I'm interested in hearing from high school resource teachers and how they developed a plan for transition activities while balancing classroom support for resource students within their buildings. How have you used blended learning techniques or created personalized learning projects within your program?
I have been a SPED teacher for only three years and the experience has only been at a high school and a middle school. I just accepted a position as an elementary resource teacher and am looking for someone who can help me get oriented with what I need to do to be successful. This is very different than my previous positions. I don't want to start a new job not knowing what I am supposed to do. Can anyone offer advice or support?
I am an online SPED master's student that has just recently begun my program. While there are definitely disadvantages to online learning (like limited classroom hours compared to on-campus learning) it has been ideal for my schedule as a full-time employee and recent undergrad. That being said, I've been a little overwhelmed with finding practicum/fieldwork positions and potentially a mentor (this isn't required in my program but I'm eager to learn). I have years of experience with special needs individuals and am excited to officially pursue a career in education. I currently live in Northern Utah but will be moving to the Denver area before the end of 2020 and complete my program in July 2021 (not including student teaching). I wanted to reach out to see if there were current educators that could recommend the best ways for me to network with teachers/schools and find volunteer opportunities.
504 Plans can be for a student with a disability who needs accommodations implemented by the teacher but does not need additional services/support from SPED personnel.
No. The team would generally need to determine/justify the need for AT to allow the student to communicate, access the curriculum, etc.
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spedteachWhile you may have your suspicions, I advise you to keep that to yourself. Only the school psychologist or a medical doctor can diagnose a student's disability.
spedteachWhile you may have your suspicions, I advise you to keep that to yourself. Only the school psychologist or a medical doctor can diagnose a student's disability.
Teacher candidates will learn of development characteristics from a nurse, physical education teacher, sports coach, or other health specialist at the school and practicing special education teacher. In this block, your field experience must be completed outside of school hours when students are not present.
Contact a health specialist and a special education teacher from secondary grades 6-12 and arrange separate interviews. Speak with your instructor about alternate professionals to interview, if necessary.
Use the following points of discussion to guide your interview:
Discuss characteristics of adolescence.
What characteristics seem to change the most and why?
What characteristics seem to never change?
How does physical development influence the characteristics of adolescence?
How does cognitive development influence the characteristics of adolescence?
How do social and emotional relationships influence the adolescent?
What technologies are used to facilitate adolescent learning?
After my first year of teaching, I moved back to the states due to personal reasons, and taught in a self-contained setting at the Middle School level. All core classes were taught by me and the students went out into the general ed setting for their electives. At that time, I was teaching students with Specific Learning Disabilities, Multiple Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities, Emotional Disabilities, Behavior Disabilities, and Autism. It was quite an adventure... but also rewarding at the same time.
I continued my career by moving to another state and started working at the middle & high school levels. During this time inclusive teachings came into to play and so did collaborative teaching within the general education setting. I feel that when you get an opportunity to leave your Sped setting and work within the general education setting, it allows for you to grow and to work with not only the Sped students that you are assigned to, but also the general ed students as well. I really enjoy this side of my job too.
Change is the key to enjoying a career as a Special Education teacher. I have been an ID (Intellectual Disability) teacher for the past 12 years and it has been the best fit for me. I love working with this group and see their growth from year to year.
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