Search results for: Parker-Katz Michelle

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Perspectives on Induction of Beginning Special Educators: Research Summary, Key Program Features, and the State of State-Level Policies
Authors: Bay Mary, Parker-Katz Michelle
The purpose of this article is to offer an analysis of factors related to providing support and guidance to beginning special educators and to recommend directions for research, practice, and policy. The authors summarize the empirical studies pertaining to induction for special educators. They also describe key features of effective programs, summarize state-level policy initiatives and offer recommendations.
Published: 2009
Updated: May. 11, 2009
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Preparing Special Education Mentors Using Classroom Artifacts as a Vehicle for Learning About Teaching
Authors: Parker-Katz Michelle, Tejero Hughes Marie
The authors investigate a project that focuses on preparing special educators to mentor preservice teachers throughout their preparation program, instead of mostly at the end of their program. Through use of classroom literacy artifacts, mentors are prepared in how to guide novices as they transition through coursework and into classroom practice. Experienced and novice teachers participate in the research. They work together as part of an ongoing preparation program. Findings indicate that mentors can select and use artifacts that illustrate teaching complexities.
Published: 2008
Updated: May. 11, 2009