Having support and resources helps special education teachers to not only survive but thrive during their first years in the classroom. This webinar will share effective strategies new teachers need to enhance student learning, collaborate with colleagues, and assess student progress. Catherine Creighton Martin and Clara Hauth, authors of "The Survival Guide for New Special Education Teachers", will guide participants through instructional strategies and assessment methodology, offer advice and tips for running an organized classroom, and show new teachers how to prepare students for high-stakes testing. After this webinar, you will be able to: 1) Identify instructional strategies that enhance student learning. 2) Discuss ways to collaborate with colleagues to facilitate more effective learning for all students. 3) Explain strategies to prepare students for high-stakes testing. 4) Describe ways to assess and enhance students’ learning. 

Presented by Clara Hauth, Ph.D. and Catherine Creighton (Martin) Thompson, Ph.D. 
60 minutes