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Special Education Process
Identify
Teacher Looks for Signs in Class
Withdrawn
Recent changes in behavior
Continuous lack of ability to complete work
Lack of interest
Easily Frustrated
Easily distracted
Difficulty working with others in small or large groups
Coordination problems
Poor handwriting skills
Poor concept of time
IDEA Large Mindmap
Cannot control emotions
Poor auditory memory
Parents can always ask for special education help and evaluation
Action
Meet with Student
Eligibility is Determined
Yes (Guide to the IEP, 2019)
IEP Development
Others with Knowledge or Special Expertise about Child
School System Rep
Regular Education Teacher(s)
Parents
Student
Services Provided
Progress is measured and program is regularly reviewed
Transition Services Agency Rep
Person Who Can Interpret Evaluation Results
Special Education Teacher or Provider
Figure 1: Traylor 2019
IDEA's Guiding Principle's
(Principles of IEP Development, n.d.)
Irvine Unified School District, CA Guidelines
NECTAC Preschool IEP Guidlines
Who is Involved in the IEP Team
Child Centered
Shared Responsibility & Parent Participation
Least Restrictive Environment
Curriculum, Standards and Assessments
Based on Individual Strengths & Needs
Planning for Adult Outcomes
Positive Behavior Supports
Tool to Guide Instruction & Measure Progresss
No
Understanding More as the Teacher
What is the disability
Differentiation in
class through
Content, Process, Product
IDEA MindMap
Talk to the parent to see what motivates the student
Relay content in diverse ways (visually, verbally, written, environment, equipment)
Ask for students to share what they have learned in diverse ways (speaking, illustrating, writing)
Provide additional time to complete assignments or homework as needed
Present concepts one at a time
Allow tests to be orally administered
Regular mentoring and goal setting with students
Reduced amount of work (Still meeting learning standards)
Break assignments into chunks
Flexible seating options for students
Encourage the student in what they do well
Accountability: setting deadlines for small tasks to be completed and follow up for goals and mentoring
Use clocks in class to show how much time there is to do a task
Gamification
Make learning personally interesting when possible
Provide oral instruction or test taking
Give immediate feedback
Checklists to keep organized
Assistive Technology
If there are services being provided, how can I help
Review the IEP if there is one
Inclusive Classroom
Speak with Parent
Evaluation (If parent & child agrees)
References
U.S. Department of Education. 2019. Archived: Guide To The Individualized Education Program. [online] Available at:
https://www2.ed.gov/parents/needs/speced/iepguide/index.html
[Accessed 3 April 2020].
Watson, S., 2019. Special Education Teaching Strategy Lists For Classroom Success. [online] ThoughtCo. Available at:
https://www.thoughtco.com/practical-strategies-for-the-classroom-3110327
[Accessed 3 April 2020].
Traylor, D., 2019. Ways To Include Parents In The Special Education Process. [online] Owlcation. Available at:
https://owlcation.com/academia/Ways-to-Include-Parents-in-the-Special-Education-Process
[Accessed 3 April 2020].
n.d. ADHD And Motivation. [video] Available at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OM0Xv0eVGtY
[Accessed 4 April 2020].
TeacherVision. 2007. Teaching Students With Special Needs. [online] Available at:
https://www.teachervision.com/special-needs/teaching-students-special-needs
[Accessed 4 April 2020].
n.d. Principles Of IEP Development. [ebook] Rio Salado Education Department. Available at:
http://www.riosalado.edu/web/oer/edu_prep_program_docs/pdfs/IEP_Framework_Guide.pdf
[Accessed 6 April 2020].
Val Beckman (Personal Communication, April 1, 2020)
Minda Gomez (Personal Communication, April 2, 2020)
Tammi Paulzine (Personal Communication, April 3, 2020)
Terri Gokey
Cohort's Mindmaps
Steve's Mindmap
Nick's Mindmap
Gary's Mindmap
Daisy's Mindmap
Amira's Mindmap
Patricia's Mindmap
Wenke's Mindmap
Katie's Mindmap
Todd's Mindmap
Image source: ed.gov
n.d. Special Education: Everything You Need To Know. [video] Available at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H90Po8tHbOU&list=PLfdPnYIUAlXAnH1K372pFlgsMwNrhXm1D
[Accessed 3 April 2020].
The Inclusion Classroom. [Video]. Retrieved from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7euYspGvBsY&list=PLfdPnYIUAlXAnH1K372pFlgsMwNrhXm1D&index=28
Image source: ed.gov