SPE 226 Educating the Exceptional Learner Benchmark Assessment Targeted Essential Learning Effective teachers implement lesson plans that utilize diversified strategies to meet the learning needs of students with varying degrees of cognitive abilities. Effective teachers are able to adapt instruction based on learner needs. (APTS 3, 9; INTASC 2; CEC 4, 7) Assessment Tool Selected Project a) Accommodations and Modification of Lesson Plan b) Report - Reflective Analysis Specific Performance/Task(s) • Implement lesson plans. (APTS 3.1) • Select and utilize best practice implementation strategies appropriate to different developmental levels. (APTS 3.7) • Implement differentiated strategies that address diverse learners.
Statutory Assessment of Special Educational Needs- this means? * Statutory Assessment of Special Educational needs means that the special educational needs of the majority of the children should be met in a mainstream setting. Explain early years action/ school action * The early years action is when practitioners or SENCO identify special educational needs of children and work in a team to provide strategies that are in addition or different from those usually provided in the curriculum. * School action is the action taken when special educational needs are identified by teachers and interventions additional to or different from those provided by the usual differentiated curriculums are put in place. Explain early years action plus/ school action plus * Early years action plus is when practitioners who work with children on daily basis and SENCO are given advice and support by specialists in order to provide alternative interventions which are in addition to or different from other interventions identified in early years action.
This could be related to learning or a disability. A SENCO will assess children and if necessary develop an Individual Education Plan (IEP), that will give everyone targets to work to for the best outcome for the child. These targets are regularly reviewed and updated, to see that progress is achieved. The SENCO will support both children and parents, involving both to ensure that the child is supported in the best possible way. Teachers The teacher is responsible for teaching the children with guidelines
Kerry Collier 2.6.1 Summarise the roles and responsibilities of national and local government for education policy and practice Local Government It is the role of the Local Government (Local Education Authority) to provide the schools within its region advice and support. They are responsible for providing accessible local services for: Special Education Needs The curriculum, which will include early years education Staff training and development Promoting a good community cohesion Behaviour management The Development of all school policies It is their responsibility to provide the schools with documentation which outlines their vision and any plans that they have for development. This may be through the their local Children and Young People's Partnership (CYPP) plan, which sets out ways in which children's services are integrated. Local authorities will have their own set of policies which will relate to wider issues, just like each school will have its own set of individual policies (within the local authority guidelines). Local authorities will generally employ specialist advisers, who will deal with different curriculum areas, or to advise in specific educational needs.
Education Reform Act (1988) – Introduced the National Curriculum to all schools in England and Wales and allowed schools to change or modify what was taught to children with SEN. Children Act (1989) – Stated that the rights and wishes of the child should be considered and that the welfare of the child was paramount. Education Act (1983) – Required that a code of practice be introduced for guidance on identification and provision of SEN. Introduced the role of the Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO) and
TDA 2.5 2.2 Describe the roles of external professionals who may work with a school Educational psychologist – These support the SENCO as they assess and observe SEN pupils to see if they require additional support, or liaise with parents to work on the individual’s needs. Specialist Teachers – These come into the school to support pupils with a range of needs. These could be in; behaviour support, social and communication needs or cases of autism. They may also be bi-lingual support for those who have English as a second language. Education Welfare Officer(EWO) – These work for the LEA and work with the Head Teacher to monitor pupil attendance and deal with absenteeism.
* Help with special functions which take place in the school connected with the Education Catering services or the school and with games refreshments in secondary schools. 2.2 Educational Psychologists All schools should have an educational Psychologist allocated to them through the local special Educational needs department. They are concerned with helping children who are experiencing problems within an educational setting. This may include social or emotional problems or learning difficulties. They work with individuals or a group.
CCLD LEVEL 3 Unit 22 Outcome 3 Number 1 Foundation Phase Framework for Children’s Learning for 3 to 7-year-olds in Wales, Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills. The statutory Areas of Learning in the Foundation Phase are: • Personal and Social Development, Well-Being and Cultural Diversity • Language, Literacy and Communication Skills • Mathematical Development • Welsh Language Development • Knowledge and Understanding of the World • Physical Development • Creative Development. For each Area of Learning the educational programme sets out what children should be taught and the outcomes set out the expected standards of children’s performance. Including all children under the requirements
h. To create an effective IEP, parents, teachers, other school staff--and often the student--must come together to look closely at the student's unique needs. These individuals pool knowledge, experience and commitment to design an educational program that will help the student be involved in, and progress in, the general curriculum. The IEP guides the delivery of special education supports and services for the student with a disability. Without a doubt, writing--and implementing--an effective IEP requires teamwork. 6.
| Inclusion: Making It Happen So All Students Progress | Prince George’s County Public Schools | | Davina Hurt | 4/29/2013 | Kuhns, D., & Chapman, P. (2006). How does shared decision making impact inclusion. National Forum Of Special Education Journal, 17(1), 1-17. Retrieved from http://www.nationalforum.com/Electronic Journal Volumes/Kuhns, Deborah E How does shared decision making impact inclusion.pdf. The article is review of research done on the impact of shared decision-making as an effective tool to empower and collaborate with a team required to support the progress of students with special needs.