IEP, 504 & Planning

Effective Instruction for Students with Disabilities-Part I

For students with disabilities like Tami, a 6th grader, effective instruction is imperative for her educational growth and development. When teachers create student portfolios that address the diagnostic data in IEPs, the team approach creates a win-win in the classroom that inspires learning.

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Using a Checklist for Effective Instruction-Tami's IEP Checklist-Part II

For Tami, the IEP checklist is a literal weekly progress report that shows her academic and behavioral performance during her 6th grade school year. If she has all checks and completions, then she knows that her grades will reflect her commitment to her educational journey.

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AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) - Providing Instructional Strategies in the Classroom

AVID is a progressive academic support program for students in middle and high school who need additional instructional strategies for learning success. For students with disabilities, AVID can provide differentiated instructional development to help students process learning in the classroom.

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Discipline of Special Education Students - Part I

Discipline procedures for special education students include additional protocols that must be legally followed in school communities. In the given scenario, that includes Part I and II, Jocelyn's journey is profiled when she assaults a fellow classmate in a math class.

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Differentiating Instruction in Mainstream Classrooms-Students with Disabilities

Differentiating instruction in today's classrooms has become a heated topic amongst educators who are seeking to understand how to provide academic equity and access to all students. For students with disabilities, the essential conversation must translate into proactive academic access and equity.

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Students with Disabilities - A Team Approach - Ms.Kramer's Story - Part III

In Part III, Ms. Kramer is provided with an opportunity to share her story, which is the story of thousands of teachers in Special Education classrooms struggling to meet the academic needs of their students. Before true collaboration can occur with other staff, Ms. Kramer must trust her own skills.

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IEP (Individualized Education Program) Checklist-Students with Disabilities

The IEP checklist is the managing document of IDEA compliance in school communities for students with disabilities. An effective IEP is dynamic and provides educational equity and access for society's most vulnerable and underserved students with disabilities in today's classrooms.

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Differentiated Instruction for Students with Disabilities-A Math Class Scenario-Part II

In Part II, Ms. Clemens has created a safe learning environment where students can understand their own learning by charting their academic progress and reflecting on their learning. Differentiated instruction in math or any class for students with disabilities creates equity and access in learning.

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High School Graduation-The End of Services for Students with Disabilities - Part I

School communities nationwide are preparing for June graduations. For students with disabilities, the excitement of graduation is replaced with the anxiety of leaving structured learning environments and favorite teachers. For Tara and Manuel, the thought of graduation feels like a major nightmare.

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The Transition Plan: Life after Graduation for Students with Disabilities - Part II

Life after graduation for students with disabilities begins with the transition plan, a component of the student's IEP. The transition plan includes a post-high school safety net of services, resources and next steps towards independence and life goals for society's most vulnerable students.

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