SUNY Albany Graduate Student
kmlee@albany.edu
Welcome to this Elementary Special Education Placement LibGuide! This guide is designed for undergraduate students at University at Albany, SUNY, majoring or minoring in elementary special education, particularly those exploring which setting they would prefer working in for their future careers. This resource will provide foundations knowledge and strategies to discover more about the diverse students and setting options you may find yourself in.
The guide covers general topics in special education including special education law and processes, different types of disabilities and classroom and behavioral management strategies. You will understand more intricacies about the different classroom settings you may encounter, the roles of interdisciplinary teams and collaboration as a special education teacher.
The information about special education settings and the various needs of different students with disabilities will assist you in deciding which educational setting you might prefer according to your strengths and interests as a future educator.