During the first years of teaching, new special education teachers (SETs) face many unique challenges as they work to establish themselves as professionals. Upon entering the classroom on the first day of instruction, SETs are expected to be prepared, and they are presented with a daunting list of responsibilities and expectations, including the…

Evidence-based practices represent an important advance in how effective instructional practices are conceptualized and identified, which has the potential to improve the educational outcomes of children with disabilities. Because parents have unique insights and knowledge regarding their children, special educators should collaborate with parents…

Special educators often become frustrated when, despite their best efforts to help students attain their goals and maximize their achievement, their instruction does not result in the desired outcomes. With so many practices being promoted on the Internet, during in-service trainings, at professional conferences, and by their colleagues, it can be…