Though special education has improved by leaps and bounds in the past 50 years‚ we are still seeing the effects of disproportionality. Disproportionality describes the phenomenon of overrepresentation of certain races and ethnicities in the special education programs in schools. For instance‚ African American and Amerindian groups have a much larger representation in special education programs when compared to their actual population size in the school. This overrepresentation for special education
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Special education only began when parent-organized groups started advocating for disabled children’s rights. Prior to this‚ disabled children were considered crippled‚ dump‚ mentally defective or feeble-minded‚ (J. E. Wallace Wallin‚ 1924). They were therefore excluded from education in public institutions. By 1975‚ more than half of disabled children were denied an opportunity to education. (William N. Myhill‚ 2004) However‚ during the 1950s and 1960s several parent-organized groups of advocacy
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As a special education teacher‚ I will strive to engage‚ challenge‚ and inspire growth within my students not only in the classroom‚ but to also teach them lessons that will help them in the real world. I believe that every student deserves an equal chance to learn no matter his or her race‚ disability‚ or learning level. Growing up in a family of relatives who thrive in teaching‚ there have been many lessons both taught and learned in the process. As a special educator‚ it is important to remember
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of The Special Education Field In an ideal world‚ the general education classroom teacher would be able to differentiate instruction to allow all students to succeed. However‚ considering realistic limitations and constraints of teacher efficacy‚ time‚ and resources‚ some researchers have been skeptical of what can realistically be implemented with valid and reliable results. (Fuchs & Fuchs‚ 2015; McMaster & Fuchs 2002; O’Connor & Jenkins‚ 1996). Although there are various general education approaches
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Finally‚ I interviewed a teacher who implements the language arts curriculum in 3rd grade (see Appendix C). I learned that Flower uses the Wonders reading curriculum for language arts instruction. Flower explained in the interview that she uses Wonders as a guide and pulls in supplement materials to meet all the standards for 3rd grade. When talking about the strengths and weaknesses of this program Flower stated‚ “there are games that go along with our curriculum online‚ that’s a positive to our
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Running Title: Education of a Education of a Special Educator Barbara Brown Grand Canyon University: SPE 522 Professor Todd October 2‚ 2012 Education of a Special Educator As an educator‚ I believe that every child is entitled to a positive and engaging education. In my classroom I am an effective teacher requiring my students to strive in academics‚ socializing‚ and giving me and themselves 150%. My goal is to not only teach the subjects but promote development socially and academically
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Abstract This paper will discuss the history of special education including a timeline of the significant events that happens in the history of special education. It would further discuss the laws associated with Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Furthermore‚ this paper will address the current and future challenges the laws have on special education. All children are created differently with different talents and abilities. Some are tall‚ others are short. Some are big‚ others
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Candace Campbell May 2‚ 2013 SPE-330 Special Education Foundations and Framework Instructor: Mary Urich Investigating Special Education Internet Resources Table of Content * Disabled Students Program * National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability (NCWD) * OSERS-Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services * Team (START) * The National Education Association (NEA) * Special Needs Center * Special Education Association * National Center for Learning
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Advocacy In this article it speaks about how teachers 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
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Inclusion is a burgeoning issue in our educational system. It has been said that the most effective means of combating discriminatory attitudes and fostering an atmosphere of acceptance within the framework of education for all is to increase the inclusion of students with disabilities in mainstream schools (UNESCO‚ 1994‚ as cited in Foreman & Kelly‚ 2008‚ p. 109). There are multiple definitions and interpretations of inclusion‚ but at the heart of them all is the belief that every student with disabilities
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