Tips for Entry
Get an internship or part-time job in an educational organization, assisted living facility, or other organization that works with people with disabilities or impairments.
Visit the Web sites of professional organizations such as Adapted Physical Education National Standards, https://www.apens.org, and SHAPE America, https://www.shapeamerica.org, for teaching ideas and news.
Find career advice, job listings, and other resources on the National Association of Special Education Teachers' Web site, https://www.naset.org.
Improve your skills, knowledge, and chances of finding work by getting certified. Find information on certification at https://www.apens.org/certification.html.
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