The many faces of special education : their unique talents in working with students with special needs and in life -- Contents -- Foreword -- Introduction -- Chapter One: Myths about Special Educators -- Chapter Two: Tolerance -- Chapter Three: Empathy and Active Listening -- Chapter Four: The Ability to Build Relationships with Students -- Chapter Five: Recognition of Positive Actions -- Chapter Six: Addressing Discipline Challenges -- Chapter Seven: The Ability to Create Individualized Educational Plans for Students -- Chapter Eight: The Ability to See Progress in Small Steps -- Chapter Nine: The Ability to Adapt -- Chapter Ten: The Ability to Focus on the Individual Needs of Others through Ongoing Assessment -- Chapter Eleven: Problem Solving -- Chapter Twelve: Collaboration -- Chapter Thirteen: Advocacy and Empowerment -- Chapter Fourteen: Family Support -- Conclusion -- About the Authors

Those who enter the special education profession should be recognized as positive contributors to society. This book celebrates the many talents of special educators and how those talents are utilized throughout all facets of life. It provides an excellent view of the positive dispositions of special educators and can also be utilized by employers seeking to employ special educators who possess these dispositions. .