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Mentor Training
Mentor Training
You may choose to go through these modules in any order. It is estimated it will take 30-45 minutes to complete each module. Upon completion of your three modules each semester, please complete the evaluation and submit a form to earn your certificate of completion. These are found on the Conclusion page
Module Introduction
Module Introduction
The CSUF induction program is for Multiple Subject, Single Subject and Education Specialist Educators. Many of you are VERY experienced and knowledgeable and experienced in supporting students with special needs including Neurodivergent Learners, Gifted and Talented Learners. You also have extensive experience with collaboration between Ed. Specialists and Gen Ed. Educators, the IEP process and engaging the family in the education of their learners.
This module is more intended for our Gen Ed Educators but I encourage the Ed Specialists to share their expertise with all of us on this Tips for working with students with special needs Padlet. Please add your name.
Policies and Ca. Dept of Ed. Support
Policies and Ca. Dept of Ed. Support
Explore then Bookmark the CA Dept of Ed Website for everything you need to know about the policies and resources offered by the Ca. Dept of Ed.
Collaboration between Gen Ed and Ed Specialist Educators
Collaboration between Gen Ed and Ed Specialist Educators
Strategies for effective GE/SPed collaboration can be found at 5 tips for collaboration.
Read about Co-teaching that works: special and general educators’ perspectives on collaboration bu Edutopia.
Read about and get good ideas for collaborating related to IEPs.
Collaboration between Gen Ed and Ed specialists is a great resource as well
Tips for Gen Ed Teachers
Tips for Gen Ed Teachers
Special Ed Strategies does a great job of giving easy to implement strategies for Gen Ed teachers to support students with special needs.
Learning disabilities Association is a great resource as well
Explore Down Syndrome Organization if you have learners with Down Syndrome in your classroom.
Autism Speaks is a great resource for teachers of students with Autism.
This is the Padlet created by mentors in Spring 2025. Some excellent tips were shared!
This is the Padlet created by mentors in Fall 2025. Excellent tips!
IEPs
IEPs
Read what to expect during an IEP meeting to get a good overview
Watch Tips for planning and running IEP meetings
Positively learning discusses how to organize and IEP binder.
Getting organized for IEP meetings has a LOT of resources for IEP meetings. Some of them are from TPT and have a fee though ;-(
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