Transition

Community Alliance for Special Education and Protection and Advocacy,
Inc. (1992,
revised 2005). Special education rights and responsibilities:
information on
transition services, including vocational education (chap. 10).
Retrieved 3/26/08 from

http://www.pai-ca.org/pubs/505001.htm.
*This publication is retrieved from a manual on transition services.
It covers questions and answers based on special education state and
federal laws. Included are the rights and responsibilities for
parents, students, and schools.

Friend, M. (2005). Special education: Contemporary perspectives for school
professionals. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
*This text is used for an overview of special education. It is used
for SPED 500. It includes current research and law and many issues
related to the sped field. There are several chapters on specific
exceptionalities.

Key provisions on transition: IDEA 1997 compared to IDEA 2004 (2007).
Retrieved
3/26/08 from http://ncset.org/publications/related/ideatransition.asp.
*This website lines up IDEA 1997 with IDEIA 2004. It shows major
changes concerning transition issues.

Special education: a guide for parents and advocates transition from
special education
to adult services. Retrieved 3/26/08 from

http://www.oradvocacy.org/pubs/SpecialEducationGuide/transerv.htm.
*This article gives a basic overview of what transition services are
and what parents can expect.

Vaughn, S., Bos, C., Schumm, S. S. (2006). Teaching exceptional,
diverse, and at-risk
students in the general education classroom (3rd ed.) (IDEA 2004
update ed.).
Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
*This is the text used for SPED 506 HIgh Incidence Disabilities.
Besides covering the exceptionalities the text gives current
information on IDEIA 2004 as it applies to each.

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Inclusion

http://www.ideadata.org

 

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs. (1997). IDEA Data website

 

This database provides access to articles, in particular as used in the Inclusion presentation, data from the US Dept. of Education.  The database focuses on Special Education programs, laws, and recent data about children with disabilities served under IDEA.  Data collection in the website also focuses on organizations, reports, and presentations that talk about inclusive strategies as part of federal regulations provided by IDEA.

 

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Inclusion

http://inclusion.uwe.ac.uk/inclusionweek/articles/worldwide.htm

Inclusive Education – A Worldwide Movement by Sharon Rustemier

In this article, Rustemier expresses how the Inclusion concept is gaining ground in the
world of education.  This article is pro inclusion, which focuses on how these inclusion
strategies transform the lives of children who take part in this educational strategy.   A
very intreguing article that focuses on inclusion issues from around the world as well as
strengths and money issues.  Diversity is also a major issue that Rustemier focuses on,
in which she stresses the importance of inclusion - to help meet the needs of all
students. 

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Inclusion

What is Inclusion?
Inclusion is a model of instruction where special education students are "invited" into regular education classrooms

What does it look like?
A regular classrom with the following instructors:
–Regular Educator
–Special Educator
–Education Assistant(s)
–Ancillary Staff as needed such as:
•Speech and Language Pathologist
•Physical Therapist
•Occupational Therapists
•Recreational Therapists
•Audiologist
•Vision Therapy

What does IDEA say about Inclusion?
IDEA does not specify that inclusion is mandatory in schools. However, IDEA does state
"schools must maintain a continuum of alternative placements such as special classes, resource rooms, and itinerant instruction to meet the needs of students with disabilities." Inclusion also follows the mandates of Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) and Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). IDEA does suggest the use of regular education when possible, which again is encompassed in the inclusion model.

What are the advantages to Inclusion?
•Every student, disability or not, is given the same education
•Students gain social and peer acceptance
•Students feel more comfortable to become involved in school affairs and activities
•Students experience a more enriching and rewarding educational experience
•Allows positive educational experiences that all children and young people can enjoy and benefit from, together

What are the disadvantages of Inclusion?
•Are all needs of every student met?
•Can Regular & SPED teachers find balance in their teachings?
• Does the student feel Isolation
–Do students and parents feel comfortable in the inclusive setting?
–Students should be allowed, with their parents as advocates, to choose the type of setting they want to be in.
–Students may feel "more comfortable" around other students who share the same disabilities.

References:
•Marcus, A. (2005). Eli's Choice. Taking Sides, (249-250). Dubuque.
•Rustemier, S. (2007). Inclusive Education – A Worldwide Movement. Retrieved, December 1, 2007, from http://inclusion.uwe.ac.uk/inclusionweek/articles/worldwide.htm
•Schultz-Stout, Katie. (2001). Special Education Inclusion. Retrieved February 7, 2008, from http://www.weac.org.
•U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs. (1997). IDEA Data website (http://www.ideadata.org/)
•Vargo, R, & Vargo, J. (2005). From My Friend, Ro Vargo. Taking Sides, (245-247). Dubuque.

 

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Low Incidence Disabilities

Low Incidence Disabilities- Down Syndrome

http://www.ndss.org

The National Down Syndrome Society seeks to better the lives of people with Down Syndrome, in order to provide knowledge to professionals, teachers, and parents about the disorder. The history of Down syndrome is summarized, in which John Langdon Down is considered the "father" of the disorder. The causes of Down syndrome are addressed beginning with the early French physicist Jerome Lejuene, who discovered it as a chromosomal anomaly. Information is provided especially for soon to be parents who are interested in prenatal testing and early diagnosis. Affecting one out of 733 births, NDSS further breaks down the incidence and facts of Down Syndrome. Lastly, myths and truths of the disorder are supported by journal article publications and further research.

Posted by: Jem

 

Low Incidence Disabilities- Visual Impairments

http://www.afb.org

The American Foundation for the Blind is a non-profit organization that promotes endless opportunities for people with visual impairments. It strives to provide equal rights and possibilities for people with low vision and/or vision loss. Thus important information is provided about the importance of technology, educating teachers of students with visual impairments (TVI), and teaching parents about resources available in order to help their child achieve academic and lifelong success. Those interested in learning more about causes, incidence, and living with visual impairments, may find helpful information provided within this site and foundation's publications.

Posted by: Jem

 

Low Incidence Disabilities- Hearing Impairments

http://www.asha.org

The American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA), is a helpful site for professionals involved with children and adults with speech or hearing difficulties. ASHA advocates for hearing health, more importantly early detection and intervention of children with hearing impairments. There are numerous journal articles available for professionals, who are not necessarily members of the organization, but are interested in discovering answers from simple to complex questions about causes, effects, incidence, current research, legislation, and professions involving speech and hearing impairments.

Posted by: Jem

 

Low Incidence Disabilities: Mental Retardation & Multiple Disabilities

http://www.nichcy.org

The National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY), addresses helpful information for teachers, health professionals, parents, and students who are interested in finding more information about the myriad of disabilities affecting our infants, children, and youths. Each disability is thoroughly described including characteristics of the disorder, resources available, organizational references, educational strategies, and multicultural issues. NICHCY is a website dedicated to disability awareness and laws enacted to provide equal rights for people with disabilities.

Posted by: Jem

 

Differentiated Instruction

Differentiated Instruction Workshop.  It's All About "Good Teaching:"  Best Practices

            For Meeting the Diverse Student Needs in Classrooms Today.  (Presented by

            Jann Hunter)

Marzano, R.J. (2002).  Classroom Instruction That Works:  Research-Based Strategies

            For Increasing Student Achievement.

Tomlinson, C.A. (2001).  How to Differentiate Instruction in Mixed Ability Classrooms.

            (2^nd edition).

 

Information provided in reference is based on workshops previously attended offered through our school system.  These workshops have given us a better understanding of what differentiated instruction encompasses.

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Wisconsin

SPED590 - Graduate Blog

This Blog is dedicated to reference postings for SPED 590 during the spring 2008 semester.