Special Education Teacher Q&A

[@angeliquelong1926]

Eyyy! I went to Wheelock too! For Child Life, but now I'm about to get my MA in Special Ed :)

[@MmmmOk100]

Thank you for sharing!

[@trinigirlchineefamily1725]

I am a special ed teacher also and our story or reason are very familiar.

[@alyaaal-shikrchy6521]

Thanks a lot for your kind sharing

[@jessicagentry6379]

I'm interested in becoming a Special Education Teacher. I'm going to be starting this August. I'm going to be getting my bachelors degree in Elementary And Special Education. I would like to get my masters in Special Education.

[@thatspecialeducator1061]

Yay! Good luck! You can do it!

[@bebefhats7497]

1. Student need focused feedback early and often and they should be taught how to assess their own learning 2. The most effective assessment addresses problem directed questions that faculty ask themselves 3. Course assessment an intellectual challenge and therefore motivating for the faculty Guys help me to understand this huhu

[@souadaraki5467]

Thank you so much for all the information. I am interested in becoming an ESE teacher i am a substitute with 5 years experience in working with ESE elementary and middle and high school students .I only have an associate degree but would like to know if i need a bachelor or certificate to be able to teach .i did teach during Covid time online and in the classroom simultaneously. I am very eager to learn the next steps. Thank you so much!

[@emmanuellauzon7992]

Hi I really enjoy your vlogs, btw I am a special educator also from the Philippines who hopes to work in US :)

[@nezuko14478]

Hello sir. Can I ask something about you as a Sped teacher?

[@emmanuellauzon7992]

@@nezuko14478 Hi. Ms hmmm will I say this my forte in special ed is Hearing Impairment since I am a deaf interpreter in our church for almost 8yrs now. But current I am working in a private all boys school here general setting.

[@motherofmayhem2016]

I'm starting at a junior college majoring in early childhood education. Towards the end of my associate's the major offers 2 or 3 special education classes. I ultimately want my masters in special education. In my state you only need a bachelor's but I'm trying to get as many certificates as I can. What did you major in at your university? Liberal arts? Communications?

[@thatspecialeducator1061]

I did special ed for my undergrad as well

[@ramhorse8026]

Hi there good afternoon, I am from the Philippines and I would love to be a teacher in the US. I am a licensed teacher here in the Philippines. I would like to ask about the basic or most requirements I need to prepare and must have. By the way,I am planning to take SPED units next month.

[@thatspecialeducator1061]

All of the info on what you need can be found online! Many many blogs and articles. You can do it! Thanks for the support.

[@arshelantonio189]

Is it possible that my major in university which is Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Mathematics is credited to special education? I am planning to the a units for Special Education. Thanks for the answer.

[@thatspecialeducator1061]

It depends on the state but most states that I know of want a degree and a student teaching in special ed. At least in Massachusetts or New England you would not be able to get credited

[@jenniehaque6098]

Do all self contained special education classroom settings have paras?

[@thatspecialeducator1061]

I have yet to see a self-contained without one but it may happen. The budget may not have enough for more staff

[@prncessbaby16]

In Vegas yes. I was a substitute teacher specializing in special education and I've always had paras

[@LivingDead53]

I have learning difficulties and life problems. They've gotten worse along with my life. I also have schizophrenia. I'm hoping by having teachers like you and influencers that have gone through special ed, even for a few years, to break through the ignorance there. I don't know how many teachers you've had to fight. The parents are even better, "Why does she get attention when average kids are struggling?" How fair is fair? I've had even more fun as an adult in the real world. Seriously, predators are drawn to us. I wish we'd get some sort of scholarship there for some sort of training to avoid the pits of Hell. I ended up in the military and was happy, but yeah. I can't escape the raptors. I'm in an adult facility now. It's not "fair" because I pay with tax dollars. Let's see how Jeris Johnson likes to be chased around, not being allowed to sleep without fear. They never asked me if I was disabled when I joined, and I worked prior and now can't work, hold your rage, right? I also have enjoyed, "It's okay to discriminate against you because it's about ability, not skin color." We get used to this.

[@marshamason6303]

How do you balance iep goals and the requirement to expose the kids to a modified general ed curriculum based on their various grade level?

[@thatspecialeducator1061]

I have time in my day where I focus on my IEP goals and I also have short times in the day where I focus on each subject and try to present modified curriculum that focuses more on fun and engaging activities. Those "modified" times I use to teach other skills and it actually has been awesome! The students are learning social and emotional skills and then they are able to concentrate on their IEP goal time better. Hopes that is helpful

[@LivingDead53]

I also have a problem, ".. especially sentences. They don't stand for anything.". How can explain how I feel?" Well, writing was my identity. I'll keep trying. It only took me 6 years to learn how to read. It makes me laugh. Yes, I can read again, but it took a year or so. That's the same one who edited my youtube videos, like she saved children from me.

[@jessicagentry6379]

Has a Special Education Teacher would u reccomend getting a Master's degree?

[@Kavitam8596]

Hello, I am from India I have Special Educator Diploma and B.A and M.A can I get the job of Special teacher in America

[@fergusont83]

Do you know of any graduate programs online which offers an education specialist degree?

[@thatspecialeducator1061]

I havent looked into that yet but I do know that Purdue University has a great one, as well as Kennesaw State Univeristy.

[@TheMAMAB123]

fergusont83 not sure what state you’re in, but in NJ Rutgers has a great sped online program. Start with your local state schools first. It’s cheaper and geared towards your state certification guidelines.

[@mackal1sc1ous]

Kirudeniru I agree local is cheaper, but Grand Canyon university online based in AZ has a good program.

[@hannahlindsey9791]

Do you have to go to a specific college to be a special ed teacher (I’m confused)

[@abbycox13]

Special education is a major offered at many universities!