Individualized Education Program

Issues within Common Core State Standards The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) is an educational program created in recent years by governors and educational leaders. This project was created by their respective parties or organizations. The CCSS was an attempt to educational reform after the failure of No Child Left Behind (NCLB). NCLB was in place during previous president G. Bush while he was in office and was led by his administration. Since the release of the Common Core many issues have…

Early intervention and early education are both extremely important to children with disabilities. There are two main differences between early intervention and early education. However, no matter the differences both programs exist for the same reasons, but there are many challenges that face delivery of early intervention services. This essay will furnish an overview of the three statements mentioned above. Early intervention and early education has two main differences. The first…

Statement of Intent Dennis Hisamoto, Applicant for the School Psychology Program In third grade, my teacher suggested I be considered for special education. Fifteen years later, with the financial support from my scholarship, I became the first in my family to obtain a college degree. Some would call this phenomenon sweet irony. I, however, call it a rush to judgment due to a failure to acknowledge that issues outside of school could adversely bleed into the classroom. While at the time I was…

many ways in which to help students who struggle as learners in the classroom including assistive technology and response to intervention to help reinforce content. It may be necessary if frequent difficulty is met to refer students for special education services and to begin the collaboration within the school on how to best serve the student. It is also important to attempt to serve each student within the classroom with whatever instructional methods and processes that may be most…

Jennifer Kortge is a School Social Worker for a special education consortium of three different school districts in Lapeer County, in Michigan. The three school districts she services include Imlay City, Dryden, and Almont community schools. As a School Social Worker for a special education consortium Jennifer is required to provide special education social work services for students that are experiencing social, emotional, or behavioral issues. During the interview Jennifer mentioned that…

the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). This theory pertains to the concepts of behaviors that people can assert control over e.g. exercise routine. The key component of this model is behavioral intentions and the person’s evaluation of the possibility of risk or benefit to be the outcome of the behavior. The TPB consists of six major constructs that formulate a person’s control over his or her behavior. These six major constructs are the following: (a) Attitudes-person’s favorable or…

While engaging in the observation process at Evans Elementary, I was able to interview Mrs. Robin Boehning, a special education supervisors from the MCIU. Mrs. Boehning shared her insights on how the process works and how to manage your time as a supervisor. The MCIU follows the state initiative for teacher observations. In addition to the teacher observations, additional…

I grew up in a household, which valued reading but it wasn’t until I was in middle school that I truly fell in love with the liberal arts. My seventh grade English teacher used Shakespeare to exemplify the modern dramatic literature style. Her passion for teaching and fondness of classical works instilled an eagerness to explore further literature. My deep-seated appreciation for English became stronger in high school, as I discovered authors such as Dostoyevsky and Hardy. My interest in the…

Conflict in the classroom is inevitable, and teachers have a legal responsibility to diffuse and deal with it no matter which form it is in. Classroom curriculum standards, classroom management strategies, school or district-based policies, as well as state and federal legislation are the tools that a teacher has to work with to gain the skills and information necessary to achieve what is legally expected of them. Conflict in classrooms comes in many forms and while it usually falls into a…

stands for a free and appropriate public education for children with disabilities as stated by the federal government. Children with disabilities who are found eligible for additional educational services must be provided with special instruction, support, and services at no extra cost to the parents. These services should meet the needs of the student and help them further their academic career. These services should also help students prepare for further education, employment, and independent…