Loving Your Job in Special Education

by Rachel R. Jorgensen

Burnout runs rampant in education, particularly in the field of special education, and has only increased with the rise of virtual and remote learning. This book compiles 50 evidence-based strategies and practices to help special educators enjoy their work for the long haul. You’ll discover new ways to work with families, manage your classroom, teach in culturally responsive ways, and prioritize self-care. Each chapter includes an opening vignette, key themes supported by research, and five reproducible tools to put into immediate practice. With strategies and tools to ensure classroom fun and satisfaction, this book reminds special education teachers of the life-changing work they do every day and is essential for teachers of any level.

218 pages, Paperback

Published November 10, 2022

Reviews

[Alison Rupe · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this for a continuing education course and the book had some good ideas but, as always with books like this, it is not specific to the students I teach who are often non-speaking. It would take a lot of modifications to make some of the ideas work in my classroom.