Special education high school teachers are responsible for teaching content and transition skills necessary to promote independence after high school. They collaborate with students, their families, case managers from outside agencies, community members for community-based instruction, and the IEP team. They must have knowledge of the services and local programs available for adults with disabilities. […]
Discipline: Special Education
Replying to two colleagues discussion post Implementation of MTSS: Old or New, What’s More Effective?Replying to two colleagues discussion post Implementation of MTSS: Old or New, What’s More Effective?
In this week’s Discussion you build on your Discussion from last week. You reflect on leadership strategies and components needed to promote successful implementation of an MTSS. You will also analyze various models of MTSS in several states to identify any possible components that may be missing in the model that your state has implemented. […]
Bella is a 7th-grader with a learning disability. Her IEP includes the following PLAAFP statement for reading:Bella is a 7th-grader with a learning disability. Her IEP includes the following PLAAFP statement for reading:
1) Use this link to go to the IRIS website: IRIS Module: IEPs-Developing High-Quality Individualized Education PlansLinks to an external site. 2) Complete the Module. Be sure to read though each section and each page within the section. Bella reads at the 4th-grade level at approximately 100 wpm (orally). Her oral reading rate includes many incorrect […]
What are the post-graduation outcomes for students with autism spectrum disorder?What are the post-graduation outcomes for students with autism spectrum disorder?
Write an introduction page for an arcticle review research paper based, Problem statement, purpose statement, operational definitions of terms, and research questions. Question: What are the post-graduation outcomes for students with autism spectrum disorder? The introduction section provides a convincing overview of the problem related to the research questions. The purpose of the study and research […]
Assignment 2: Special Education Process Visual – Referral to Eligibility to IEP, including Secondary Transition ServicesAssignment 2: Special Education Process Visual – Referral to Eligibility to IEP, including Secondary Transition Services
Assignment 2: Special Education Process Visual – Referral to Eligibility to IEP, including Secondary Transition Services (20 points) Create a visual outlining the major components of the special education process to include the initial referral; eligibility; and IEP (with secondary transition services). Provide a short explanation of each component. You may separate the visual into […]
Academic and societal benefits of mindfulness and meditation in students, and families who practice daily.Academic and societal benefits of mindfulness and meditation in students, and families who practice daily.
*The objective of this research is to show the benefits of mindfulness it provides for students with special needs and their families. *There are going to be 4 total participants, all of which are diagnosed with ADHD, 2 younger subjects with behavioral issues, and 1 with diagnosed dyslexia. *Each subject will go on a bi-weekly […]
EVOLUTION OF SCHOOL-WIDE INTERVENTION MODELS INTO MULTI-TIERED SYSTEMS OF SUPPORTEVOLUTION OF SCHOOL-WIDE INTERVENTION MODELS INTO MULTI-TIERED SYSTEMS OF SUPPORT
ompose a 4- to 6-page paper that includes the following three sections: Section I: Integration of RtI in a Multi-tiered System of Support (MTSS) Provide a brief history of the status of RtI in your state. (Flexibility in terminology is allowed for those outside the United States.) Explain how RtI is integrated in an MTSS. What […]
Relationships Between Motivation And Engagement Aug 31-Sep 6, 2023 Max Points: 90Relationships Between Motivation And Engagement Aug 31-Sep 6, 2023 Max Points: 90
Elementary teachers and special educators must understand the relationships between classroom climate, motivation, and engagement to support an active and collaborative learning environment. Understanding these relationships allows teachers to create and use motivational strategies/techniques that benefit all students and promote successful students and upstanding citizens both inside and outside of the classroom. Use grade […]
PLAY IS ESSENTIAL TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF COGNITIVE, PHYSICAL, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL AND LANGUAGE IN CHILDRENPLAY IS ESSENTIAL TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF COGNITIVE, PHYSICAL, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL AND LANGUAGE IN CHILDREN
Assignment: Procedures and Evaluations Plan Describe how you plan to use your time over the next month (Modules 4-7 of this course) to investigate and gather information related to your project. This could involve interviews, observations, surveys, phone calls, review of critical documents, etc. Explain what you will do to learn more about the problem […]
Clinical Field Experience C: Understanding Specialized Assessments – The Role of the SpecialistClinical Field Experience C: Understanding Specialized Assessments – The Role of the Specialist
Observe and collaborate with a school specialist (e.g., behavior specialist, occupational therapist, physical therapist, or speech pathologist) about diagnostic assessments and his or her role in the process of evaluating individuals with and without disabilities. During your observations, make note of the following: The distinguishing criteria/factors between nonbiased formal and informal specialized diagnostic assessments that […]