Mentoring New Special Education Teachers (eBook)

Introduction: Overview
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
1. New Special Education Teachers
Vignette
Who Are New Special Education Teachers?
Where They Come From
What New Special Education Teachers Need
Supports ESE Mentors Can Provide Mentees
Fears and Anxieties of New Teachers
School Administrator's Role
Assignment of New Teachers
What If?
References
2. Supports for Special Education Teachers
Vignette
Uniqueness of Special Education
Special Education Processes
Professional Issues
What If?
References
3. Designing Mentoring Programs
Vignette
Critical Elements for Designing Effective Mentoring Programs
Roles and Responsibilities of the Mentor and Mentee
Roles and Responsibilities of the School Administrator
Mentor Selection
Mentor Training
E-Mentoring
Mentoring Activities Calendar
Action Planning
Funding Mentoring Programs
What If?
Online Resources for Designing Mentoring Programs
References
4. Becoming a Mentor
Vignette
Who Should Be a Mentor?
What Do Mentors Do?
What Do Mentors Do When the Mentoring Relationship Isn't Working?
What Do Mentors Gain From the Experience?
What If?
References
5. Effective Communication Skills
Vignette
Effective Communication Skills
Observing and Coaching
Teaming: Working With Others Effectively
Problem Solving
What If?
References
6. Learning About Adult Learners
Vignette
Working With Adults
Adult Learning Theory
Styles of Learning/Personality Types
What If?
References
Resource A: Action Plans
Resource B: CEC Standards and Mentoring Resources
Resource C: Professional Resources
Resource D: Mentor Workshop
Resource E: Timeline for Mentoring Activities
Index