I wanted this career since I was 15 years old! I’m passionate about this job and I can’t wait till I’m certified! Im getting closer each quiz,test,exam every assignment turned in every grade and credit I get is a step closer. I can’t wait to teach.
@@SparklingSpeducator whom , says Ronald McDonald 😂 I do , know you’re really weird but I was special Ed kid lol McDonald is good try Red Bull ones you try it’s taste like bad decisions
I love this video! I'm in my junior year of college in a mod-intensive special ed. program and am loving it! I'm a little worried about all the paperwork but I think that will become smoother as I gain experience over the years.
Hannah Stephenson the tiny reading books are from LLI and reading mastery! I get a lot of my worksheets from the curriculum, from math worksheets.com, from TPT or from things I have made.
I’m about to start my first teaching job at an elementary school as a VE Teacher. I don’t know which grades I’ll be teaching yet, what my office or classroom looks like, or what my caseload will be and I feel so unprepared for the school year. Do you ever feel like this?
I was so absolutely clueless my first year, and being the only sped teacher at my school I had nobody to ask what the heck I should be doing 😂 I’m still teased by some of the teachers for painting the kids names on a bulletin board with the smallest little paintbrush because I didn’t have a bigger one and didn’t want to ask anybody for one because I was shy!!!! The whole first week was such a learning experience, but people are so understanding of us newbies
I need advice. When I was a Freshman in high school, my biology teacher patronized me (albeit, unintentionally, I'll admit). See, the second day, she had approached me at my locker after biology class. She put her hand on my shoulder and said something like, “If you ever have any questions in class, just ask.” She said this kind of slowly actually. Question is, why did she come to me? I don’t remember making a “struggling student” impression on her; the first day, I remember nothing. The second day, I was simply working on an in-class assignment with a partner. Not to mention the times she had the Special Ed worker help me with biology assignments. The first time, when we were partnered with a classmate for an experiment, the Special ED woman came in and my teacher had her partner with me. The second time, my teacher said she was here to help me and a certain classmate-who was a total slacker in class-come up with an idea for our upcoming biology project. But the thing is, I already had a project in mind. It very well sounds like the teacher didn’t think I could think of a plan on my own, while trusting the rest of the class to. Well, just because I didn’t generally have a quick understanding (especially in science), doesn’t automatically mean l would have no project in mind. Although I know she respected my hard work and personality,, I actually question if she respected my intellect and cognition. People tend to look down on my fellows with learning disabilities (who are such pathetic bigots by the way). Now here is the _current_ problem. I reunited with the teacher outside my job (her new neighborhood), and she told me she's gonna become a Special Ed teacher this upcoming fall. I can't let that happen. You all understood now how she spoke to me in biology, making me feel belittled. That's just it: being in Special Ed can already be tough, because of the insecurities of having a learning disability and requiring accommodations. It won't help if _she's_ the teacher there. I need you guys to give me advice quick, before September comes. How do I convince her _not_ to teach Special Ed? I'm not gonna be direct and honest and tell her _she_ isn't right for it. I have to find a way to persuade her the job isn't great, so that she'll decline herself. I have to protect those poor disabled learners from her. Please....someone help me.
I don’t think there is much you can do to change her mind, most likely she will experience it for herself and see that students don’t need the hand holding.
@@johnrainsman6650 first, check out this article on person first language. www.verywellfamily.com/focus-on-the-person-first-is-good-etiquette-2161897 Second, you may have felt that about this teacher, but you can’t generalize what you feel and assume it’s like that with everyone. Every person deserves a second chance.
@@SparklingSpeducator I read the article, but I still don't think it changes anything for me. It was never *_I_* who should read it. It was--no, IS--the teacher who should be reading it. I myself already know that a person's disability doesn't define them or make them no more than what they have. Of course I know that we people with learning disabilities aren't _just_ that. That we need to cautiously consider how to word what they have and/or what they are, especially to avoid labeling. That we need to be careful and sensitive so nobody feels belittled. That's precisely the point. I don't want my teacher making the offensive mistakes mentioned in that link. I'm starting to wonder...did you give me the link, not for myself per se, but rather for my teacher? So I can show her before she gets out there and makes a fool out of those Special Ed kids (and herself, of course)?
I am a high school Biology teacher and one of the things I have used with my students and with elementary students that I have taught in summer camp are the giant microbe plushies you can get from Giant Microbes.com .they are cure versions of bacteria, viruses and parasites. Very informative and fun to work with and learn from. They are not that expensive. Go their web site and check them out.
Yep! But I know a lot of schools go out when it rains but we don’t because most kids don’t have rain coats/boots but having snow pants/jackets is a necessity and if they don’t have any we have stuff they can borrow.
