Homework: Special Education Presentation
Special educators need to understand how to include and engage general educators in the IEP process. They also need to have a firm understanding of the research behind inclusive classrooms for special education students, the benefits of inclusion settings, and their potential drawbacks.
Refer to and utilize the "Individualized Education Program (IEP) Blank Template" and the "New York City Board of Education Individualized Education Program Blank Template" as needed to inform the topic homework.
Create 15 to 20 slides digital presentation for professional development for general education teachers on the topics of IEPs, inclusive classrooms, and team teaching. Your digital presentation should include graphics that are relevant to the content, visually appealing, and use space appropriately. Address the following within the presentation:
i. Explain each major section of an IEP, specifically discuss where teachers can locate accommodations that are needed in the classroom setting.
ii. Describe what an inclusive classroom setting looks like and when it may be the most beneficial setting for students with disabilities. Include specific examples of students with disabilities being appropriately placed in an inclusive setting.
iii. Explain the importance of culturally responsive teaching and include three examples of culturally responsive instructional strategies that could be employed in the inclusive classroom setting.
iv. Describe three team teaching models and discuss the benefits and drawbacks of each.
v. Include a title slide, reference slide, and presenter's notes.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.