1. 1. Xavier Mcknight
2. 2. Objectives Identifying and recommending practices that will allow the school to be more inclusive for students with disabilities. Gather information that is based on best practices that have shown to enhance the social and academic experiences of students with disabilities at the school. The Local School Council would like to learn how the school can in general enhance schooling for all students with disabilities and their families
3. 3. High School Important Stats 45% African American, 51% Hispanic, 2% white, 1% American Indian, 1% mixed of two races Graduation Rate 2012-1013 -4 years- 65% -5 years-69% Ready for college work -4%
4. 4. High School Important Stats PSAE overall test scores 15% Ill Average 53% -Math 14% 52% -Reading 16% 55% -Science 6% 49% Instructional Spending 8,736 per student 6,974 per student
5. 5. IEP Individual Education Plan Mandated by Idea (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) Essentially a student by student teaching guideline for instructors to follow Created by student and student's parent(s) or guardian(s), a special education teacher / case manager, education teacher, or/and a representative of the school or district
6. 6. IEP Development When developing an IEP, the team must consider the strengths and weaknesses of the student Results of the initial or most recent evaluation of the child (including private evaluations conducted by the parents), and the academic development. IEP team is also required to consider the communication needs of the student. For example, if a child is blind the IEP has to provide for the use of instruction in Braille. If a child is deaf or hard of hearing, the team is required to consider the child's language and communication needs, including the need to communicate with school personnel and peers.
7. 7. IEP It is based solely on the students needs and should not be based on any preexisting programs.
8. 8. Language Delay, Learning Disability, Behavior and Emotional Disability Its important to know that every student should have an individual plan but for the sake of a short presentation , I will speak of general approaches that works for these disabilities .
9. 9. Important members Parents -provide most experience with student, knowledge of behavior outside of class Regular Teachers - could keep track of strengths and weaknesses inside of classroom. -monitor frustration or gratification from different types of assignments Special Education Teachers/ Inclusion teachers - makes sure IEP is followed and provide modification and accommodations when needed.
10. 10. Language delay Is a communication disorder thats includes a wide variety of speech, language, and hearing impairments. Language delay usually becomes apparent during infancy or early childhood. Speech/language delay is the most common developmental disorder in children aged three to 16 years, affecting approximately 3 to 10 percent of children. It is three to four times more common in boys than in girls.
11. 11. Strategies for Language Delay Healthcare team may include a physician, a speech/language pathologist, or an audiologist. Cochlear implants Different ways of relaying information (visual, demonstration, etc) Different ways of promoting classroom participation( group blogs, group virtual assignments) Motivation- Positive feedback
12. 12. Learning Disability Learning disabilities are neurological disorders and used as an umbrella term. It does not mean that a student can not or are unable to learn. Ex: Dyslexia(reading), Dyscalculia(math), Dysgraphia(writing ), Dyspraxia(motor) , and aphasia/dysphasia (language)
13. 13. Not a Learning Disability These are not a learning disability but can make it difficult to learn as well ADHD -(Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) Children with ADHD often have problems sitting still, staying focused, following instructions, staying organized, and completing homework Autism-with autism spectrum disorders may have trouble communicating, reading body language, learning basic skills, making friends, and making eye contact.
14. 14. General Ways to Help Identify how a student learns best -visual, auditory, or kinesthetically Teach Perseverance, and teach the students how to handle stress Clarify your goals to students. Again, motivation
15. 15. Behavior and Emotional Disability An inability to build or maintain satisfactory interpersonal relationships with peers and/or teachers. For preschool-age children, this would include other care providers. An inability to learn which cannot be adequately explained by intellectual, sensory or health factors. Consistent or chronic inappropriate type of behavior or feelings under normal conditions. Displayed pervasive mood of unhappiness or depression. Displayed tendency to develop physical symptoms, pains or unreasonable fears associated with personal or school problems.
16. 16. Behavior and Emotional Disability Remain clam, and speak clear and concisely.
17. 17. Behavior and Emotional Disabilities Keep rules simple and clear Reward positive Behaviors Allow for mini-breaks Fair treatment to all the students Use motivational strategies Therapist/ talk about it
18. 18. Important tips Important to not single student out for any disability Positive feedback and positive reinforcement is effective Zero Tolerance on teasing or negativity (individual or class) Close working relationship with Parents, counselors and anyone else involved in the IEP or students academic performance.
19. 19. Works Cited "Children's Health." Language Delay. 1 Jan. 2015. Web. 27 Apr. 2015. . Emotional and Behavioral Disorder. Georgia Department of Education, 1 Jan. 2014. Web. 30 Apr. 2015. . "Learning Disabilities and Disorders." : Types of Learning Disorders and Their Signs. Web. 30 Apr. 2015. .