reflect on the previous school year and identify opportunities for growth. Here are three questions I've been reflecting on over the past couple months.