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!) The teacher and the special ed teacher need to discuss the objectives for the class and how to attain them. They need to work collaboratively to resolve the behavioral issues in the class so the class can see that they are united and have anticipated the disruptions with solutions. If the teachers cannot come to an agreement after numerous attempts, the principal needs to become involved.