Special Education: Safety in the Classroom

Choose the best outfit for working in the special education classroom.

Closed-toe shoes with non-skid soles, knit pants, and long hair held up in a clip.

Back injuries are the most common classroom injuries. Which of the following is a recommended technique for preventing back injury?

Squat, lock and lift

Stress management is crucial for special education employees. Which of the following are good techniques for calming down?

Take deep breaths, count to 10, or take a short walk.

You are working in the special education classroom when the raised voice of one of your coworkers catches your attention. They are speaking loudly in a student's face, pointing, and slamming objects on the table. What is the best way to handle this situation?

Touch your coworker on the shoulder and say, "You have a phone call," or other emergency signal chosen by your classroom team to indicate when a situation is becoming heated.

A student who has a tendency for this behavior may yank on your hand/arm without warning, affecting your back, arm or shoulder, and potentially causing you to lose your balance and stumble.

Tugging

Why is it especially important to maintain a positive attitude in a special education classroom?

Your attitude influences student behavior, and your actions will determine your students' reactions.

Which activity can you also do while maintaining focus on a special education classroom?

none of the above