+SparklingSpeducator Hello Monica !!! Have you ever thought about having a Rainbow Unicorn Party in your classroom on the last day of school with your students ? Keep smiling !! - Dwight
@@SparklingSpeducator Awesome , Monica . I really like the decorations on your boards in your classroom and it would certainly fit the spirit of the décor in the classroom . - Dwight
Adriana Mendoza I teach k-5 special ed! Everything from hearing impairments, significant developmental delays, other Heath impairments, intellectual disability, autism and more! it’s a whole mix of kids
@@SparklingSpeducator thank you for responding! Im applying for mild moderate intern program. Its pretty slow right now but I appreciate watching your videos. Hopefully I can teach soon!
@@andrew3469 accommodations are decided between the teachers and parents that are on your iep team, you should have access to a paper or digital copy. Some students with dyslexia have assistance with tests and longer assignments, others need pull out services for intensive interventions. It all just depends on what was decided in your iep team and what your needs are. You should ask your sped teacher for a paper copy of your iep.
I love teaching Reading Mastery and always had great success but our district changed the reading curriculum to SPIRE. It is ok, but if I had a choice I’d rather use Reading Mastery. What math curriculum do you use?
We have connecting math concepts and bridges interventions (gen ed has bridges+number corner) I also have the entire touch math series, but that’s used more for supplemental
Random but how many supports or teacher aids help you out? I’m a sped major and I’m really worried about working for a school where I am the only one and I wonder how common that is since so many sped teachers are overwhelmed and burnout
My first year it was me myself and I, year two I gained an aide when I had ten kids, year three and now I have two aides that do mostly one on one support.
Does your district use RtI for eligibility in special ed? My district stopped administering achievement tests like 13 years ago. I thought that was the norm. Even when we did use achievement tests, the special ed teacher didnt administer them. It was always the school pyschologist. Do you still use cognitive tests as well?
The school psych always does the cognitive tests, but our school psych is shared between us and another school and she is drowning in work so I do the majority of the WCJ. We use RTI but she is doing well on what she is being progress monitored for, so her response to intervention looks good. She looks good on paper overall :)
@@SparklingSpeducator That is intersting. That sounds like a good system to make sure kids get the services they need. At my school, if kids are make progress through RtI they wouldn't qualify for services. That has been a frustration for many of the teachers in my buliding. I find it very interesting how other schools in other states go through the eligibilty process.
@@SparklingSpeducator thank you for the reply. I just recently became more sure I wanted to be a teacher so I’ll be looking into that and learning more about this whole process.
Is this possible for a international student to get a jon in special education teacher field? And how, what's the process kindly inform me it will be very helpful.
Yes, the worst part would be trying to transfer your college credits and completing the tests for the various states. Pretty much every state has varying things needed to get your license. You also could complete your degree at a college here, my alma mater UWEC always has one of the top programs for incoming international students.
I really want to become a special education teacher to help kids i love kids I’m going to be 15 years old on March 2 i watch every video i subscribe and like i subscribe and i like your video love:Marisol from Yuba City California.
I am a 12 yr old who has a dream of becoming a special ED teacher! my bestfriend in elementary school had autism and he called my ee-mee but my name is actually pronounced i-mee haha
I wanted this career since I was 15 years old! I’m passionate about this job and I can’t wait till I’m certified! Im getting closer each quiz,test,exam every assignment turned in every grade and credit I get is a step closer. I can’t wait to teach.
You just gotta find the dream school!!!
@@SparklingSpeducator I already have :) the district that I graduated from gave me a job offer.
@@SparklingSpeducator update I’m finally a junior ! I’m closer to getting into my program and I’m so excited!
@@nerdgeekcosplay909 woohoo! Congrats!
@@SparklingSpeducator whom , says Ronald McDonald 😂 I do , know you’re really weird but I was special Ed kid lol McDonald is good try Red Bull ones you try it’s taste like bad decisions
I love this video! I'm in my junior year of college in a mod-intensive special ed. program and am loving it! I'm a little worried about all the paperwork but I think that will become smoother as I gain experience over the years.
student teacher here! where do teachers get those tiny books and where do you get your worksheets from?
Hannah Stephenson the tiny reading books are from LLI and reading mastery! I get a lot of my worksheets from the curriculum, from math worksheets.com, from TPT or from things I have made.
I’m student teaching next semester and I am so excited!
The valentine caterpillar was so cute!!
Cady Ormsbee and it’s a free craft! I will have to remember to link it tomorrow!
