Monday, July 22, 2013

Being a Resource Specialist is a blast(but a lot of hard work)~

It's the best job in the world! Being a Resource Specialist is like putting together a jigsaw puzzle in some ways- and there is never a dull moment. I put together this manual because I really do think I have learned a few shortcuts over the years. I started out as a special ed aide in 1980 and have taught K-12, been a program specialist (no thanks, I like my family of students and teachers), and for the last almost 20 years have taught at a small Title I elementary school on the California coast. I have received excellent feedback on this manual, and plan to improve it over the months to come. I am going to send out 3 Free "How to be a Resource Specialist" manuals to the first people who comment on my blog! And please give me any ideas you have for more tips you would like me to include! Enjoy! 
Laura

15 comments:

  1. This is great! I love your blog - the "recipes" are amazing, and the picture of your 4th of July cake was much appreciated. I am a teacher in a self-contained class for students with Autism transitioning to be a resource specialist in an inclusion environment! Your book suggestion was GREAT!

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  2. What great information!! And so well put-together!

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  3. This looks wonderful! After being a classroom teacher for the last 18 years, I will be a Title I/RTI Specialist Coach next year and am always looking for materials like this to get started!!

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    1. Lori- send me your email! I am at LKirschn@gmail.com

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  4. Could you all send me your email addresses? Theresa, Lori, and Joyful teacher--you get the free copies! Thank you for all your sweet comments! Laura

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  5. You can email me directly at LKirschn@gmail.com

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  6. bummer that I missed this. I have 5 special ed kids in my class this year. Looks like great stuff

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  7. Id love a copy if you're willing to email me. I'm the ESE Specialist, as well as the Kindergarten teacher, at a small school in Florida and could use all the help I can get :)

    msbrock123@gmail.com

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  8. This looks like a great packet! What a great idea to put it all together!
    Kate
    Fun in ECSE

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  9. This looks wonderful! Where can I purchase it?

    Rae
    Mindful Rambles

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    1. Rae- it is on my TPT store. If you decide To purchase it, I will send you another one of my products free! Just let me know…:-)

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  12. I just nominated you for a Lieber Award. Check out the details at Creating Art With Kids:
    http://creatingartwithkids.blogspot.com/2013/07/lieber-award.html

    Enjoy!
    Renee

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  13. Being a resource specialist is definitely a fun challenge, we definitely wear a lot of hats I think. This looks like an interesting resource!

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