Roles & Responsibilities
Who is the curriculum specialist on the IEP team?
The general education teacher
Who must you communicate to about a student who may be struggling?
Parents, Special education teachers, general education teachers, and the principal
When you have questions or concerns about a student in your classroom who can you ask for help?
The principal, curriculum director, or special education supervisor
Who brought the class jelly candies to eat one day and where did they come from?
Jim and they came from the walnut grove mercantile
How, as a special education teacher, might you meet your students parents?
IEP Meetings, Parent/teacher conferences, emailing/calling parents and setting up meetings with them either in person or over ZOOM
What are the three major C's from Chapter 8?
Consultation, Collaboration, and Coteaching
From page 153 of the textbook what is on of the most important skills that a teacher needs to be able to do?
Multitasking
Who has cried the most during the class time this semester?
Hermione :'(
When do IEP students get assessed/graded throughout the school year?
At the same time as the general education students
What does LRE stand for?
Least Restrictive Environment
Funding is a challenge for districts of all sizes. Who can speak with about meeting your students needs?
The school's administrator
Who is french??
Margeaux ("who's there!" "The French Revolution!" "FIRE" 200 bonus points if u know what musical/movie that's from)
How does the special education teacher contribute to annual report meetings?
Come to the meeting prepared to discuss how the student performed in your class. Bring data on student performance, how the student compared to others in the class, and successful instructional strategies, as well as recommendations for accommodations and modifications. Also come prepared to discuss recommendations for improvement in services for the next year based on your observations and data. You may also need to advocate for more or fewer services, and also discuss how the student is viewed socially.
What is the the most important thing to remember about behavior?
Behavior is NOT the problem, but a SYMPTOM of the problem
according to the textbook on page 154 what is a critical skill that you must develop throughout your teaching career?
Understanding the individual concepts (and how they relate to other concepts you will be teaching in the future) and embed them in lessons that are engaging to students and that include just enough detail to ensure that students understand and can apply what they have learned.
Who literally brings in a different instrument to like every class period (Hint: they once brought a violin)
Daniel Junker
Who can call for an IEP meeting?
Any member of an IEP team (Special education teacher, general education teacher, parents, related services, DAPE teacher, administration etc)
What are the 5 rules for disciplining students with disabilities?
1. Students with disabilities CAN be disciplined for breaking school rules
2. The school may call the police if the student brings a weapon or drugs to school
3. Students with disabilities can not be expelled-- even if they bring a weapon to school
4. If a student engages in behaviors that could harm another student or to others, The district should work with the student incorporating IEP goals and objectives. The district may consider implementing a Behavior intervention plan (BIP)
5. If the student has been suspended frequently: the district should hold an IEP meeting, develop a program/plan, or alter the students supports
from the textbook, what can you do to show your students that you care for them?
Become interested in their activities, ask them about their fashion preferences and things going on at home and with friends, and talk to them about their extracurricular activities. Also watching for signs of problems such as not eating, bruising, or dramatic changes in behavior.
Who was the first person to witness the dentures?
Joey (he doesn't let us forget either)