2. IDEA 1997
Education in the general education classroom is far
superior to any special education classroom
instruction.
All students have the right to a Least Restrictive
environment for learning.
Teachers will learn to adapt and accommodate for
all learners in the classroom.
3. So I have this special
education student in my
classroom, help?
Collaborate with a special education teacher
Consulting a mentor teacher
Utilizing teacher teams
Co-teach
4. Strategies to Help
Struggling/Sp. Ed Students
Inquiry Based Learning
Activity-based Learning
SCREAM
Partner Learning
Peer Tutoring
Cooperative Learning
5. SCREAM
S tructure
Give the students an outline of what they are going
to learn and discuss any new information. Keep to
the topics in the outline and make sure that the
students understand how the topics fit together
6. SCREAM cont
C larity Do not waiver from the outline. Make
certain that your examples are clear, you can
accomplish this by speaking in clear terms and
avoiding vague statements like “sort of like that”.
7. Cont’
R edundancy Repeating new information allows
students to better understand concepts or language
that is unfamiliar to them. Repetition in the
classroom allows students to practice new
information and allows teachers to test how well
students have grasped the concepts being taught to
them.
8. Cont’
E nthusiasm When teachers are enthusiastic about
the material they are teaching, students also become
enthusiastic. As with many behaviors, students will
model their teachers' attitudes towards their subjects.
9. Cont’
A ppropriate Pace Assess your students'
understanding of the material you are teaching and
assess your teaching pace appropriately. Moving too
slowly or too quickly can result in loosing the
attention of your students.
10. Cont’
M aximize Engagement
Students learn more when they are actively engaged
with the curriculum. Make sure that you ask
questions throughout your lesson, which test the
students' knowledge and ask them to think more
deeply about the information being presented.
Positively reinforce correct answers and give
corrective feedback for any questions answered
incorrectly. Return to any incorrect questions later in
the lesson.
11. Three Important Parts of
the IEP
Current level of performance (PLEP)
Instructional goals
Short term objectives
12. Students Crave a Well Run
Classroom
Physical Dimension
Procedural Dimension
Progress and Behavior Dimension
Instructional Dimension
Communication Dimension
13. Summary
IDEA requires that all students be educated in the
LRE.
Classroom teachers need help outside of their own
bag of tricks. ASK, ASK, ASK
Students need many types of instructional strategies
to help them succeed.
IEP are vital to help in understanding the student’
learning
Classroom management is needed to help all
students.