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A Survival Guide for New Special Educators

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What every special education teacher needs to know to survive and thrive

A Survival Guide for New Special Educators provides relevant, practical information for new special education teachers across a broad range of topic areas. Drawing on the latest research on special educator effectiveness and retention, this comprehensive, go-to resource addresses the most pressing needs of novice instructors, resource teachers, and inclusion specialists.

  • Offers research-based, classroom-tested strategies for working with a variety of special needs students
  • Covers everything from preparing for the new school year to behavior management, customizing curriculum, creating effective IEPs, and more
  • Billingsley and Brownell are noted experts in special educator training and support

This highly practical book is filled with checklists, forms, and tools that special educators can use every day to help ensure that all special needs students get the rich, rewarding education they deserve.


Editorial Reviews

From the Inside Flap

A Survival Guide for New Special Educators

This comprehensive resource is filled with the most relevant and practical information that can help those new to the teaching profession establish a productive and satisfying career. This Survival Guide contains the most current research-based and classroom-tested strategies for working with a variety of special-needs students. It also offers a wealth of helpful checklists, forms, and tools that educators can use every day in the classroom. The book covers a wide array of must-know topics for new teachers, including how to:

  • Prepare for the first day of school
  • Organize and manage time
  • Manage paperwork and IEPs
  • Get a handle on referrals, placement, and evaluations
  • Work in inclusive settings
  • Become acclimated to the school
  • Manage student behavior
  • Understand instructional strategies
  • Perform assessments
  • Collaborate with general educators
  • Conduct parent-teacher conferences
  • Learn and use the curriculum
  • Accommodate students from culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) backgrounds

This practical guide gives special educators the information and tools they need to help ensure that all their students get the rich, rewarding education they deserve.

"This excellent resource provides an in-depth review of the essential aspects of special education grounded in current research and evidence-based practice. It also includes practical tips, charts, checklists, and resources that will be very useful for beginning special educators."
—Mary Dingle, Ph.D., professor of Special Education, Sonoma State University

"Beginning special educators face a variety of challenges, not the least of which is a shortage of resources, from mentors to manuals. This thorough and timely exploration of the issues facing special educators is a welcome addition!"
—Laura Burns, Special Education teacher, Responsive Education Solutions, Austin, Texas

From the Back Cover

A Survival Guide for New Special Educators

This comprehensive resource is filled with the most relevant and practical information that can help those new to the teaching profession establish a productive and satisfying career. This Survival Guide contains the most current research-based and classroom-tested strategies for working with a variety of special-needs students. It also offers a wealth of helpful checklists, forms, and tools that educators can use every day in the classroom. The book covers a wide array of must-know topics for new teachers, including how to:

  • Prepare for the first day of school
  • Organize and manage time
  • Manage paperwork and IEPs
  • Get a handle on referrals, placement, and evaluations
  • Work in inclusive settings
  • Become acclimated to the school
  • Manage student behavior
  • Understand instructional strategies
  • Perform assessments
  • Collaborate with general educators
  • Conduct parent-teacher conferences
  • Learn and use the curriculum
  • Accommodate students from culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) backgrounds

This practical guide gives special educators the information and tools they need to help ensure that all their students get the rich, rewarding education they deserve.

"This excellent resource provides an in-depth review of the essential aspects of special education grounded in current research and evidence-based practice. It also includes practical tips, charts, checklists, and resources that will be very useful for beginning special educators."
Mary Dingle, Ph.D., professor of Special Education, Sonoma State University

"Beginning special educators face a variety of challenges, not the least of which is a shortage of resources, from mentors to manuals. This thorough and timely exploration of the issues facing special educators is a welcome addition!"
Laura Burns, Special Education teacher, Responsive Education Solutions, Austin, Texas

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Informative

A.A. · September 16, 2025

Great book. Study from this book and use information to take the practice MTTC test.

5.0 out of 5 stars Truly the best manual for new and not so new ed specialists

S.J.B. · June 6, 2019

I am a veteran ed specialist and teach several courses at the graduate level to new special education teachers- this is the only book I recommend. I hope a new edition comes out soon. This is clear and helpful. It includes a reference to all the laws and legal requirements we need to know and has valuable instructional strategies by disability and by topic in a quick easy to access format. I have purchased several books with similar titles- this is the only one I give to all my new teachers. THANK YOU!

