GOAL- to educate all students based on their need and provide the tools essential for success!
References
Canday, T. (2016). Instruction of Students with Severe
Disabilities. Meadow View Elementary School.
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- provide Professional Development opportunities specific to the needs of staff for the particular year or upcoming year
- provide opportunities for special education staff to collaborate and share ideas on best practices
If I Were Superintendent, I would...
- provide curriculum and time for special education teachers to make appropriate modifications and accommodations needed
- provide funding for needed assistive technologies
- provide needed communication devices
- provide training for teachers and staff working with students with severe disabilities
- ensure that staff receives the support needed from local administration
other issues
Instruction of Students with Severe Disabilities
Based on an interview with T. Canday, she also faces the following issues when educating students with severe disabilities:
- behaviors that interfere with academics
- lack of training in support staff
- lack of support from administration (in areas such as training support staff and teachers)
- lack of acceptance/cooperation from general education teachers
Communication Challenges
Based on an interview with T. Canday, she faces the following communication challenges when education students with severe disabilities:
- limited expressive language
- limited receptive language
- vision impairments
- multiple disabilities (physical, vision, cognitive)
- limited funding for communication devices
- limited ability for students to generalize skills
Technology Applications
Based on an interview with T. Canday, the following technology applications can be used to reinforcing math and reading content:
- iPad accessibility options
- communication devices
- computer activities
- curriculum with technology components (Edmark, ELSB, TouchMath, DT trainer)
Melody Jordan
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Instructional Challenges
Based on an interview with T. Canday, she faces the following instructional challenges when teaching students with severe disabilities:
- finding appropriate curriculum
- assessing students appropriately
- making modifications and accommodations
- meeting state guidelines while meeting student's needs
- managing behaviors while trying to teach academic concepts
- finding the balance between academics and functional living skills