This text recognizes the breadth of information and teaching skills new special education teachers must demonstrate in order to be effective. In response, this reflective guide offers realistic, structured activities to help student teachers transition from pre-service training to meeting the challenges of teaching students with mild to moderate disabilities. The authors combine pertinent topics, reality-based field experiences, and lessons from their personal experience to equip students with the skills and information required to plan and deliver instruction in today's special education classroom.