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What strategies can I start learning now that will help me create an inclusive, safe, and emotionally supportive classroom for students with disabilities?

I want to be a Special Education and I really excited to do that, but sometimes I feel like I am a little behind on the learning I should start doing before I am in the classroom aside from the classes I am already taking in college.

fall25 teaching special-education
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Jerome’s Answer

Internships! Connect with those doing the work and just ask about their journey and approach. Almost treat it like an interview. The College of Adaptive Arts is doing great work within the space.
Thank you comment icon Thanks so much! I hadn’t thought about approaching it like an interview, but that makes a lot of sense. I’ll start looking into internships!! Allyssa
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Sonjanita L.’s Answer

Hello,

1) I would recommend reviewing Social-Emotional Resources and free webinars offered by CASEL = The Collaborative for Academic and Social Emotional Learning. They are a nationally recognized organization that a number of school districts rely on. Try the free 1 hour "Intro to SEL course" https://casel.org/professional-development/

2) You'll also want to create a bank of student check-in questions/icebreakers/activities that you can pull from when you do check ins...beyond just academic-oriented questions. I would also keep fidget toys, stuffed animals, stress balls on hand for students to play with during these 1:1 check ins.

3) Watch this great video on YouTube : Rita Pierson: Every kid needs a champion | TED Talk

4) Other free webinars on this topic (You can also earn certificates that can be added to your resume/profile):
a) Learning for Justice: https://www.learningforjustice.org/professional-development/webinars?field_topic_target_id=All&field_professional_development_t_target_id_reference=86083
b) Edweb: https://home.edweb.net/
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