Transformational Tools for Special Educators - Available January 2026 - Preorder Now!

  • Title:Transformational Tools for Special Educators: How to Beat Burnout and Become the Best at What You Do
  • Author:Katrina G. Huels Foreword by Steve McMahon
  • Publication Date:2026
  • Grade Level:PreK-12
  • ISBN:9798348834975
  • Publisher:Corwin Press

Avoid burnout and reclaim your passion

Burnout has become the silent epidemic threatening the very heart of special education. People enter the field with a passion to make a difference, only to find themselves overwhelmed by endless paperwork, high-stakes meetings, behavioral crises, and the unrelenting pace of the work. While professional development addresses topics like specialized instruction, behavior management, and IEP development, a critical gap remains: training that helps special educators sustain themselves and thrive in their roles.

Transformational Tools for Special Educators offers a way forward. Grounded in neurology and emotional intelligence research, this resource equips educators with practical, time-efficient strategies that fit into the realities of the school day. Inside, you'll find:

  • Research-backed tools across the five domains of emotional intelligence
  • Insights into how consistent use of the tools rewires the brain for better balance, resilience, and clarity
  • Real-world scenarios reflecting the diverse roles of special education professionals
  • Strategies designed for use individually, in professional learning communities, or across districts

Whether you are new to the field or a veteran, a teacher or a paraprofessional, an administrator or a related service provider, this book helps you reclaim your energy, restore your balance, and sustain the passion that first drew you to special education.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Part 1: Setting the Stage - The Crisis, The Science, The Framework 

Chapter 1: The Burnout Crisis

Chapter 2: Emotional Intelligence and Neuroplasticity

Chapter 3: Transformative Tools: Structure and Function

Part II: Transformative Tools and Strategies 

Chapter 4: Developing Self-Awareness

Chapter 5: Self-Awareness Tools

Chapter 6: Developing Self-Regulation

Chapter 7: Self-Regulation Tools

Chapter 8: Developing Motivation

Chapter 9: Motivation Tools

Chapter 10: Applied Harmony

Chapter 11: External Emotional Intelligence Tools

Chapter 12: Empathy Tools

Chapter 13: Social Skills Tools

Closing Thoughts

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