Category: Special Education

Assessment Description Knowledge of the characteristics of technically sound direct and indirect diagnostic assessments provides a depth of knowledge for participating on school-based decision-making teams. Academic, cognitive, behavioral, and functional living assessments provide specific insight into the strengths and needs of students. Understanding the applications of these assessments and what they measure can help guide… Continue reading Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children

Assessment Description Communication with families of ELLs can be challenging but it is vital for student success and family engagement. Many families may be unfamiliar with the standard practices of education in this country. Understanding assessment and how assessment data is used can be particularly difficult to discuss depending on the families’ previous experience with… Continue reading Create a digital newsletter for families of ELLs to explain assessment practices

The inclusion of individuals with disabilities, both in schools and in the community, has changed significantly over the last 100 years. This has been influenced by a variety of events, court cases, and laws. It is important for special education teachers to be aware of what has instigated these changes. In addition, special education teachers… Continue reading The inclusion of individuals with disabilities, both in schools and in the community

Paper should include definition of disability , characteristics of the disability, IEP or IFSP process for the disability , general teaching strategies, activities parents can do at home,a critique of at least two web sites that focus on teaching strategies. No using first person. 3 reliable sources ebsco host, government t websites, newspaper articles, other… Continue reading Definition of disability , characteristics of the disability, IEP or IFSP process for the disability

Special educators must be proficient at more than simply teaching, planning, and addressing student concerns. A large portion of the special educator’s career will be spent creating, implementing, and reviewing IEPs in meetings with parents/guardians and other professionals. Most educators find that the present level of academic and functional performance (PLAAFP) is the most essential… Continue reading Present Level of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFP)

It a two part assignment Assessment Description Creating lesson plans that align the English Language Proficiency (ELP) Standards and content standards is a requirement of educators who have English language learners in their classrooms. Among the most important aspects of English language development are the integration of language instruction and practice across the content areas,… Continue reading Integrated English language development (ELD) instruction that integrates ELLs’ cultural values and beliefs

Research and summarize the stages of writing development. How is the writing development process the same for native English speakers and non-native English speakers? How is it different? Share 2-3 instructional strategies to support ELLs in their writing development. https://www-jstor-org.lopes.idm.oclc.org/stable/20204300#metadata_info_tab_contents

Differentiating instruction to meet the needs of all students in the classroom should be part of every teacher’s instructional strategy. There are many techniques that can be used to modify instruction and accommodate for students’ needs, and knowledge about evidence-based practices for doing so should be used when making decisions about instruction. The use of… Continue reading Describe the UDL guidelines of engagement, representation, action, and expression.

First, choose a public law or a landmark case from the list below that has impacted special education and/or exceptional students: • Brown v. Board of Education (Topeka, Kansas) • Sheff v. O’Neil (CT) • Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Children (PARC) v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Larry P v. Riles • Board of Education of… Continue reading Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Children (PARC) v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania