SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS PORTFOLIO Moving towards inclusive education INTELLECTUALLY GIFTED AND CHALLED STUDENTS IQ An Intelligence Quotient‚ usually referred to as IQ‚ is a numerical score arrived at through testing. A student can have a Low‚ Average or High IQ. Intelligence is an inherited trait which‚ if low may make learning difficult unless facilitated by a highly skilled teacher. Additionally‚ a pupil who has inherited a high intelligence can be badly affected by bad teaching methods and
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The topic of Special Education can be a difficult topic to talk about. As educators and parents we think about the topic of fairness every day and make assumptions. This paper will explain and answer four questions about the “F.A.T. City: A Look Back‚ A Look Ahead— A Conversation about Special Education” Video. The questions this paper will focus on are how Richard D. Lavoie defines and explains fairness in the classroom?‚ what advice he offers to parents regarding fairness?‚ what he says about assumptions
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within the Atlanta Public School System have become the greatest advocates for their students. The author says that one of the greatest blessings of his professional life is the opportunity that he has to speak with hundreds and hundreds of his Special Education colleagues. Before and after his seminars‚ Lavoie has had conversations and discussions with countless teachers from coast to coast and everywhere in between. These conversations have truly been a joy‚ and these on-the-fly exchanges has given
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The purpose of Special Education is to meet the needs of students with exceptional learning needs and to ensure them equal education in the least restrictive environment (LRE). Students with special needs deserve and need to receive the same free‚ rigorous education that general education students receive with modifications and accommodations to meet their needs. This type of instruction should and will ensure that learning will occur‚ and that they will be prepared to be a contributing member of
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provide for their families. One hundred years ago children had no legal rights and were often jailed unfairly. The article includes information about John Altgeld‚ one of the first men to work to change the juvenile justice system. Section “Redefining “Childhood”‚ 1st paragraph‚ underline words or phrases: Juvenile court start of child-center reforms universal reforms (child-labor laws; compulsory education laws; the construction of playgrounds‚ recreation centers‚ and
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Thursday‚ September 17‚ I went to Hillcrest Elementary/Visual Performing and Arts School to observe Mrs. Mary Jackson’s music class. When I got there the students were sitting in their chair and learning about the music notes AGF. I saw two Special Education Teachers in the class and they told me that they were here to help the exceptional students. These notes are short notes and high pitch notes. After the lecture‚ Mrs. Jackson had the student watch and learn the song “Fiddle Eye Fee” in which
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only my imaginary students’ favorite teacher‚ but my future ones as well. A quote from Anthony J. D’Angelo says‚ “Develop a passion for learning. If you do‚ you will never cease to grow.” I have such a strong passion for receiving my masters in special education because I thrive to learn more and to possess the knowledge and information to educate people about things they may not know. It is my hope to use this passion to achieve success in not only my career‚ but in my personal life as well. Teachers
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opportunities for children in their care including support for those with special educational needs or any disabilities. In placement and my role: This is done by having policies and procedures in place‚ and having equipment for those with disabilities like having ramps for the to access the building. This is achieved as there is ramps to get into the main reception and ramps so they can access the outside area. Those with special educational needs there is a SENCO which helps to identify any educational
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Running head: SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSESSMENT Then and Now: The Changing Paradigms of Special Education Assessments Michelle Walker Grand Canyon University: September 12‚ 2012 Then and Now: The Changing Paradigms of Special Education Assessments All school aged children who are currently enrolled among the many school districts and systems ranging from‚ ages 3 to 21‚ have been provided with an enormous opportunity to have rights‚ which ensure these children to receive a Free
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Early Interventions in Special Education‚ in my opinion are extremely important. I believe that early interventions are important mainly for one reason; the earlier a problem is detected and diagnosed‚ the earlier a solution can be found to set up a plan of action that will result in a positive outcome for the child and the family. During the first years or the preschool years the human brain develops rapidly‚ therefor early interventions are important for children with special needs‚ because it allows
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