I’m about to start my first teaching job at an elementary school as a VE Teacher. I don’t know which grades I’ll be teaching yet, what my office or classroom looks like, or what my caseload will be and I feel so unprepared for the school year. Do you ever feel like this?
I was so absolutely clueless my first year, and being the only sped teacher at my school I had nobody to ask what the heck I should be doing 😂 I’m still teased by some of the teachers for painting the kids names on a bulletin board with the smallest little paintbrush because I didn’t have a bigger one and didn’t want to ask anybody for one because I was shy!!!! The whole first week was such a learning experience, but people are so understanding of us newbies
I need advice. When I was a Freshman in high school, my biology teacher patronized me (albeit, unintentionally, I'll admit). See, the second day, she had approached me at my locker after biology class. She put her hand on my shoulder and said something like, “If you ever have any questions in class, just ask.” She said this kind of slowly actually. Question is, why did she come to me? I don’t remember making a “struggling student” impression on her; the first day, I remember nothing. The second day, I was simply working on an in-class assignment with a partner. Not to mention the times she had the Special Ed worker help me with biology assignments. The first time, when we were partnered with a classmate for an experiment, the Special ED woman came in and my teacher had her partner with me. The second time, my teacher said she was here to help me and a certain classmate-who was a total slacker in class-come up with an idea for our upcoming biology project. But the thing is, I already had a project in mind. It very well sounds like the teacher didn’t think I could think of a plan on my own, while trusting the rest of the class to. Well, just because I didn’t generally have a quick understanding (especially in science), doesn’t automatically mean l would have no project in mind. Although I know she respected my hard work and personality,, I actually question if she respected my intellect and cognition. People tend to look down on my fellows with learning disabilities (who are such pathetic bigots by the way). Now here is the _current_ problem. I reunited with the teacher outside my job (her new neighborhood), and she told me she's gonna become a Special Ed teacher this upcoming fall. I can't let that happen. You all understood now how she spoke to me in biology, making me feel belittled. That's just it: being in Special Ed can already be tough, because of the insecurities of having a learning disability and requiring accommodations. It won't help if _she's_ the teacher there. I need you guys to give me advice quick, before September comes. How do I convince her _not_ to teach Special Ed? I'm not gonna be direct and honest and tell her _she_ isn't right for it. I have to find a way to persuade her the job isn't great, so that she'll decline herself. I have to protect those poor disabled learners from her. Please....someone help me.
I don’t think there is much you can do to change her mind, most likely she will experience it for herself and see that students don’t need the hand holding.
@@SparklingSpeducator so I should risk those poor disabled kids’ feelings and pride?
@@johnrainsman6650 first, check out this article on person first language.
www.verywellfamily.com/focus-on-the-person-first-is-good-etiquette-2161897
Second, you may have felt that about this teacher, but you can’t generalize what you feel and assume it’s like that with everyone. Every person deserves a second chance.
@@SparklingSpeducator I read the article, but I still don't think it changes anything for me. It was never *_I_* who should read it. It was--no, IS--the teacher who should be reading it. I myself already know that a person's disability doesn't define them or make them no more than what they have. Of course I know that we people with learning disabilities aren't _just_ that. That we need to cautiously consider how to word what they have and/or what they are, especially to avoid labeling. That we need to be careful and sensitive so nobody feels belittled. That's precisely the point. I don't want my teacher making the offensive mistakes mentioned in that link. I'm starting to wonder...did you give me the link, not for myself per se, but rather for my teacher? So I can show her before she gets out there and makes a fool out of those Special Ed kids (and herself, of course)?
I am a high school Biology teacher and one of the things I have used with my students and with elementary students that I have taught in summer camp are the giant microbe plushies you can get from Giant Microbes.com .they are cure versions of bacteria, viruses and parasites. Very informative and fun to work with and learn from. They are not that expensive. Go their web site and check them out.
You guys can go to recess in 3 degree weather??? 32 degrees is our cut off.
Yep! But I know a lot of schools go out when it rains but we don’t because most kids don’t have rain coats/boots but having snow pants/jackets is a necessity and if they don’t have any we have stuff they can borrow.
-10 for us, changed just this year, used to be -15!
+SparklingSpeducator
Hello Monica !!!
Have you ever thought about having a Rainbow Unicorn Party in your classroom on the last day of school with your students ?
Keep smiling !!
- Dwight
djthereplay maybe next year on my birthday I should designate it unicorn day 🤔
@@SparklingSpeducator
Awesome , Monica .
I really like the decorations on your boards in your classroom and it would certainly fit the spirit of the décor in the classroom .
- Dwight
Ahhhhh that needed a spoiler alert. I had net finished watching this weeks episode!
