Special Education: An Impediment to Providing Effective and Safe Learning Environments for Students with Moderate to Severe Disabilities
Problem of Practice
Educating and servicing students with moderate to severe disabilities within a public school setting are growing concerns for the Inland Empire. Over the past decade San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) has sustained an influx of students who qualify for moderate to severe special day classroom (SDC) settings and special education services. Classrooms are filled to maximum capacity, thus creating a high demand for extra support and resources, however resources are insufficient and difficult to obtain. Vast majorities of moderate to severe students who attend SBCUSD contain …show more content…
More specifically, “Previous research shows that the quality of children’s teachers is important in influencing academic achievement” (Carlson, Lee, & Westat, 2004, p. 93). Defining attributes that contribute to a highly qualified teacher is a priority, thus aiding in the development of effective teacher preparation programs. The literature suggests the following characteristics may contribute to high quality special education teachers: experience, credentials, self-efficacy, professional activities, and selected classroom practices (Carlson, Lee & Westat, …show more content…
Establishing and maintaining effective collaboration platforms within an educational setting will have significant influences on students with moderate to severe disabilities. It is vital for special education teachers, paraprofessionals, parents, general education teachers, community members, and school personnel to collaborate in meaningful means, thus ensuring a student’s best interest is the primary focus. The creation of collaborative spaces will provide opportunities to discuss interventions, supports, and resources necessary to safeguard the academic success of a student with moderate to severe
Problem of Practice
Educating and servicing students with moderate to severe disabilities within a public school setting are growing concerns for the Inland Empire. Over the past decade San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) has sustained an influx of students who qualify for moderate to severe special day classroom (SDC) settings and special education services. Classrooms are filled to maximum capacity, thus creating a high demand for extra support and resources, however resources are insufficient and difficult to obtain. Vast majorities of moderate to severe students who attend SBCUSD contain …show more content…
More specifically, “Previous research shows that the quality of children’s teachers is important in influencing academic achievement” (Carlson, Lee, & Westat, 2004, p. 93). Defining attributes that contribute to a highly qualified teacher is a priority, thus aiding in the development of effective teacher preparation programs. The literature suggests the following characteristics may contribute to high quality special education teachers: experience, credentials, self-efficacy, professional activities, and selected classroom practices (Carlson, Lee & Westat, …show more content…
Establishing and maintaining effective collaboration platforms within an educational setting will have significant influences on students with moderate to severe disabilities. It is vital for special education teachers, paraprofessionals, parents, general education teachers, community members, and school personnel to collaborate in meaningful means, thus ensuring a student’s best interest is the primary focus. The creation of collaborative spaces will provide opportunities to discuss interventions, supports, and resources necessary to safeguard the academic success of a student with moderate to severe