School Roles
Name one thing a general education teacher can support with
support students with their academic progress. They teach the curriculum, assign work, and issue grades.
Asking for help means that you need special treatment.
(False: Everyone asks for help.)
What is a disability?
is when a person’s body or mind has to do certain things differently or with more difficulty.
What is a 504 Plan?
a list of small changes that help the student. The student is part of the regular classroom and curriculum.
What is the highest-grossing movie of all time?
Avatar
Name one thing a special education teacher can support with
help students with disabilities. They make changes to the curriculum for students with disabilities. They create goals for students and write their IEP’s.
Asking for help shows that you care about yourself.
True
What is a mental illness?
a medical condition that changes a person’s feelings, thinking, or behavior. A mental illness is a disability when it interrupts major life activities.
What is an IEP?
a major plan for special education. The student has goals to work on. Their curriculum and classroom can be different if needed.
What is the largest ocean in the world?
The Pacific Ocean
Name one thing a school counselor can support with
support students’ mental health. They offer counseling, give education/career advice, and oversee class credits.
Asking for help is annoying for the other person.
(False: It often feels great to help other people.)
What are accommodations?
Adjustments for people with different needs
How can a student get a 504 plan?
Requesting it via the 504 coordinator - frequently the school counselor.
What do you call a piece of land that’s almost — but not entirely — surrounded by water?
Peninsula
Name one thing a school psychologist can support with
diagnose and support students with disabilities. They create behavior plans, help with crisis response, and conduct assessments.
Asking for help means that you trust the teacher to help you.
True
What are some examples of accommodations?
Extra time on test
Shortened assignments
Break Space
How can a student get an IEP?
A written request to the teachers, principal and school psychologist. The school psychologist will complete an evaluation and determine if they qualify for specially designed instruction (an IEP).
What is the only food that can never go bad?
Honey
Name one thing a school social worker can support with
support student mental health. They support students who are going through complex personal issues. They help communication between the family and the school.
Asking for help means that you are unable to help others
False
What are 2 supports in school that can support you?
IEP or 504
Are accommodations included in both a 504 plan and an IEP?
Yes
A majority of adults have how many permanent teeth?
32