Comments on: Getting Ready

By: Maribel

Maribel — Sat, 01 May 2010 15:20:24 +0000

As a parent, I do think that it is especially vital for a special education teachers to be organized especially at the start of the school. Being prepared will help maintain a more stucture and organized start.

By: Adam Herro

Adam Herro — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 07:50:15 +0000

Having never been in the teaching environment, I can only imagine how crazy the bus drop off zone may be. Being prepared sounds like the best way to reduce the stresses of the first day back. Even though it sounds like a lot of work, it is best to read all the IEP files and become familiar with each child. I don’t think it has to skew your perception of the child before the first day. We can still work on entering with an open mind.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 03:11:02 +0000

I agree that these three things are crucial information to teachers.

By: Jennifer Bradley

Jennifer Bradley — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 19:05:39 +0000

I liked to see the different aspects into which someone would need to get ready for a school year. Me personally i am all about being orgainzed and prepared, so for me i think this article hit the spot!

By: Ashley Pietranowicz

Ashley Pietranowicz — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 01:48:31 +0000

All of this is good readiness that any teacher should follow (minus the IEP part). There is nothing wrong with being prepared. I job shadowed at a special needs school and the drop off and pick up of the kids on buses ran so smoothly. It was amazing!

By: Pat Bellinder

Pat Bellinder — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:46:10 +0000

Working as an aide in special education, it would be very useful to have access to the children’s IEP’s. That way we would be informed and know how to better deal with a particular situation that might arise during the course of the day.

By: crystal morillon

crystal morillon — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:45:50 +0000

i i strongly beleive one should read the IEP’s it would help you know what is expected and just give you background info in the child. be prepared and it allows you to catch up on the child’s life!

By: Jennifer Rivera

Jennifer Rivera — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:19:12 +0000

it’s true!! teachers have to be prepared from the beginning or before. these tips are good for teachers to follow. I’m pretty sure that if teachers prepare themselves they’ll have a successful, fun classroom. and children will love their teachers.

By: Malti Raja

Malti Raja — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:10:52 +0000

I am also a strong believer of “Getting Ready”, Thank you so much they are great tips and reminders for beginners teacher like me especially. I am voluntering in a school. In any field being prepared is so much helpful and makes our work easier and quicker , Working with children one needs to be more comfortable otherwise children get lost and confused. We get more and more better through practice, by being more organized and continued prepared the year flows smoothly. Again children are counting on us, they need extra encouragement and motivation which through guidance we can support their learning and teaching.

By: Samantha De La Garza

Samantha De La Garza — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 19:42:57 +0000

Being a teacher, it’s very important to be prepared each and every day, especially around the time when school starts. I make sure I’m always prepared for what is to come and also prepare my mind for those children who really need that extra attention.
Great ideas though!

By: cody

cody — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 04:19:30 +0000

Thanks! These are some great ideas