Teaching in a self-contained special education classroom is one of the most rewarding positions in education. It is also often one of the most challenging. In addition, when teachers and support staff look for professional development opportunities to support their professional growth, they find a lack of options. Whether it is lack of support, lack of resources, or lack of curriculum, sometimes staff that are in this setting feel like they are on an island by themselves.
Learner Objectives: Explore a plethora of resources and strategies to utilize in a self-contained setting to teach some of our most involved students. Leave with resources and a list of contacts and agencies that can provide a variety of assistance long after this professional development day ends. Have a chance to collaborate with each other to find answers to things dealt with day to day.