Special Education

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Special Education by Mind Map: Special Education

1. Personal Philosophy Surrounding Special Education

1.1. I will advocate for students in order for them to receive the supports and services they require so they are able to access the curriculum. It is my aim to not only help students in academic areas, but to help grow socially and emotionally as well.

2. Importance of Collaboration and Team Building

2.1. Importance of Collaboration

2.1.1. It is important to collaborate with families because they know their children best. Families can provide helpful insight into how a student learns best and what they are receptive to.

2.1.2. It is important to collaborate with general education teachers because they are the experts in their content, while special education teachers are the experts in differentiating instruction and providing the appropriate services and supports.

2.1.3. It is important to collaborate with other special education teachers to learn best practices. Other teachers may doing things in their classrooms that their students are responding well to. This information can be shared with other teachers for them to try on their students.

2.2. Importance of Team Building

3. Professional Responsibility and Ethics

3.1. Professional Responsibility

3.1.1. It is my professional responsibility to create and implement individualized education plans (IEP) for student.s

3.1.2. It is my professional responsibility to create goals for students.

3.1.3. It is my professional responsibility to collect data on students' goals.

3.1.4. It is my professional responsibility to differentiate instruction.

3.1.5. It is my professional responsibility to share student progress with general education teachers, administrators, and families.

3.1.6. It is my professional responsibility to help students prepare to transition from grade to grade or from school to college/career.

3.2. Ethics

3.2.1. I will advocate for all students.

3.2.2. I will help students reach their full potential.

3.2.3. I will protect students.

3.2.4. I will develop relationships with parents/guardians/families.

3.2.5. I will reflect on my practice in order to better myself.

4. References

4.1. Collaboration Between General and Special Education Teachers. (2000, September 13). Retrieved April 14, 2019, from Collaboration Between General and Special Education Teachers

4.2. Ethical Principles and Professional Practice Standards for Special Educators. (n.d.). Retrieved April 14, 2019, from Ethical Principles & Practice Standards