What Sped teachers wish Gen Ed teachers knew....

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The federal law, IDEIA (2015) states that special education is a service and not a place. That means, we have NO sped students, sped teaches, or sped classes. We HAVE STUDENTS, CLASSES, AND TEACHERS. Once we remove the labels, or never identify a label to begin with, then we have created equity and equity provides opportunities for their future. Once we find a child eligible for services, then the expectations from teachers, family, and society decreases and we handicap our students (NLTS-2, 2011). I am not asking to support a reduction in services as all students need support. I am not supporting law suits. I am asking ALL practitioners to accept ALL students as STUDENTS!

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Now that’s putting it in perspective!

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Behavior is communication!
No student wants to feel out of control. If you’re struggling with a students emotions/behavior, that student is struggling more.
Kids want to know adults will keep them safe no matter the age.
Kids need and want limits but will fight against them if they’ve not experienced consistent limit setting at home.
Kids know if you don’t like them or are annoyed with them.
Kids want to belong, want to do well.

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To have more patience, an open mind that not all students with special needs are the same, and be willing to learn other ways to reach those students.

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You don't have the choice of whether or not to accommodate. If it is in the IEP, we are legally obligated to provide the accommodation.

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Understand that sped kid's learn differently & college is not always an option.

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It is an option, but not the ONLY option. Have students consider vocational schools or apprenticeship programs.

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Wow, everything you said is spot on (Social worker 1)! Especially, that behavior is communication!! I have heard a lot teachers say that their behaviors are attention seeking and to just ignore it or replace it with a some sort of sensory manipulative. Instead they are communicating their untamed emotions and want to be heard or understood. I strongly believe that in order for a inclusive class to be really successful for all students is that Gen Ed teachers need to have some type of insight of experience working in a self contained classroom. I believe that way they can understand how all students function.

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MHS1- that’s absolutely true!

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IEP is needed if a student requires ‘specialized instruction’.

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Nicely said CHS3. Thx

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A student doesn’t have to have an IEP in order to receive accommodations and/or modifications.

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If a student needs accommodations in order to be successful but doesn't qualify for an IEP, the school can write a 504 plan that will guarantee those accommodations.

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