Mrs. Laura McCammon, a special education teacher of over five years, was interviewed about writing individualized education programs (IEPs) and classroom accommodations. She discussed looking at background information on the student before writing an IEP and tailoring accommodations to each student's specific needs. Some common accommodations include extra time, preferential seating, and visual aids. IEPs are required for students with disabilities and set goals and track progress toward objectives. Accommodations are chosen and objectives identified based on each child's individual needs and abilities.

1. Special
Education
Teacher
Interview
Paige Kordsmeier

2. In this interview, I will be sitting down with Mrs.
Laura McCammon, who has been a Special
Education teacher for over five years. She will
be answering questions about accommodations
in the classroom and also writing an IEP.

3. When you are about to start writing
your IEP, what type of background
information do you look for?

4. What are some accommodations that you think
work the best for each type of student?

5. What are a few basic accommodations that can
be used in any classroom?

6. What are some disabilities that require
IEPs?

7. Do some accommodations sometimes not
work?

8. What are a some goals you would make
for an IEP?

9. How do you decide what type of
accommodation is right for each child?

10. How do you identify objectives for the child
to reach?

11. What important information do you always
include in the summary of the IEP?

12. How do you check a child’s progress?

13. Thank you for watching.