Special Education

help from special education in her inclusion classes. Even when she needs help, she refuses to accept the accommodations. She wants to do on her own and earn the grade. Teachers have noted that Madison often refuses to accept help and will argue or deny she needs the help even though data shows she does better when she receives accommodations (moving to a quiet setting to take tests). The IEP notes some of the behaviors that Madison exhibits when she is asked to utilize special education…

responsibility, especially for special education teachers. As a special education teacher, it is crucial to be realistic about future options for students with disabilities, discuss and get to know the individual student and discuss/discover their wants and needs, and involve the individual’s parents in the transition planning process. Those 3 factors play an important role in providing the student with the best opportunities possible for life after high school. As a special educator, being…

what you may do with your life. 1. Although there are many occupations out there, the one I would choose would be a Special Education teacher. Those who go into the career of teaching are obviously not in it for the money, but they’re simply in it because of their love for teaching children. There is a story behind my chosen career, one that is worth sharing. My brother has been in Special-Ed all of his life, and because of his disability, he has struggled. Jerran, my brother, has had both…

Prior to taking Introduction to Education this semester, I had never heard of the Ohio Standards for the Teaching Profession and was not aware that such a concept existed (ODE, 2005, p. 1). These standards outline what it means to be a professional in the field of education. After reading through the seven standards and what will be expected of me as an educator, I now understand that much more will be expected of me than simply teaching my content area. I will (1) respect the diversity of my…

For this assignment, I interviewed a general education second-grade teacher, and a special education teacher at Hammond elementary School. After completing the interviews I was able to understand more about inclusion. I was also able to observe the second grade classroom at two different times. The first observation was before the interviews. And the second observation was during instruction. At these times I was able to pay particular attention on how the teachers used their strategy for…

Special education eligibility is governed by IDEA, but there are no fixed guidelines for determining who is eligible for special education. This is an essential notion to understand. It means that under IDEA, the IEP team has the flexibility to decide if a child will be eligible for services. IDEA gives qualified children with disabilities ages 3 through 21 the right to a free appropriate public education (Ed.gov, 2016). Although a child 's doctor identified them with a disability that is not…

years. (3) Special education’s story begins in the early 20th century. Parents of these children began forming advocacy groups to bring education to these children with special needs.…

have altered the manner in which I conduct research, interpret data, and engage with my participants, therefore influencing this work. My passion for special education is evident in my academic, professional, and personal life, as I am driven to enhance the quality of life for those with a disability. My interest in the field of special education was not innate, as life occurrences shaped the way I view and interact with others. My life journey created the individual I am today, thus…

However, the right to education is a universal right that should extend to all children and youth around the world including the disabilities. According to Mba (1995), describe how there have been the several criticisms of Nigerian education that have failed to consider those learners with differences. Nevertheless,…

Mitch Aldrich – Special Education – Resource Teacher I am so grateful to be joining the Holston View community! This will be my 10th year teaching students with special needs. I love working with children who learn in different ways and establishing a caring and supportive environment for them to best achieve their goals. I was born in Virginia, so in many ways I feel like moving to Bristol is like coming home. I taught students in Phoenix and Denver previously, but I’m looking forward to a…