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Special Education Survey Masters Thesis

by Kristyn

Jan 12, 2017

Are You a Professional Working with Individuals with Autism (ASD)?

Ever had a student with a BIP or implemented a BIP for an individual with ASD? If so, I would like to invite you to participate in a research study. This form is designed to give you information about this research study. I will describe this study to you and answer any of ...See More

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Hello Everyone

by Anne

Jan 11, 2017

I have a question. I am considering applying for a position as an ESE teacher. This would be my first year teaching if I get the position. Could someone tell me what my role would be as an ESE teacher?

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special educator survey on autism

by ProfKeefe

Jan 7, 2017

Colleagues,

I'm writing to ask your help in completing a research survey on the extent to which MA educators feel prepared to teach autistic* students. For your help, you'll be entered into a drawing to win one of 8 Amazon gift cards!

The survey can be found by clicking this link: http://bit.ly/teacherasdsurvey and should take 15-...See More

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Specific Learning Difficulties research

by Bethany Gibson

Jan 4, 2017

Hi, I'm currently conducting some research into teachers' attitudes and knowledge towards specific learning difficulties. Please could I ask any student teachers or qualified teachers to complete the questionnaire below, it is aiming to highlight the areas of teaching that may need developing, in order to have successful inclusive classrooms, it ta...See More

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Behavior: Oppositional Defiant

by JLB

Dec 1, 2016

All, I am Learning Support Specialist for a k-12 school and have a 2nd grader who has periodic melt-downs and shuts off all rational thought and clicks into a rock-hard stubborn state where he refuses options for tasks, and ends by wrapping himself like a python around the leg of the desk. He does not usually respond to positive motivators or posit...See More

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P On 12/01/16, JLB wrote: > All, I am Learning Support Specialist for a k-12 school and > have a 2nd grader who has periodic melt-downs and shuts > off all rational thought and clicks into a rock-hard stubborn > state where he refuses options for tasks, and ends by > wrapping himself like a python around the leg of the desk. > He do...See More

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Landparent On 12/01/16, JLB wrote: > All, I am Learning Support Specialist for a k-12 school and > have a 2nd grader who has periodic melt-downs and shuts > off all rational thought and clicks into a rock-hard stubborn > state where he refuses options for tasks, and ends by > wrapping himself like a python around the leg of the desk. > He do...See More

Jan 3, 2017

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How long does it take you to write an IEP?

by AM

Oct 12, 2016

It takes me about 4-5 hours if the student has 4 goals. I'm using the impact system in Chicago. I'm pretty experienced (5 years). Is this normal?

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AM I have used the handle AM here for over a decade. Perhaps you could come up with a different handle so people know who you are. Thank you.

On 10/12/16, AM wrote: > It takes me about 4-5 hours if the student has 4 goals. I'm > using the impact system in Chicago. I'm pretty > experienced (5 years). Is this normal?

Nov 12, 2016

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Michelle When I worked in virtual education it only took 2 hours tops, but we were asked not to write many goals. In my current district it takes about 6-8 hours to write an IEP. I teach high school self-contained intellectual disabilities and we have to have a minimum of 3 goals in six different areas plus 4 annual goals for the main areas of the transitio...See More

Dec 30, 2016

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Modification for Bi Polar Students

by Miss Watson

Nov 15, 2016

I am currently in college training to become a teacher and we have started talking about modifications for NBB students. What's the best modification techniques for students with Bipolar Disorder?

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MacQ On 11/15/16, Miss Watson wrote: > I am currently in college training to become a teacher and we > have started talking about modifications for NBB students. > What's the best modification techniques for students with > Bipolar Disorder?

The majority of bipolar individuals do not need modifications, they need accommodations. I t...See MoreOn 11/15/16, Miss Watson wrote: > I am currently in college training to become a teacher and we > have started talking about modifications for NBB students. > What's the best modification techniques for students with > Bipolar Disorder?

The majority of bipolar individuals do not need modifications, they need accommodations. I trust you know the difference between modifications and accommodations.

Classroom Accommodations:

Preferential seating, especially near the door to allow leaving class for breaks. Assigned classmate as volunteer assistant. Beverages permitted in class. Prearranged or frequent breaks. Tape recorder use. Notetaker or photocopy of another student's notes. Early availability of syllabus and textbooks. Availability of course materials (lectures, handouts) on disk. Private feedback on academic performance. Examination Accommodations Exams in alternate format (e.g., from multiple choice to essay; oral, presentation, role-play, or portfolio). Use of assistive computer software (e.g., Optical Character Recognition, allowing scanned text to be read aloud by the computer's sound card; or speech recognition for converting the spoken word to printed word on the computer screen). Extended time for test taking. Exams individually proctored, including in the hospital. Exam in a separate, quiet, and non-distracting room. Increased frequency of exams. Assignment Accommodations Substitute assignments in specific circumstances. Advance notice of assignments. Permission to submit assignments handwritten rather than typed. Written assignments in lieu of oral presentations or vice versa. Assignments completed in dramatic formats (e.g., demonstration, role-play, and sculpture). Assignment assistance during hospitalization. Extended time to complete assignments. Not all requested accommodations are "reasonable." An accommodation is not reasonable if:

Making the accommodation or having the individual involved in the activity poses a direct threat to the health or safety of others. Making the accommodation means making a substantial change in an essential element of the curriculum. Making the accommodation would require a substantial alteration in the manner in which educational opportunities are provided, such as the course objectives being altered. Making the accommodation would impose an undue financial or administrative burden to the institution.

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Erica N Richardson On 11/15/16, Miss Watson wrote: > I am currently in college training to become a teacher and we > have started talking about modifications for NBB students. > What's the best modification techniques for students with > Bipolar Disorder?

As a Special Ed. teacher with Bi-Polar disorder the accomomadations that best benefited me a...See More

Dec 21, 2016

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Peer relationships for students with disabilities

by KristinaS

Dec 1, 2016

Hi! I am doing a class project, on peer relationships and social interactions for students with special needs.The questions has been made from different perspectives found in recent research on this topic, and I want to see how this correlates to those of you who takes this survey. So if you are currently teaching at grade levels 1-12, or knows som...See More

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New Forum for Euducators and Aspies to Discus Autism

by David the Witch

Nov 28, 2016

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ADHD

by Dan

Nov 20, 2016

How can I help a student in my class with his pretty severe ADHD. He is currently unmedicated and is making my lessons a struggle with his constant bad behaviour is there anyway i could fix this?

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