As a teacher who has worked in several special education settings since 2004, two major issues stand out. The most pressing matters I have encountered include contention over the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) in regard to how it affects students with disabilities, as well as the cumbersome referral process. As part of testing [...]
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What is Special Education? The Historical Rise Beginnings Historians regard Jean-Marc-Gaspard Itard as a main forefather in special education. Special education is “specially designed instruction that meets the unusual needs of an exceptional student” (Hallahan, Kauffman & Pullen, 2008). Itard (1775-1838), a French doctor, is most famous for working with Victor, the “Wild Boy of [...]
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Tired of cleaning up after your students? Finding moldy plastic pudding cups in the desk? Or strewn supplies on the ground? Follow this weekly cleaning schedule and you’ll feel like you’ve got a magic wand! First, write these cheesy phrases on the board for each day of the week, and briefly explain to students. The phrases [...]
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