I have been considering the idea of taking an Additional Qualification Course in Special Education. As I reflect on some of the most important issues in Special Education, I have asked myself the following questions:
- What are the main areas of knowledge for Special Education Teachers, or Classroom Teachers with students with Special Needs? What do they need to know about?
- Knowledge of the IEP Process.
- Advocacy Process (getting students what they need).
- Knowledge and Understanding of the Whole Child, as well as Disorders and Disabilities.
- Knowledge of the entities involved in Special Education and their role.
2.
What are the most important skills Teachers and Special Education Teacher need?
- Effective communication with all entities involved in Special Education.
- Flexible Problem Solving.
- Effective Assessment for a variety of purposes
- Effective Differentiation, inclusion
- Effective Classroom Management.
- Effective IEP Creation, Development, and Delivery.
3.
What are the most important practices undertaken by Special Education Teachers?
- Regular reflection.
- Regular research.
- Regularly connect and learn with other professionals and learn about new resources, collaboration.
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