"It is the practice of educating students in a way that accommodates their individual differences, disabilities, and special needs."
The laws and regulations affecting students with disabilities, including the identification, evaluation, and provision of appropriate educational services and accommodations.
Learning Disabilities: Understanding the different types of learning disabilities, the diagnostic criteria, and common interventions.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Understanding the neurobiology of ADHD, diagnostic criteria, and evidence-based interventions.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Understanding the diagnostic criteria for ASD, early signs and symptoms, and interventions for individuals with ASD.
Special Education Law: Understanding the laws that govern special education (such as IDEA, ADA, Section 504) and how they impact assessment, eligibility, and services for students with disabilities.
Assessment and Evaluation: Understanding the process of assessing students with disabilities using formal and informal assessments, and how the results of these assessments inform the development of individualized education plans (IEPs).
Behavior Management: Understanding the principles and strategies of behavior management, including positive reinforcement, function-based interventions, and school-wide behavior programs.
Collaborative Teaming: The importance of collaboration among teachers, parents, and other stakeholders for the success of students with disabilities.
Universal Design for Learning: Understanding how to design instruction and assessments that are accessible and effective for all students, including those with disabilities.
Assistive Technology: Understanding the different types of assistive technology devices and how they can support students with disabilities in the classroom.
Cultural Diversity and Multiculturalism: The importance of understanding cultural diversity and incorporating culturally responsive practices into special education services.
Transition Planning: Understanding the process of transition planning and the importance of preparing students with disabilities for post-secondary education, employment, and independent living.
Evidence-Based Practices: Understanding the importance of using evidence-based practices in special education, including the use of research-based interventions and data-driven decision making.
Ethics and Professionalism: Understanding the ethical considerations and professional standards that apply to the field of special education, including confidentiality, informed consent, and cultural competence.
Mental Health: Understanding the importance of addressing mental health concerns among students with disabilities, including anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Classroom Management: Understanding how to create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that supports the needs of all students, including those with disabilities.
Speech/Language Impairment: This type of special education covers children who have difficulty with speech, language, or communication skills.
Learning Disabilities: This type of special education covers children who have difficulty with reading, writing, or mathematics.
Autism Spectrum Disorder: This type of special education covers children who have difficulty with social interactions, communication, and behavior.
Intellectual Disability: This type of special education covers children who have significant limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior.
Emotional Disturbance: This type of special education covers children who have difficulty with emotional regulation and behavior, which impacts their ability to learn in school.
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): This type of special education covers children who have difficulty with attention, impulse control, or hyperactivity.
Deafness/Hearing Impairment: This type of special education covers children who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have an auditory processing disorder.
Visual Impairment/Blindness: This type of special education covers children who are visually impaired or blind, or have a visual processing disorder.
Physical/Orthopedic Impairment: This type of special education covers children who have a physical or orthopedic impairment that impacts their ability to learn or access the curriculum.
Traumatic Brain Injury: This type of special education covers children who have suffered a traumatic brain injury, which impacts their ability to learn in school.
"This involves the individually planned and systematically monitored arrangement of teaching procedures, adapted equipment and materials, and accessible settings."
"To help individuals with special needs achieve a higher level of personal self-sufficiency and success in school and in their community."
"Learning disabilities, learning difficulties, communication disorders, emotional and behavioral disorders, physical disabilities, developmental disabilities, and other disabilities."
"Through different approaches to teaching, the use of technology, a specifically adapted teaching area, a resource room, or a separate classroom."
"Some scholars categorize gifted education under the umbrella of 'special education', but it is different because of the students' capabilities."
"Special education is designed specifically for students with learning disabilities, while remedial education can be designed for any students who have reached a point of unpreparedness."
"So that the maximum number of students are served in general education environments."
"It can reduce social stigmas and improve academic achievement for many students."
"It is the standard curriculum presented without special teaching methods or supports."
"Sometimes special education classrooms and general special education classrooms mix."
"It is another term used to describe special education."
"Osteogenesis imperfecta, cerebral palsy, lissencephaly, Friedreich’s ataxia, and muscular dystrophy."
"Yes, it falls under the category of developmental disabilities."
"Educators modify teaching methods and environments to serve the maximum number of students."
"Dyslexia is an example of a learning difficulty that may require special education."
"Yes, special education caters to individuals with emotional and behavioral disorders."
"The goal is to help them achieve a higher level of personal self-sufficiency and success."
"Yes, special education involves adapted equipment and materials to accommodate individual differences."
"It ensures that teaching procedures, equipment, and settings are tailored to meet the specific needs of each student."