Career questions tagged special-education
What is Criminal Justice course like?
I'm taking a ACE career center at hermatige high for the summer classes, and I wanna know what criminal Justice talks about and what are it's speacialties
How can I develop healthy boundaries and habits early on as a BCBA so I can be effective and present for my clients? #Spring26
I am majoring in psychology with the goal of becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). I have a strong passion for working with children with special needs, especially those with autism. I currently work in ABA therapy and previously spent three years working in a special education preschool, which helped build my interest in this field. Through these experiences, I’ve developed skills in behavior management, communication, patience, and creating supportive learning environments. I’m especially interested in continuing to grow in applied behavior analysis and making a long-term impact supporting children and their families.
What is the best way to prepare for a early education classroom?
I am a sophomore in Early Childhood Education with a minor in special education. I just started as a substitute teacher, but I am unsure of what else to do to prepare for my future classroom.
What are different work-study opportunities that might have to do with Elementary or Special Education?
I want to be an elementary school teacher and I want to become more involved with programs that might support that. I also am hoping to get a job during the school year.
What is the best path to becoming a district-level special education program manager ?
I will soon attend college for my teachers licenses in general and special education. I will then return to pursue my masters to become a BCBA.
Special education
What college major should I choose to work with students who have servere special needs?
How should start preparing?
What should I do if want to go into special education in the future, are there any steps now I can take now as a High school student like volunteer to prepare for that?
How can I become the teacher students need in todays world?
Restarting school in the Spring with the goal to become an elementary school special ed teacher. Currently working as a paraprofessional assisting students on the spectrum and with learning disabilities.
How can I still be an effective teacher if I have special needs students in my classroom?
I'm studying Elementary Education and Special Education at Houghton University.
What is one thing you wish you had done differently while becoming a special ed teacher?
I am a senior this school year, and I would like to attend college to study special education. After that I wish to become a special ed teacher! I am very patient and compassionate.
What does a day in the life of a special education teacher look like?
I am soooo curious!
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.
Which countries have the best opportunities for Special Education professionals?
Hello! My name is Nena , and I am currently studying Special Education in Greece. I am very interested in learning about professional opportunities in this field internationally. Could you please share: Which countries have well-developed Special Education programs? What skills, certifications, or experience are needed to work abroad? Any advice for someone who wants to start a career in Special Education outside their home country? Thank you very much for your help!
What are good focus points to have when it comes to classroom management while maintaining a level of professionalism with your students to assist with their success in learning and understanding the objectives each day?
I am a sophomore in college and my degree program is in obtaining my bachelors in post-secondary social studies for grades 7th-12th grades. I am also an Inclusion Aide in the Special Education department. I love what I do every day and even more so my students definitely make my time worth giving up!
What courses were the biggest help to you as an elementary education major?
I am entering Millersville University in the fall. Just curious as to what others have thought about the courses offered for an education major - like what was your favorite? Or what course really surprised you? #Spring25
What are the biggest challenges you face as a special education teacher? What's the biggest reward you get from being a special education teacher? #Spring25
I am interested in being a kindergarten teacher, perhaps in an international setting.
How can I become a DoDEA teacher for primary school?
I'm a military child who's lived overseas most of my life. I'll be graduating this June in a DoDEA school in Japan. I'll be majoring in Early Childhood Special Education Integrated Teacher Education at SDSU. I've had the dream to be a DoDEA teacher since middle school and I hope to fulfill this.
Is it hard being a special education teacher?
I want to be an autism specialist and work as a special education teacher, so I was curious of how hard the job is so I can prepare myself in advance.
How strong mentally and emotionally do you need to be to be a special education teacher/autism specialist?
Is it a bad idea to pursue this is i struggle mentally and emotionally?
How do you manage finances and student loans as a teacher when teaching is not always the best paying job?
Specifically special education - for special ed teachers, have you noticed that finances are different for you than regular education teachers?
What prepared you the most for teaching children?
I am currently a 9th grader in California and want to pursue higher education in the education field. I hope to be a elementary teacher for 3rd and below for special education or other. I have volunteered at event for kids and kids in general but was wondering what would give me the most insight. What allowed you to understand what teaching would entail the most and what did you do to prepare.
What are good summer opportunities for someone intrested in teaching?
I am currently a 9th grader that is looking for summer opportunities mainly through things such as internships, camps, and workshops. I am looking for a more ways other then just volunteering for one event as though it gives you hours it doesn't mean much more. I doesn't matter if I need to write an essay need recommendation letters etc. to get in as I am able to attain and do all of it. I have experience in the volunteer field as I have been volunteering since before 6th grade for multiple events and have experience reaching out to organizations to ask questions and events that I can help with. (It also doesn't matter if it's paid or not.)
How do I best prepare myself for after graduation, for when I have to go out and be a "real adult"?
I am currently a Junior Special Education major at Texas A&M and the end of my college career is quickly approaching and I feel wholly unprepared! I am excited about the next step, but it feels so daunting and it feels like I am about to be thrown in with the sharks.
What kind of AP or DE classes should someone take if they want to become a special education teacher ?
Are there certain ones that you would say offer more benefit to learning? I'm a freshman looking to pick my sophomore year classes.
What is the annual salary for a special educator?
How to be a special educator?
What different fields of work can you do as an occupational therapist?
Grade 12, interested in becoming an occupational therapist. I am looking at colleges now and trying to figure that side of it out. I love working with children and special needs children but am also interested in what else I can do with this degree.
How do I become a successful Special education teacher?
I am a sophomore and I have had more experience with special education dancers, students, and adults than most people at my age. Working with special education individuals has always been an interest of mine and I definitely feel like there needs to be more people to help them. Thank you for taking the time to answer my question!
How to connect better with students?
Currently an eduction major in junior year, I am just starting fieldwork and I notice an overwhelming amount of students who tend to hate school and not do anything that involves learning. What are some tips and tricks to motivate students to learn.
How can I start a career in special needs education??
I like American sign language.
If I go into the Special Education as my major could I do psychology as my minor ?
I have had interests in doing psychology and I think that it would also help a lot of how to understand more of the kids that ide be teaching.