1. 1. LSCAmy Martello | ParentCarly Hayes | Social WorkerDanya Ata | General Education TeacherMadeline Lewis | SpEd Instructor
2. 2. Demographics of School1,317 students attend this school.8.3% are from low-income households.
3. 3. CommunityWays to be involved in the school community:1. Support Groups2. Field Day/Special Olympics3. Health Groups4. Parent involvementin Classroom
4. 4. What is the problem? There are not many options for students with disabilities inHHS Parents are confused about what is offered for theirchildren More options are needed for students with disabilities
5. 5. What is the solution?Possible ways to make your classroom work for all students:1. Accommodations2. Modifications3. Differentiated Instruction4. Collaborative Team Teaching5. Universal Design for Learning6. Assistive Technology(https://www.understood.org/en/learning-attention-issues/treatments-approaches/educational-strategies/educational-strategies-an-overview)
6. 6. Emotional or Behavioral Disorders IDEA defines emotional disturbance as a condition that isaccompanied by one of several characteristics that are displayedover an extended period of time and have negative consequences. Five disorders can lead to students being classified as having anemotional or behavioral disorder. Students with emotional or behavioral disorders usually have one ortwo behavioral patterns.(Turnball, Turnball, & Wehmeyer, 2007).
7. 7. EBD: AcademicThree common academic modifications for EBD studentsare:1. Modifications to behavior-KidTools and Pre-Correction2. Modifications to learning-Wrap Around Strategy, Service Learning,and Problem Solving3. Modifications to assessments-Breaks and Extended Time(Turnball, Turnball, & Wehmeyer, 2007, http://cecp.air.org/aft_nea.pdf)
8. 8. EBD: BehavioralThere are 3 main behavioral concerns with students withEmotional or Behavioral Disorders:1. Aggressive Behavior2. Disconnected FromPeers and School3. High Dropout Rate(Turnball, Turnball, & Wehmeyer, 2007)
9. 9. EBD: InclusionThere are also 3 major inclusion techniques to use in ageneral education classroom in order to best effectivelyteach students with EBD as well as promoting their inclusionin the classroom:1. Counseling2. Modeling3. Class Wide Peer Tutoring (CWPT)(Turnball, Turnball, & Wehmeyer, 2007)
10. 10. Autism IDEA defines Autism as a developmental disability significantly affectingverbal and nonverbal communication and social interaction, generallyevident before age three, that adversely affects a childs educationalperformance (Turnball, Turnball, & Wehmeyer, 2007). Autism has seven main characteristics that each play a role in the success ofacademics, social skills, and behavior.
11. 11. Autism: AcademicThree common academic modifications for VI students are:1. Modifications to the way materials are presente stimulating visual sense and memory2. Modifications to the way students demonstrate learning extended time and alternative assessment3. Modifications to the classroom physical modifications and routines(Roberston, Chamberlain, & Kasar, 2003).(Turnball, Turnball, & Wehmeyer, 2007).
12. 12. Autism: BehavioralThere are three main ways toaddress problem behavior withstudents with Autism1. Positive Behavior Supports- outlining positive behavior2. Social Stories- demonstrating appropriate social skills3. Applied Behavior Analysis- replacing problem behavior(Kaweski, 2011).(Turnball, Turnball, & Wehmeyer, 2007).
13. 13. Autism: InclusionThere are also 3 major inclusion techniques to use in a generaleducation classroom1. Emphasizing individual interests and strengths- getting to know students and parents2. Peer relationships- pairing students with common interests3. Promoting Friendships- teaching social skills(Mesibov & Shea, 1996).(Roberston, Chamberlain, & Kasar,2003).(Turnball, Turnball, & Wehmeyer,2007).
14. 14. Visual Impairments The IDEA defines a visual impairment as animpairment in vision that, even with correction,adversely affects a child's educational performance. There are multiple physical, behavioral, and academiccharacteristics of students who are visually impaired.(Turnball, Turnball, &Wehmeyer, 2007).
15. 15. VI: AcademicThree common academic modifications for VI students are:1. Modifications to the way materials are presented2. Modifications to the way students demonstratelearning3. Modifications to the classroom(Turnball, Turnball, &Wehmeyer, 2007).(Willings, 2014
16. 16. VI: BehavioralThere are 3 main behavioral concerns with students with VI:1. Daily living skills2. Orientation and mobility3. Self-determination(Turnball, Turnball, & Wehmeyer,2007).(Willings, 2014)
17. 17. VI: InclusionThere are also 3 major inclusion techniques to use in a general educationclassroom in order to best effectively teach students with VI as well as promotingtheir inclusion in the classroom:1. Informing the entire class about VI2. Do not give the student too much individualized attention3. Provide appropriate accommodations within the classroom(Turnball, Turnball, &Wehmeyer, 2007).(Willings, 2014)
18. 18. ConclusionThe most common solutions acrossdisabilities are modifications.Other ideas include: planning periods with parentalinvolvement professional development daysfor teachers
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