SORRY!!!
Hello! im new to your channel. Do you teach mild to moderate? What grade do you teach?
Adriana Mendoza I teach k-5 special ed! Everything from hearing impairments, significant developmental delays, other Heath impairments, intellectual disability, autism and more! it’s a whole mix of kids
@@SparklingSpeducator thank you for responding! Im applying for mild moderate intern program. Its pretty slow right now but I appreciate watching your videos. Hopefully I can teach soon!
Adriana Mendoza and hopefully in person and not online!!
at 16:29, was that Read 180?
Arrowverse Lover 100 System 44, which is like the primary version of read 180 :)
So I’m a student with dyslexia and what accommodations do u get the teachers take a long time to get back to me at my school
What grade are you?
I’m in 7th
I’m in 7th grade so what accommodations do I get
@@andrew3469 accommodations are decided between the teachers and parents that are on your iep team, you should have access to a paper or digital copy. Some students with dyslexia have assistance with tests and longer assignments, others need pull out services for intensive interventions. It all just depends on what was decided in your iep team and what your needs are. You should ask your sped teacher for a paper copy of your iep.
I love teaching Reading Mastery and always had great success but our district changed the reading curriculum to SPIRE. It is ok, but if I had a choice I’d rather use Reading Mastery. What math curriculum do you use?
We have connecting math concepts and bridges interventions (gen ed has bridges+number corner) I also have the entire touch math series, but that’s used more for supplemental
Random but how many supports or teacher aids help you out? I’m a sped major and I’m really worried about working for a school where I am the only one and I wonder how common that is since so many sped teachers are overwhelmed and burnout
My first year it was me myself and I, year two I gained an aide when I had ten kids, year three and now I have two aides that do mostly one on one support.
Teach in a large district if you dont want k-5.
Does your district use RtI for eligibility in special ed? My district stopped administering achievement tests like 13 years ago. I thought that was the norm. Even when we did use achievement tests, the special ed teacher didnt administer them. It was always the school pyschologist. Do you still use cognitive tests as well?
The school psych always does the cognitive tests, but our school psych is shared between us and another school and she is drowning in work so I do the majority of the WCJ. We use RTI but she is doing well on what she is being progress monitored for, so her response to intervention looks good. She looks good on paper overall :)
@@SparklingSpeducator That is intersting. That sounds like a good system to make sure kids get the services they need. At my school, if kids are make progress through RtI they wouldn't qualify for services. That has been a frustration for many of the teachers in my buliding. I find it very interesting how other schools in other states go through the eligibilty process.
I think if the lights go off, it's a sign to go home.
Thinking about this as a possible career. Is it a well paid job?
Natalie Briones It really depends on the state, some are paid much better than others
I want to become a teacher but I’m researching about what area I want to go into right now. :)
Student teaching gives you so many opportunities to try different subject areas and grades!
@@SparklingSpeducator thank you for the reply. I just recently became more sure I wanted to be a teacher so I’ll be looking into that and learning more about this whole process.
@@haleykitterman4761 I enjoyed college as a whole! I added on another minor just so I could stay longer 😂
@@haleykitterman4761 trust me I’ve wanted this career since I was 15 years old. It’s a awesome career
Get ice from outside, haha!
Is this possible for a international student to get a jon in special education teacher field? And how, what's the process kindly inform me it will be very helpful.
Yes, the worst part would be trying to transfer your college credits and completing the tests for the various states. Pretty much every state has varying things needed to get your license. You also could complete your degree at a college here, my alma mater UWEC always has one of the top programs for incoming international students.
I love your videos
Thanks! This one is pretty old, check out the new ones!
I really want to become a special education teacher to help kids i love kids I’m going to be 15 years old on March 2 i watch every video i subscribe and like i subscribe and i like your video love:Marisol from Yuba City California.
It is a very rewarding career!
SparklingSpeducator thanks
You should do pennies patients for the leukemia and lymphoma society
You should do pennies for patients for the leukemia and lymphoma society
my major is ,… social work and special education
that is a good combo!
@@SparklingSpeducator thank i start school in january so i will wait patiently to school start up
It is a great cause to do for people that are fitting blood cancer
how does it work?
Hi! Would like to ask if I am currently taking Early Children Education, can I still teach Special Education after graduating? thankyouu ♥️
depending on the state you may need another certification or to take a certain test
I am a 12 yr old who has a dream of becoming a special ED teacher! my bestfriend in elementary school had autism and he called my ee-mee but my name is actually pronounced i-mee haha
One of my cousins calls me moni-cuts
@@SparklingSpeducator thats cute 💜