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Module: Supporting Beginning Special Educators: Tips for School Leaders
Initial Thoughts

Please jot down your Initial Thoughts to the following questions.

Anna and Michael—the two teachers who left—both described feeling overwhelmed in their new positions. Are their feelings typical of those experienced by other beginning special education teachers? Why or why not?

What were some of the problems that Anna and Michael experienced that might be unique to special education positions?

What could administrators like Dr. Monroe be doing to support new hires like Christine, Kevin, and other beginning special educators during their early years?


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