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Special Education Special Education IEPs and Forms Lesson Plans Behavior Management From Jerry Webster, your Guide to Special Education I heard from a parent that her son's special education teacher told her that collecting data was cumbersome. I was floored, so I address it in my blog "So, Do Your Job" which has already generated some heat. I give you another technique from Doug Lemov's book Teach Like a Champion, but abbreviate it because . . . well, I'm not sure it helps most special education teachers. So, Do Your Job Is data collection cumbersome? Or is it your job? Well written IEP goals should be measurable, so work on that goal writing, and collect that data! Teach Like a Champion -- Technique 26 Technique 26 is another take on "Wait Time." It's "Everyone Writes," which encourage students to put their thoughts in writing. So, This Is a Village I met a whole lot of great folks at the Southern Nevada chapter of FEAT (Families for Effective Autism Treatment) from agencies, programs and educational programs that positively impact children with autism in my community. That's my village, the one that helps me as a teacher and partner with my parents meet their childrens' needs. Have you found yours? Aides -- Bane or Boom? At my new school, I was blessed with a great classroom aide, Diane, who has a real heart for special ed kids. Still, she struggles because she wants to be... Read more Special Education Ads Special Education School Letter Parent Letters Business Letters Teachers Templates Featured Articles Teaching Strategies and Best Practices Behavior Tips and Tricks Lesson Plans for Inclusion and Special Education Students Classroom Management and Discipline Strategies Disabilities in Special Education Literacy - Reading and Writing Strategies for LD Students   More from About.com Thanksgiving Recipes Herb-roasted turkey with cornbread stuffing, cranberry relish and roasted squash, sweet and tart fruit pies, and many more. More> Choose the Perfect Gift Whether you're looking for teens, teachers, grandparents or even pets, we have suggestions to make shopping easier. More> This newsletter is written by: Jerry Webster Special Education Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Special Education newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads How to Write an IEP Dealing With Problem Behaviors Special Education Careers Assessment for Special Education Reading Strategies for Students with LD Advertisement