Special Education - RRDSB

NTIP

Students with special needs want:

• Strengths to be recognized• Independence• Sense of belonging• Supported, safe and welcome• Sense of accomplishment• Contributing member of society

Every Child Needs a Champion

Individual Education Plans

• Legal Document• Conditions for Creating IEPs • Modifications vs. Accommodations• Alternative report vs. Provincial report• Safety Plans• Transition Plans

IEP – Reflection

• Think of a child who you teach or have taught who requires Accommodations and/or Modifications

– What do the accommodations and modifications look like currently?

– What steps could be taken to further support the student?

– How do you assess their achievement and growth?– How do the accommodations and modifications support

independence and inclusion?– How do you communicate with the student regarding

their progress? How often?

Communication with Students

• Focus on strengths• Allow time for processing• Conference Often• Clear Classroom Expectations (3-5 max) and

Logical Consequences• Encouragement - catch them doing

something good and celebrate

Communication with Parents/Guardians

• Highlight Strengths• Share Concerns• Collaborate on Classroom Supports and

Strategies for Further Engagement• Celebrate Success

Other Communication Needed

• Educational Assistants (ESP Guide)• Special Education Resource Teacher (SERT)• Principal/Vice-Principal

Tiered Approach to Behaviour Intervention

Positive and Proactive Supports• Think of a student who you teach or have taught who

requires additional supports to manage their behaviour effectively in class.

– What proactive supports do you currently have in place?

– What other strategies could help support the student?– How do you assess student growth regarding the

behaviour?– How are the behaviour supports/strategies and

progress communicated with the student? With the parent/guardian?

Supports • Mentor• Other Teachers and ESP• SERT• Principal/Vice-Principal• Behavioural Therapist• Counsellors• Spec. Ed. Administrator• School Support Services

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