007+Special+Education+Lab

Welcome to the TE 408 Sec 007 Special Education Emphasis Wiki = = In the next few weeks, we will embark on a journey that will better prepare us to address the needs of all our students, paying particular attention to the needs of special education students. In this wiki you will find information about class tasks and assignments. I look forward to a wonderful term!

Gerardo Aponte

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Syllabus Addendum

Focus Student Portfolio

Special Education Resources

__Schedule and Agendas:__
Topic: Introduction to Special Education. What is it and why do we need it? Textbook chapters: 1 and 2 Portfolio Tasks : Identify the student you will work with and begin collecting data.
 * Class 1 - January 12, 2012 **

Interesting perspectives from Special Education teachers on inclusion - []

Topic: Types of Disabilities. What are they and how can we learn more about them? Textbook chapters: 3 Portfolio Tasks : Research student's disability.
 * Class 2 - January 19, 2012 **

Disabilities 411 (based on Textbook info and class discussion) What are WebQuests? Activity WebQuest Assignment

[|Link] to Michigan Code of Ethics for Educators (discussed in class)

Topic: Learning Styles. How can we accommodate and modify instruction to meet students' needs? Textbook chapters: 12, 13, 14, and 15 Portfolio Tasks : Begin planning and accommodating the lessons.
 * Class 3 - January 26, 2012 **

Readers:
 * **Chapter 12 - Interventions and Supports to Address Executive Function Problems:** Andrea Noffsinger, Joshua Hagler, Lindita Ivezaj
 * **Chapter 13 - Interventions to Boost Self-Esteem, Social Competence, and Social Skills:** Holeigh Ries, Mike Krcatovich, Kristen Wellman, Melanie Borson, Lindsey Skoog, Jason Lintjer, Phil Janis, Tim Whelan, Chris Sweno
 * **Chapter 14 - Interventions to Improve Behavior and Discipline:** Jim Mora, Matthew Mount, Quinn Johnson,
 * **Chapter 15 - Guidelines for Boosting Homework, Studying, and Organizational Skills:** Matt Malburg, Krista Flanders, Bobby Billman, Cameron Alvarez

Class Assignment: MCEC Conference Proposals

Topic: Case studies - what can we do for kids? Textbook chapters: No Reading :) Portfolio Task: Begin planning your lessons
 * Class 4 - February 2, 2012**

[|CEC Standards for Professional Practice] Review the standards under **Professionals in Relation to Persons with Exceptionalities and Their Families**

[|Classroom Adaptations Handbook] Kent County Intermediate School District, Grand Rapids, MI Click on the Handbook listed under **Procedures, Guidelines and Manuals**.

Guest Speakers: The Special Education staff member and You: Roles and Collaborations Textbook chapters: 4 and 16 Portfolio Task: Begin teaching your lessons and prepare presentations
 * Class 5 - February 9, 2012**

Cases Assignment

Presentations on Focus Student Portfolio Assignments Textbook chapters: No reading :) Homework: Think about something related to teaching that you would like to discuss/learn about in the following classes: Feb 23 and Mar 1.
 * Class 6 - February 16, 2012**


 * Guidelines for Presentations**

To access the survey for upcoming class topics and mini course evaluation, [|click here]. The survey should take 10 minutes tops. Thank you so much!
 * Survey**

Topic: Understanding English Language Learners and using best practices Reference: Textbook - //Teaching Social Studies to English Language Learners//
 * Class 7 - February 23, 2012**


 * Programs Analysis**

Andrzej José Ismael
 * Case Analysis**

Topic: Faculty Lounge: Preparing for the Internship
 * Class 8 - March 1st, 2012**