Paraprofessional educator

minds of exceptional individuals is the most rewarding and challenging thing I have done thus far in my life. With the exponential growth of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis, it is paramount I become an informed, empowered, and exceptional educator to better support individuals with ASD. By obtaining a Master’s degree from Georgia State University in Multiple and Severe Disabilities, with a concentration in Special Education General and Adapted Curriculum (Autism Spectrum Disorders), I…

Learner and Learning The Dynamic Role of the Special Educator class has encouraged me to reflect on my understandings in the following areas of writing up a student profile, collaborating with families, and differentiated instruction. The Instructional Resource Information System (IRIS) website provided me with great information to guide me in teaching and collaborating. A student profile allows for me to see the whole child, his strengths and weaknesses. Therefore, I can create instruction…

The Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services (bureau) received a state complaint from Megan Collins, Esquire, on August 26, 2016, alleging that the Leon County School District violated federal and state laws relating to the education of students with disabilities. The complaint did not contain all of the required components. During a telephone conversation on September 19, 2016, the complainant provided the facts that supported an IDEA violation. Specifically, the issues are: ISSUE…

If everybody is going at their own speed and not bothering with finding out where the student is or where the other educators are then the student education suffers. The information Mrs. Lawson gave me was helpful because it just verified my feeling teachers should be collaborating with each other and often. Also, this interview gave me some pointers as the best way to…

Statement of Purpose I was raised as an only child until I was 21. At that time, I became the youngest of three after I met my father for the very first time. I am proud to say that I am the first college graduate on each side of my family. This placed a spark in my heart to continue my pursuit of learning and impacting children the best I could. Throughout my grade school career up until college, I always struggled academically in school. I was always a part of the lowest groups in both…

Cultural reciprocity is examining and understanding our own beliefs as professionals, but then realizing our beliefs may differ from our students and their families. As educators, we should be able to negotiate our beliefs with parents in a professional, respectful manner. As discussed in class, cultural reciprocity involves self-awareness, communication, and collaboration. The teachers referring M.A could have taken a more…

I have witnessed two parents’ interactions with special education educators during my fieldwork experience. Both of these experiences could have been approached better using cultural reciprocity to ensure that the teachers understand the parents’ point of view and to take it into consideration. The observations were conducted in an Integrated Co-teaching (ICT) classroom in the second grade. I have witnessed an interaction between a parent and the special education teacher. The student is a…

I will provide opportunities of professional development for all staff members. Shared planning times, collaboration, and professional learning communities will be a hallmark of my practice. Connection. Persistence is identified with Alabama Educator Code of Ethics Standard 1: Professional Conduct. It includes engaging in learning experiences necessary in professional development to encourage student learning. Caring. This means to treat others as you want to be treated including but not…

They need educators to be creative and use their skills to ensure they are meeting the needs of each student with severe and multiple disabilities (Vize, 2012). The important factor for teachers to remember is to follow the student’s IEP and to know their students’…

Statement of Research Problem The United States has seen an influx of international students over the past decade. The increasing number of students that enter the U.S. education who are not proficient in English has been challenging for educators. In order to alleviate some the stress on the student 's behalf many companies have begun producing software and other various forms of technology to help support these students’ education. These are students that not only have to develop critical…