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EDL 853 Special Education for School Leaders Case Study: “A Problem With Inclusion” Kevin L. Splichal Fort Hays State University Problem Identification and Analysis For this particular case, there are many issues which will cause problems for the school leader. All of which will need to be addressed in order for this student to feel welcomed and to also feel that he is getting the same educational opportunities as the other students in the building. This case presents many challenges,

What is it like to be a Special Education Teacher for Extended School Year? I learned during my field observation that being a special education teacher for Gwinnett County Public School (GCPS) opens the door to many opportunities, one of which is the availability to work as a teacher for Extended School Year (ESY). I also learned in order for students to be eligible for ESY services, they must have an IEP, be in a self-contained classroom during the regular school year, and have data to support

Inclusion in school is built upon removing barriers to participation access and achievement for all pupils (Grimes, 2009) it is only effective if it has been well-resourced and has targeted funding, early identification implemented covering the children’s needs and intervening as early as possible, the correct training for teachers and support staff needs to be implemented to improve awareness and understanding, it is also important to have adequate and appropriate support, whilst recognising the

Special Schools Variety School is a special school in Clark County School District.  It is located on Stewart and Eastern.  There is very little to actually be found on their website.  Their mission statement talks about least restrictive environment, behavioral intervention, and opportunities to graduate from high school.  They also talk about transition to post secondary education, workforce, and independent living and becoming productive members of society.  ("Variety," 2017) On their accountability

budget cuts by each state. Whatever the cause, cutting arts education classes affects every student but special education students are the ones most impacted. While it is well known that cutting these programs can have negative effects; some of which are lower test scores, lower attendance rates, and higher disciplinary rates. What is less known is the many ways the arts play an important role in special education. Weather its intergrated as part of classroom curriculum or taught separately it builds confidence

A1. One of the major diversity groups in this country in schools/classrooms are those with special needs. You are probably guaranteed to have at least two kids in your class that suffer from learning disabilities or disabilities in general. These students need special attention, from their curriculum to the treatment of their peers. Special education students are spending more time in the classroom, not just for educational purposes but for social purposes as well. Challenges that teachers face

History of the Treatment of Special Education in Public Schools The Educate America Act was passed in 1994 and was a step toward equality of education between children with and without disabilities. According to Olson and Platt (2000), the Educate America Act “represents a national framework for education reform to improve our system, policies, standards, and most importantly, outcomes for all students.” This legislation outlined goals that were very broad and simplistic, but also inspiring to

Abstract This paper provides information of the Special Education Program in the Public Schools. It analyzes the life of a child with disability and their educators. It also analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of the Special Education Program. Individuals who are not aware of the special education, or have a child in special education, will find this paper quite informative. It allows individuals to determine who are interested in the program, who qualifies, who does not qualify, how to

Full Inclusion Versus Self-Contained or Special Schools The treatment of individuals with disabilities has changed dramatically since the 1800’s. Reynolds 1988, describes, Progressive inclusion, the evolution of services provided to those with various disabilities. In the early 1800’s residential institutions, or asylums were seem as common place accommodations for individuals with hearing, visual, mental or emotional impairments. Institutions remained the primary educational support until

Special Education Placement in Public Schools History of Public Schools Before the 1840’s the education system was only available to wealthy people. Individuals such as Horace Mann from Massachusetts and Henry Barnard in Connecticut believed that schooling for everybody would help individuals become productive citizens in society. Through their efforts, free public education at the elementary level become assessable for all children in American by late 19th century. By 1918 all states passed