The learning curve is high for novice special education teachers. They must assume full teaching responsibilities while at the same time becoming familiar with district and school policies, curriculum, and assessment policies and procedures. They are expected to build relationships with administrators, teachers, paraprofessionals, families, and other service providers. For the most part, novice special education teachers have the same responsibilities as their more experienced counterparts, even though they may lack the knowledge and skills of their more experienced peers. Novice special education teachers face many challenges. An understanding of these new teachers' unique concerns can help teacher educators plan preservice and ongoing professional development activities for them. This Brief looks at novice special education teachers' concerns in the following areas: (1) Inclusion, collaboration, and interactions with adults; (2) Instructional support; and (3) Managing roles.