http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tui8EOdv_VU&feature=related
This is a video of Jason McElwain, who was the basketball manager for his high school team. I was truly inspired by this video. In the interview for his ESPN story, he stated that he did not feel different and that he was just normal like everyone else. In the interview his dad said that basketball was his equalizer. I immediately thought of the Miracle League program that gives special needs children the opportunity to participate in an encouraging activity. This video further motivated me to promote awareness of the need for more special education teachers. Jason's video solidifies by belief that special education can make a great difference in the lives of not only the children but the community as a whole.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
I.D.E.A.
http://aacap.org/page.ww?name=Services+in+School+for+Children+with+Special+Needs:+What+Parents+Need+to+Know§ion=Facts+for+Families
"Services In School For Children With Special Needs: What Parents Need To Know"
This is a website that explains the services available for children with special needs and acts, such as I.D.E.A. that were established in order to protect these children's rights to an education in public schools.
http://www.help4adhd.org/education/rights/idea
"IDEA (The Individual with Disabilities Education Act)"
"Special education services are individualized to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities and are provided in the least restrictive environment." This quote caught my attention as I was researching some issues regarding the shortage of special education teachers in America. The short supply of teachers has led to schools having to hire underqualified teachers to take their place. I think this is a major problem that contradicts the mandate written in IDEA.
"Services In School For Children With Special Needs: What Parents Need To Know"
This is a website that explains the services available for children with special needs and acts, such as I.D.E.A. that were established in order to protect these children's rights to an education in public schools.
http://www.help4adhd.org/education/rights/idea
"IDEA (The Individual with Disabilities Education Act)"
"Special education services are individualized to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities and are provided in the least restrictive environment." This quote caught my attention as I was researching some issues regarding the shortage of special education teachers in America. The short supply of teachers has led to schools having to hire underqualified teachers to take their place. I think this is a major problem that contradicts the mandate written in IDEA.
Nudging Schools to Help Students With Learning Disabilities
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/27/health/27patient.html?_r=1&ref=special_education_handicapped
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