Discipline: Special education

Clinical Field Experience A: Understanding Pre-Referral Assessments – The Classroom Teacher and Response to Intervention (RTI)Clinical Field Experience A: Understanding Pre-Referral Assessments – The Classroom Teacher and Response to Intervention (RTI)

RTI is a systematic pre-referral assessment process employed by school staff to ensure universal, targeted, and intensive individualized interventions are implemented prior to initiating the formal special education referral process. RTI requires collaboration with colleagues to select and develop RTI interventions and assessments to be administered to students. Teachers should have knowledge and skills in […]

Collaborating With the Family and Other Team Members When Assessing Young ChildrenCollaborating With the Family and Other Team Members When Assessing Young Children

In all aspects of the early intervention enterprise, it is critical for all members of the team to collaborate. What does this mean in practice? The Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires that assessments be multidisciplinary, meaning more than one discipline must be involved. Other teaming models further the opportunity to interact and exchange information. […]

What are the most commonly used sensory toys for children with autism in special educationWhat are the most commonly used sensory toys for children with autism in special education

Please remember as you are analyzing your articles, that you think of your “methodology”, this is important in determining what articles you are including and how you are including them. This will also be shared in your presentation, so be sure that you can back up the method you are using when you include your […]

Research problem: How can educators design classroom environments that minimize sensory overload while maximizing engagement?Research problem: How can educators design classroom environments that minimize sensory overload while maximizing engagement?

Students will search for academic articles, books, and credible sources that ground their research in existing knowledge, identify gaps, refine their methodology, and establish the significance of their study. These sources serve as a foundation for their research, ensuring their work is informed and original. https://etheses.whiterose.ac.uk/33256/1/Ghazanfar-Ayesha-130223126-Arch-Thesis.pdf https://www.edubeing.com/resources/Feldon2007.pdf

Concept Mapping :Differentiated Instruction: Definition, Examples & Strategies for the Classroom in 2024Concept Mapping :Differentiated Instruction: Definition, Examples & Strategies for the Classroom in 2024

Conceptual Mapping: (20 points) I uploaded the notes and the article.  Create a concept/mind map, using the software of your choice, and complete the following:After reading the article: Differentiated Instruction: Definition, Examples & Strategies for the  Classroom in 2024 | Research.com, create a mind map with the following 6 areas: Meaning,instruction, Assessment, Gifted Students, Examples, and […]

Vocational Education as a pathway to career readiness for students with disabilitiesVocational Education as a pathway to career readiness for students with disabilities

Macdelyn Mosalagae, & Tanya L. Bekker. (2021). Education of students with intellectual disabilities at Technical Vocational Education and Training institutions in Botswana: Inclusion or exclusion? African Journal of Disability, 10(0), e1–e13. https://doi.org/10.4102/ajod.v10i0.790 Arman Assanbayev, & Tsediso Michael Makoelle. (2024). Practices Promoting the Inclusion of Adult Students with Disabilities in the Classroom: A Case of a […]

Module 1 Analytic Paper: Exclusion, Inclusion and Restorative Responses to Student BehaviorsModule 1 Analytic Paper: Exclusion, Inclusion and Restorative Responses to Student Behaviors

Read Chapters 1 and 2 of From Exclusion to Excellence (Razer and Friedman, 2017) and then Chapters 1 and 2 of Teaching the Children We Fear (Smith, 2007).  Use the descriptions and theories related to cycles of exclusion and building restorative relationships in From Exclusion to Excellence as frameworks to analyze the stories of classroom experiences described in the first two […]

Reflection after reading article on potential biases in assessments for intellectual DisabilitiesReflection after reading article on potential biases in assessments for intellectual Disabilities

In previous modules, we have discussed IQ/Cognitive assessments and their relationship to qualifying for special education and other services. We will continue to discuss this topic as we move forward. I will at times review the definition of IQ and how it is applied along with cautions in the testing process itself.  In preparation, read […]

The role of workability programs in supporting high school students with disabilities for life after high school in CaliforniaThe role of workability programs in supporting high school students with disabilities for life after high school in California

Writing Prompt:   **==Title: The Role of Workability Programs in Supporting High School Students with Disabilities for Post-School Life  Instructions: Write a 1500-word research-based essay that examines how Workability programs assist high school students with disabilities in preparing for post-school life, including employment, higher education, and independent living. The essay should explore various aspects of these […]