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Reference Book.

M.R. · August 21, 2014

This is an excellent reference book for a first year SPED teacher. It was really easy to follow and reference specific information. I think it will be really helpful through my first year. Had some great suggestions for communicating to parents and GenEd teachers. It also has tons of SPED website to find more information. I think it was well worth the money. I will try and do an update after using it my first year to comment on how often I used it.

4.0 out of 5 stars Good for new and experienced special needs teachers

S.C.O. · August 7, 2014

I am a fairly seasoned special needs teacher but feel that there are few "go-to" books for the special setting of special needs children. This book is good for the new teachers and those who have been in the classroom for a while but may want to have a primer on hand as a review tool.

5.0 out of 5 stars Just want I needed

S. · February 11, 2024

Thank you for having this book available at an affordable price! It arrived in much better condition than I thought it would be.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for beginning SPEDucators!

R.J. · May 28, 2018

Lots of informative information about all aspects of SPED. The book delved into teaching specific subjects, dealing with parents, setting up your classroom... Only wish there were deeper resources to refer to after reading the chapter!

5.0 out of 5 stars I am glad that I purchased it

L. · December 23, 2014

This book has so much information that is helpful. I am glad that I purchased it. I am able to use quite a bit of information from this book.

5.0 out of 5 stars BIG THUMBS UP!

T. · May 28, 2016

Fully recommend this book especially if you're starting to apply for teaching jobs. There's a chapter in this book that gives you hints about what to answer during interviews to giving you bonus web content that the book will provide.

Packed with info.

a. · May 5, 2016

Written for the american teachers, however don't let this fact put you off buying it. It is packed with lots of useful information. Best of this is links to websites for further information, such as research and teaching resources. Well worth the money. A good reference book.

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A Survival Guide for New Special Educators

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A Survival Guide for New Special Educators-0
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Imported From: United States

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BOLO is not an authorized or official retailer for most brands, nor are we affiliated with manufacturers unless specifically stated on a product page. Instead, we source verified sellers, authorized distributors or directly from the manufacturer.

Each product undergoes thorough inspection and verification at our consolidation and fulfilment centers to ensure it meets our strict authenticity and quality standards before being shipped and delivered to you.

If you ever have concerns regarding the authenticity of a product purchased from us, please contact Bolo Support. We will review your inquiry promptly and, if necessary, provide documentation verifying authenticity or offer a suitable resolution.

Your trust is our top priority, and we are committed to maintaining transparency and integrity in every transaction.

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Description:

What every special education teacher needs to know to survive and thrive

A Survival Guide for New Special Educators provides relevant, practical information for new special education teachers across a broad range of topic areas. Drawing on the latest research on special educator effectiveness and retention, this comprehensive, go-to resource addresses the most pressing needs of novice instructors, resource teachers, and inclusion specialists.

  • Offers research-based, classroom-tested strategies for working with a variety of special needs students
  • Covers everything from preparing for the new school year to behavior management, customizing curriculum, creating effective IEPs, and more
  • Billingsley and Brownell are noted experts in special educator training and support

This highly practical book is filled with checklists, forms, and tools that special educators can use every day to help ensure that all special needs students get the rich, rewarding education they deserve.


Editorial Reviews

From the Inside Flap

A Survival Guide for New Special Educators

This comprehensive resource is filled with the most relevant and practical information that can help those new to the teaching profession establish a productive and satisfying career. This Survival Guide contains the most current research-based and classroom-tested strategies for working with a variety of special-needs students. It also offers a wealth of helpful checklists, forms, and tools that educators can use every day in the classroom. The book covers a wide array of must-know topics for new teachers, including how to:

  • Prepare for the first day of school
  • Organize and manage time
  • Manage paperwork and IEPs
  • Get a handle on referrals, placement, and evaluations
  • Work in inclusive settings
  • Become acclimated to the school
  • Manage student behavior
  • Understand instructional strategies
  • Perform assessments
  • Collaborate with general educators
  • Conduct parent-teacher conferences
  • Learn and use the curriculum
  • Accommodate students from culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) backgrounds

This practical guide gives special educators the information and tools they need to help ensure that all their students get the rich, rewarding education they deserve.

