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Special Education in Classroom (Signs (delayed speech and pronunciation…
Special Education in Classroom
Signs
delayed speech and pronunciation problems
trouble learning the basics: days of weeks, letters, colors
lack of ability to concentrate in the classroom
difficulty in allowing routines
difficulty following inscrutions
problems socializing with peers
ignoring the teacher
no participation in the classroom
Parent Involvement
Establish communication with parents early.
Parents should be present for collaboration in student's IEP.
Parents provide critical information about students; they tend to understand how their child thinks better then anyone else.
Parents need to know what skills are being focused on in the classroom. Lends to the focus being carried on into the household.
Parents provide important information of students weaknesses, stelnghths, background, history, and learning style.
Parents are the best advocates for their child.
Referral to Special Education
Step 1: Recognition of trouble in the classrooms.
Noticing signs in the classroom is different for every students.
Mobility: Is the student progressing mobility wise like their peers?
Language: Does the student have trouble speaking, hearing, pronouncing words?
Sight: Does the student see clearly, squint when look at object close or fr away?
Step 2: Pre-Referal
This is a formal process that help identify the students needs and develop alternative education strategies.
Pre-referal is conducted by a team of teachers, administrators, parents, ect.
Many school systems have adapted and RTI plan. RTI meaning response to intervention.
RTI is composed of three tiers .
Tier 1: Using high quality general education instruction conducted in the core curriculum classroom .
Tier 2: Includes target group instruction to help improve performance.
Tier 3: Consist of intensive, individual instruction.
Step 3: Special Education Evaluation
Evaluation is done by administration, general education teachers, special education teachers, consolers and nurses.
Often schools must receive parents consent to refer a child to special education.
Step 4: Special Education Evaluation
In accordance to IDEA, studnets referer to special education must have their evaluation completed within 60 days.
Once again, the evaluation is conducted by a team, not just one person.
Majority of students receive evaluation in intelligence, achievement, behavioral, disability specific needs and medical.
Step 5: Eligibility
IDEA states that students are entitled to free appropriate public educations.
For eligibility students must have a disability defined by IDEA which hurts their ability to learn and the students must receive special education to benefit from education.
Step 6: Individual Learning Plan
An individual learning plan is a legal contract between the parents of the student and the school district.
IEPs vary great from student to students.
Basic parts of an IDP:
Student profile including background, history, strengths, weaknesses and performance in the classroom reports..
Initiation and duration dates. Goals set for the students, when the learning starts, when the skill is projected to be mastered by.
Special instructional factors needed by the student. Example, assistive technology, translation, sign language.
Any special transportation needs for the student.
Statement of method and frequency in evaluation of goals being meet.
Students who are older than 16, have steps being taken to address the transition out of high school.
Step 7: Implementing IEP
Team members work together to start specific plan for students.
Team member meet as often as needed to make sure students goals are being worked towards and meet.
Schools are not required to meet all goals but, provide that a good faith effort was in trying to get goals meet.
Follow goals and benchmarks to insure best education for student.
Step 8: Reevaluation
Occurs every year. The purpose to reevaluate the IEP is to see how the IEP worked and didn't work. Also, to come up with the next years plan.
Even though a revelation is conducted every year, a large assessment on the students ability is not required to be done but, every three years.
CITATIONS
Logsdon, A. (n.d.). Why Parents Have Such an Important Role in Special Education. Retrieved from
https://www.verywellfamily.com/parental-importance-special-education-2162701
Public Broadcasting Service. (2012, July 20). Signs of Learning Disabilities. Retrieved from
http://www.pbs.org/parents/education/learning-disabilities/basics/signs/
Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities. (n.d.). Special Education Referral Process. Retrieved from
http://www.projectidealonline.org/v/special-education-referral-process/