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Special Education Process (Module2, Unit3 Activity1), (Dina Abu-Hashma) -…
Special Education Process (Module2, Unit3 Activity1), (Dina Abu-Hashma)
Some differentiated instructions that can be
used to assist students who are struggling
Scaffolding
(break learning into chunks. The chunks
follow a logical order and move toward a clear goal)
Graphic organization
(Mapping out ideas using pictures and charts)
Multisensory instruction
(When students use all their senses, they remember the material better)
Mnemonics
(Students use special phrases to help them remember information)
Allow for Do-Overs
(allowing students to work at their own pace through computer-aided instruction)
Reciprocal learning
(allow students to become teachers to share what they’ve learned and ask classmates questions)
small group instruction
( it is very helpful to kids with learning and thinking differences)
Signs of a struggling student
Short attention span and poor memory
Has difficulty pronouncing words (poor with phonics)
Intense Anxiety Towards Assessments
Difficulty Sleeping or Eating
They repeatedly express their negativity towards the school
They Struggle with Time Management
Spending Excessive Time on Homework
They have difficulty following steps or instructions
Avoiding talking about school
They show signs of potential learning disabilities
Clear Signs of Boredom or Disinterest
Too many sick days
Involving parents to help with children struggles
Provide After-School Activities (include parents, teacher, and students.
Involve parents more in decision-making processes
Encourage parents to provide academic and emotional support
give parents feedback about how their children are performing with homework.
Encourage parents to ensure that children get proper diet and sleep
easy communication tools (platforms, social media, apps, live meetings, phone numbers exchange)
Inform the parents about their child struggles
How to determine if a student should be
referred to special education services?
Give the student an evaluation test
Collect more information about the student's case
Ask for other teachers perspectives and opinions
If more struggling signs started showing up
If the students struggle is improving rapidly
If the teacher noticed any disability sign
If the student's abilities and condition is not reacting to the attempts from the teacher
School administration's
directive for special education
Advising parents to do evaluation for special education if the case is not clear enough
Take courses in special education ( to gain more knowledge)
Recommending good schools for special education if any disability is found
Differentiate between learning disabilities
and learning struggles
Interviewing students before rolling in school
Allow teacher to do some changes in the curriculum or the way explaining it, as well as the exams
Choose a practical curriculum for the students
Provide teachers with a program that helps them to understand what is special education and
differentiated instructions
Steps in the Special Education Process
Scheduling an IEP meeting
schedule the meeting at a time and place agreeable to parents and the school
tell the parents the purpose, time, and location of the meeting
notify parents early enough to make sure they have an opportunity to attend
tell the parents who will be attending
contact the participants, including the parents
tell the parents that they may invite people to the meeting who have knowledge or special expertise about the child.
holding the IEP meeting and writing down the IEP meeting
approving that the child is found eligible for services
Providing services to children and parents
Eligibility is decided (by a group of qualified professionals and the parents, depending on the child results)
Reporting the progress of the student and keeping the parents updated
Evaluate the child (it must assess the child in all areas related to the child's suspected disability)
Reevaluate the child (at least every three years)
Identifying child as possibly needing special education
Resources
https://teach.com/blog/3-strategies-to-involve-parents-in-children-education/
https://www.waterford.org/education/increase-parental-involvement-with-connection/
https://teach.com/blog/3-strategies-to-involve-parents-in-children-education/
https://www.edutopia.org/blog/differentiated-instruction-student-success
https://www.readingrockets.org/article/building-parent-teacher-relationships
https://www.readingrockets.org/article/10-steps-special-education-process
https://www.differentiatedteaching.com/differentiate-reading-for-struggling-students/