The Practical Teacher
Welcome to THE PRACTICAL TEACHER, NASET's e-publication for teachers working in the field of special education.
THE PRACTICAL TEACHER is an educational resource that provides NASET members with practical tools, strategies, and relevant information that they can use both in and outside of the classroom. It is announced and made available for download via email in the Week in Review. PDF file version of each issue can be found at the end of the every issue.
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Each issue of THE PRACTICAL TEACHER focuses on a specific topic. These topics are selected based on:
The idea of THE PRACTICAL TEACHER was first discussed after surveying NASET's members as to what they wanted from us. Although the responses were incredibly positive as to what we provide our members, the one theme that did stand out was that more practical sources sent via email would be helpful. Upon analyzing the responses, we were determined and committed to give our members what they requested.
THE PRACTICAL TEACHER was developed due to the increased demands on teachers working with exceptional children. Because the roles and responsibilities for special educators have become so varied, NASET created THE PRACTICAL TEACHER to assist special educators with a diverse set of topic categories that we feel can assist these teachers in every day life.
THE PRACTICAL TEACHER covers areas that special educators are commonly facing in their every day teaching. In order to continue to be exceptional teachers teaching exceptional children, NASET wants to be sure that its members are kept current with the latest classroom management strategies and teaching techniques in the field.
If you have any suggestions for topics you would like covered in an issue of THE PRACTICAL TEACHER, please contact us at editor@naset.org
- Utilizing the Math Routine, “Would You Rather,” to Support Meaningful Classroom Interaction for ALL Students
- Teaching Self-Advocacy Skills to Students with Autism and Other Disabilities
How Rhyming and Rappin’ Can Improve Reading and Writing: Improving Poetic Intelligence
- U.S. Department of Education Releases New Resource on Supporting Child and Student Social, Emotional, Behavioral and Mental Health during COVID-19 Era
- How Spelling Can Help Reading Learning Common Core Words Quickly and EasilySpecial Advice for Special Educators
- An Alignment of Interactive Notebooks with the Principles of Universal Design
- The Effects of Parent Therapy for Disruptive Behaviors: A Review of the Literature
Children’s Literature + DI + UDL + Mathematics = Success for Students with Disabilities
A Classroom Without Walls: A New Method for Teaching Life Skills
7 Things Secondary Special Education Teachers Need to Know Concerning Career Technical Education
Understanding and Achieving Collaboration in Special Education
Intervention for Struggling Writers in Elementary School: A Review of the Literature
UDL and Art Education for Students with Disabilities and Physical Impairments
Disproportionate Representation of English Language Learners (ELLs) in Special Education Programs
Using Music to Teach Reading to Kindergarten Students By Kristen M Rodriguez
Creating a Classroom for Diverse Learners By Kaitlynn M. Penner
The Challenges of Special Education for Parents and Students: A Literature Review By Reshma Mulchan
Transitioning From School to the Workplace for students with Disabilities By: Dr. Faye J Jones
Practical Social Skills for Special Education Students By: Brett J. Novick, MS, LMFT, CSSW
Educational Services for Immigrant Children and Those Recently Arrived to the United States
Inquiry - Based Learning:Special Education Application By Jillian F. Swanson
Intensifying Intervention By Peter Dragula, M.Ed., Doctoral Candidate Capella University
Intellectual Disabilities in Your Classroom: 9 Tips for Teachers
Multiple Disabilities in Your Classroom: 10 Tips for Teachers
Supports, Modifications, and Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
The Five Secrets to Being a Special Education Teacher and Still Loving Your Job
Bridging the Divide: Best Practice Ideas for the Resource/Inclusion Teacher
Winnowing the Internet: Websites for Teachers of Students with Moderate to Severe Disabilities
Positive Communication Strategies for Collaborating with Parents of Students with Disabilities
Teaching Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disabilities (EBD)
Is There Only One Way to Teach Reading? Learning to Read in a Different Way
Anxiety Disorders by Robin Naope a Student at Chaminade University Hawaii
College Planning for the Child with Special Needs: A Parent and Teacher Collaboration
\Peer Tutoring: A Strategy to Help Students with Learning Disabilities
Centers for Literacy in a Multi-Level Special Education Classroom
Science Brain Efficient Word Lists for Word Sorts, Puzzles, and More
Brain Efficient Word Lists for Word Sorts, Puzzles, and More
World History Brain Efficient Word Lists for Word Sorts, Puzzles, and More
Games, Contests & Puzzles: Entertaining Ideas for Educating Students
Using Pen Pal Writing to Improve Writing Skills and Classroom Behavior
Applied Math Problems - Using Question-Answer Relationships (QARs) to Interpret Math Graphics
Breaking the Attention-Seeking Habit: The Power of Random Positive Teacher Attention
Math Problem-Solving: Combining Cognitive & Metacognitive Strategies in a 7-Step Process
Finding the Spark: More Tips for Building Student Motivation
What Every Teacher Should Know About Punishment Techniques and Student Behavior Plans
Strategies for Working with Emotionally Unpredictable Students
Training and Working with your Assistant Teachers and Paraprofessionals
Classwork & Homework: Troubleshooting Student Problems From Start to Finish
Accommodating All Students: 'Classic' Ideas That Teachers Can Use to Diversify Classroom
- feedback from members
- assessment of the latest day-to-day issues facing special educators in and outside the classroom
- NASET's research on future trends in the field of special education teaching