"This excellent resource provides an in-depth review of the essential aspects of special education grounded in current research and evidence-based practice. It also includes practical tips, charts, checklists, and resources that will be very useful for beginning special educators."
—Mary Dingle, Ph.D., professor of Special Education, Sonoma State University

"Beginning special educators face a variety of challenges, not the least of which is a shortage of resources, from mentors to manuals. This thorough and timely exploration of the issues facing special educators is a welcome addition!"
—Laura Burns, Special Education teacher, Responsive Education Solutions, Austin, Texas

From the Back Cover

A Survival Guide for New Special Educators

This comprehensive resource is filled with the most relevant and practical information that can help those new to the teaching profession establish a productive and satisfying career. This Survival Guide contains the most current research-based and classroom-tested strategies for working with a variety of special-needs students. It also offers a wealth of helpful checklists, forms, and tools that educators can use every day in the classroom. The book covers a wide array of must-know topics for new teachers, including how to:

  • Prepare for the first day of school
  • Organize and manage time
  • Manage paperwork and IEPs
  • Get a handle on referrals, placement, and evaluations
  • Work in inclusive settings
  • Become acclimated to the school
  • Manage student behavior
  • Understand instructional strategies
  • Perform assessments
  • Collaborate with general educators
  • Conduct parent-teacher conferences
  • Learn and use the curriculum
  • Accommodate students from culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) backgrounds

This practical guide gives special educators the information and tools they need to help ensure that all their students get the rich, rewarding education they deserve.

"This excellent resource provides an in-depth review of the essential aspects of special education grounded in current research and evidence-based practice. It also includes practical tips, charts, checklists, and resources that will be very useful for beginning special educators."
Mary Dingle, Ph.D., professor of Special Education, Sonoma State University

"Beginning special educators face a variety of challenges, not the least of which is a shortage of resources, from mentors to manuals. This thorough and timely exploration of the issues facing special educators is a welcome addition!"
Laura Burns, Special Education teacher, Responsive Education Solutions, Austin, Texas

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Informative

A.A. · September 16, 2025

Great book. Study from this book and use information to take the practice MTTC test.

5.0 out of 5 stars Truly the best manual for new and not so new ed specialists

S.J.B. · June 6, 2019

I am a veteran ed specialist and teach several courses at the graduate level to new special education teachers- this is the only book I recommend. I hope a new edition comes out soon. This is clear and helpful. It includes a reference to all the laws and legal requirements we need to know and has valuable instructional strategies by disability and by topic in a quick easy to access format. I have purchased several books with similar titles- this is the only one I give to all my new teachers. THANK YOU!

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Reference Book.

M.R. · August 21, 2014

This is an excellent reference book for a first year SPED teacher. It was really easy to follow and reference specific information. I think it will be really helpful through my first year. Had some great suggestions for communicating to parents and GenEd teachers. It also has tons of SPED website to find more information. I think it was well worth the money. I will try and do an update after using it my first year to comment on how often I used it.

4.0 out of 5 stars Good for new and experienced special needs teachers

S.C.O. · August 7, 2014

I am a fairly seasoned special needs teacher but feel that there are few "go-to" books for the special setting of special needs children. This book is good for the new teachers and those who have been in the classroom for a while but may want to have a primer on hand as a review tool.

5.0 out of 5 stars Just want I needed

S. · February 11, 2024

Thank you for having this book available at an affordable price! It arrived in much better condition than I thought it would be.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for beginning SPEDucators!

R.J. · May 28, 2018

Lots of informative information about all aspects of SPED. The book delved into teaching specific subjects, dealing with parents, setting up your classroom... Only wish there were deeper resources to refer to after reading the chapter!

5.0 out of 5 stars I am glad that I purchased it

L. · December 23, 2014

This book has so much information that is helpful. I am glad that I purchased it. I am able to use quite a bit of information from this book.

5.0 out of 5 stars BIG THUMBS UP!

T. · May 28, 2016

Fully recommend this book especially if you're starting to apply for teaching jobs. There's a chapter in this book that gives you hints about what to answer during interviews to giving you bonus web content that the book will provide.

Packed with info.

a. · May 5, 2016

Written for the american teachers, however don't let this fact put you off buying it. It is packed with lots of useful information. Best of this is links to websites for further information, such as research and teaching resources. Well worth the money. A good reference book.

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