Lessons Learned from the Special Education Classroom

Peg Grafwallner, M.Ed., is an Instructional Coach/Reading Specialist at a large urban school in Milwaukee, WI. Currently, Peg models, coaches, and assists teachers in creating comprehensive literacy lessons meant to enhance skill-building. As an educator and parent of both a gifted and talented child and a special needs child, Peg advocated for her children’s education, explicitly supporting the needs of both children while also reinforcing the expectations of their teachers.

• Chapter 1: Accept Every Student as They AreChapter 2: Scaffolding a Lesson is Just Good TeachingChapter 3: Responding to Every StudentChapter 4: Students Want to Feel LovedChapter 5: Empathy, Equality, and EquityChapter 6: The Community of FamilyChapter 7: Change Your Language; Change Your MindsetChapter 8: Share What You’ve Learned with OthersChapter 9: Ask Your Colleagues for HelpChapter 10: Celebrate—It’s Good for the SoulAbout the Author

I've been eagerly awaiting Peg Grafwallner's first book, and the result is an abundance of wisdom and practical strategies from an experienced, impassioned educator. Grafwallner has long been my go-to source for inspiring ideas that strengthen my relationships with students and their parents. Equal parts heart and sage advice, this book will transform your teaching!