Learning presentation for students with disabilities

1. Learner Rights and Teacher Responsibilities Presentation
Erika Lynch

2. Introduction
As a parent in the special education program, it is important to understand the
learners rights as well as the responsibilities of teachers.

3. Laws and Policies
1. Education for All Handicapped Children Act: requires all federally funded
schools provide equal access to education for children with disabilities.
2. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act: Ensures students have education
that meets their individual needs through IEP etc.
3. No Child Left Behind: Ensures that all students regardless of their background
or status has the right to free and equal education

4. Expectations
Special education teachers are responsible for providing safe educational
environments that allow students to thrive.
● Serve as case managers and be responsible for the development,
implementation, and evaluation of students’ IEPs.
● Adapt curriculum that encourage student performance
● Work with families and parents of special needs children
● Complete and maintain all assigned student’s records

5. Code of Ethics
The code of ethics for the special education curriculum is to promote equality
and understanding for all students. The special education program is dedicated
to providing special education students and their families with superior
education opportunities and safe, nurturing learning environments.

6. Professional standards of practice
Educational Professionals are dedicated to providing students and families with
effective learning environments. A standard of practice that includes family
involvement, commitment to student health safety and equality help drive the
standards of the school.

7. Practices for advocating to
meet the needs of all learners
1. Open Door Policy: Teachers are
available for students at all times,
promoting comfort and a feeling of
safety.
2. Create a positive environment:
Students develop a positive attitude
towards school.
3. Positive Role Model: Students
become better behaved and are
more likely to participate in course
work.
Practices to promote learners
meeting their full potential
1. Establish expectations: Show
students that they have goals and
that they have a teacher that
believes in them
2. Offer Diversification: Allow
students multiple styles of learning.
While encouraging creative
thinking.

8. Respect
Teachers in the special education program are dedicated promoting respect and
ensuring that students understand equality and empathy.
1. Understanding: Allow students opportunities to get to know each other and
develop an understanding of various backgrounds and cultures.
2. Judgement Free Zone: Ensure that all students are aware that they are to
treat others with kindness and respect.
3. Teamwork: All students must understand that the classroom is a team and
everyone must work together to achieve success.

9. Family Invovlement
Families and community involvement is important to encourage students and
help them feel safe and protected both inside and out of the classroom,
1. Communication: constant and consistent communication with families help
parents participate in students educational experience.
2. Presentations: Allowing students to display their knowledge to families and
friends help them feel pride in their education.

10. Conclusion
In conclusion, the school is dedicated to providing special education students
with an all inclusive safe learning environment that promotes safety and equality
for all students that allows students to thrive and express their individual
abilities.

11. references
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Ethical Principles and Professional Practice Standards for Special Educators. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.cec.sped.org/Standards/Ethical-Principles-
and-Practice-Standards
Kilmartin , L. (Ed.). (2016, September 1). 5 Important Special Education Laws. Retrieved from https://www.masters-in-special-education.com/lists/5-
important-special-education-laws/
Ridnouer, K. (2019, April 1). Retrieved from http://www.ascd.org/publications/books/109009/chapters/Introduction@-The-Teacher-as-Everyday-
Advocate.aspx
Specific Roles of Special Educators in Serving Students with Disabilities and their Parents. (n.d.). Retrieved from
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