Supporting and empowering special education teachers is essential for student success, as author Breauna C. Wall emphasizes with this guide. She advocates for reform in special education programs, including robust systems of support, mentoring, and ongoing professional learning for special education teachers. These efforts promote effective teaching, foster collaboration among general and special education, and create thriving school communities for educators and students alike.

K–12 leaders, administrators, and special education teachers can use this book to:

• Transform special education programs through continued professional learning
• Form collaborative partnerships for continued professional learning and support
• Introduce innovative technologies and teaching practices to support student learning
• Implement organizational planning tools to improve communication, teamwork, and efficacy
• Sustain a long-term service commitment through efficient, effective work practices

Contents:

Introduction

Chapter 1: Retaining Special Educators Through Systems of Support

Chapter 2: Investing in Professional Learning

Chapter 3: Co-Teaching and Co-Planning

Chapter 4: Preparing and Implementing Collaborative IEPs

Chapter 5: Leveraging Digital Tools, Assistive Technology, and AI

Chapter 6: Optimizing Workload Management and Performance Improvement Approaches

Epilogue

References and Resources

Index