Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Case: new teacher frustration After first semester a new teacher was given a "backup" class to teach for students who failed first semester. The class has 29 students and 2/3 of those students are the most consistent behavior issues in the ninth grade. At first, there was no support provided but administration worked it out so there could be a special education teacher in the room with her during 7th period. Unfortunately, the special ed teacher causes more disruptions than help. Administration has given very little attention to the situation since providing the extra classroom support. The regular education teacher is extremely frustrated and is considering leaving the teaching profession altogether. This regular education teacher's mentor has constantly tried encouraging her to keep pressing on and do the very best she can to make sure these students get the highest quality education possible. What can the regular education teacher do to resolve the issues with the special education teacher and turn the negative situation into a positive? Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) I agree that the first step should be the teacher and special education teacher having a discussion on the issues present in class. Next, they should both discuss the expectations of the special education teacher. Collaborative teaching is a challenging method of teaching and communication is essential. This method of instruction can be very beneficial to students if implemented correctly.