Sunday, July 17, 2011
What could you call yourself as a Special Education teacher to avoid the stigma it comes with?
I don't know if this is a common problem for most special education teachers, but I am having this issue. I work for multiple campuses at a small charter district and we are told confidentiality is very important. I am only at certain campuses on certain days, and work with multiple teachers at each campus (K-12th). Every now and then a parent or student will ask who I am or what I do. I was wondering if anyone knew what a good answer is that avoids the stigma of a "special education teacher". I am in a full inclusion district and work with learning disabled students for the most part, so I generally work with everyone in the class. I do not want a parent or student wanting me to not work with them or their child because they are not "special ed". I realize this may seem like a small thing, but I have been wondering how I can answer the questions without sounded like a teachers aid or breaking the confidentiality of the students I do work with. If anyone has any ideas please let me know. Thank you.
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