Special Ed

Special Ed is another class where many fear to tread. Don't. It is a very educational and eye opening experience. I have subbed in behavior, life skills, adult transition, LAP, and many other special education classrooms. Remember that all special education classrooms have PARA's who know what is going on and can pretty much run the show. I always ask for their help, advice, guidance. They hate subs who come in and try to boss them around, because often - no always- they know more about these kids than we do.

Remember to be patient, calm, sympathetic, and keep a sense of humor. I have a HUGE amount of respect for special education teachers. I don't have the ability to do this on an everyday basis, but I can do it here and there and give those spec ed teachers a break.