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(Generally students with moderate to severe disabilites)
What are the biggest challenges you face?
- Why did you decide to become a Special Education teacher?
- What does it take to be a good Special Education teacher?
- What advice would you give a first-year Special Education teacher?
- What are the biggest challenges you face?
- How do you meet these challenges?
- How do you balance the many demands on your time?
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Last Updated: October 21, 2009
