Category Archives: Teacher Support

Richard: Where to Next?

From CEC over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers. As the year comes to an end, I have to review my students’ progress and determine if I want to recommend placement, advancement, or retention for next year. As … Continue reading

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Theresa: The Story of a State Audit

From CEC over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers. With the start of May I wish I could say that things are starting to slow down and relax for my students and me. But with the last day … Continue reading

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Allisence: Bloggers and students engage at CEC 2012 Convention

From CEC over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers. Sunday night, I was so nervous that I couldn’t sleep. Even though it’s the point in the week where I usually sit there and wonder if I should still … Continue reading

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Theresa: Welcome to CEC 2012 Convention & Expo!

From CEC over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers. Greetings from Denver, the Mile High City!  I am very excited to be in Denver for the CEC 2012 Convention & Expo. My experience so far has been very … Continue reading

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Allisence: School day jitters

From CEC over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers. Do you ever get so nervous that all you want to do is run? Maybe it’s before a big performance or right before making a speech in front of … Continue reading

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Allisence: Schedules and schedules and schedules—Oh my!

From CEC over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers. I started with three and things were easy. Two weeks into the school year, I got another and things were still going well. Two months ago, I got another … Continue reading

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Theresa: The personal side of teaching

From CEC over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers. I have recently had the opportunity to be a cooperating teacher for six graduate students from DePaul University. They are currently in the same program that I was in, … Continue reading

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Jessica: A team effort

From CEC over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers. I don’t know how many times I’ve heard, read, or said it: the “I” in IEP stands for individualized. Indeed, the goal of special education is to come together … Continue reading

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Theresa: One person, making a difference

From CEC over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers. This past weekend I attended the Illinois Council for Children with Behavior Disorders Winter Drive-In Conference. While not all of my students have behavior disorders, they do have a … Continue reading

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Richard: Helping or hurting?

From CEC over on Reality 101: CEC’s blog for new teachers. Working as an EBD teacher in my first year is hard! I struggle daily with deciding what battles to fight and which not to fight. I am constantly asking … Continue reading

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