Most recent public comments by Sherzard McEwen Ashford https://nowcomment.com/users/67379 https://nowcomment.com/documents/197823?scroll_to=1851625 https://nowcomment.com/documents/197823?scroll_to=1851625 Three professionals that I would include on the team to ensure the student is able to access what they need in the least restrictive environment would be a physical therapist, occupational therapist, and a paraprofessional. The physical therapist is important to the team because they will be essential in helping the student with muscle and flexibility as well as posture and position. They would also be important to work with the Special education teacher on ways to assist the student on being more mobile such as helping to decide the appropriate equipment needed in the learning environment. The occupational therapist is essential to the accessibility of the student by helping the student hold a pencil, feeding themselves, as well as deciding the type of equipment that might be necessary for additional support in the learning environment. The paraprofessional is important because they assist the Special education teacher with movement of the within student the classroom, accompanying the student to the restroom, and other assistance required by the student to be successful in the classroom/learning environment. Each of the above members of the team is essential to the team because they assist in providing related services that are vital to the students’ success, health, and mobility. Wed, 29 Apr 2020 19:18:00 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/191721?scroll_to=1806870 https://nowcomment.com/documents/191721?scroll_to=1806870 I can help a student with Autism Spectrum Disorder in the classroom by creating a setting that is predictable for the student. The set up of the classroom will be structured in the same manner with no changes. The classroom routines will be posted with times and places identified using images or emojis. The various areas of the classroom will have signs and labels identifying each item and storage unit and it’s contents, as well as assigned seating; covers will be placed over the cabinet area to limit distractions during instruction. Each area will also be distraction free. Each student will have a specific, labeled space for their personal belongings. All assignments will have a specific place to be placed upon completion and a specific place for homework. Lessons will be structured to include structured lessons that are routine and concise. During lessons, I will use commands, prompts, and cues to lead the students in the learning environment. I would give few choices during the student’s work time. I would also use assistive technology that enhances the student’s skills and allows them to be successful in learning. I would also treat them as normal as possible and give them feedback, praise and structure. Wed, 15 Apr 2020 22:01:06 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/189555?scroll_to=1781036 https://nowcomment.com/documents/189555?scroll_to=1781036 The steps would you take to ensure that I am providing all services necessary for a student with speech and/or language needs are first going to be guided by the benchmarks and goals of the student’s IEP. First, I would work with the student to introduce myself and inform the student of the skills we will be working on, including the method and some of the modalities. I would also let the student know that I am available to assist him whenever he needs help. I would also be working closely with the student’s Case manager, Special Education teacher, to make sure that we are meeting the benchmarks of the IEP and in a collaborative manner to guide the student’s progress in his academic progress. I would also work closely with the general education teacher to get a picture of how he functions in the inclusive setting and to find out if there are any strategies or evidence-baseball practices that I can provide to ensure that the student is meeting satisfactory progress in the classroom. I would also work closely with the parents to make sure that they are kept abreast of any changes, progress, or to see if they have any questions or concerns. The assessment to that I may use are the Goldman- Fristoe, (formal), to analyze if the student has issues with articulation. Then I would collect data on the student through student conversations, interviews with parents and teachers. Next I would examine the student’s physical structures for producing speech, observe the student’s alignment of the teeth to ensure that misalignment is not causing an issue, as well as visually check for abnormalities of the lips, tongue, and palate, and listen for breathing patterns. I would also need to know the student’s history, background, and cultural influences. Additionally, I would have to identify evidence-based practices and interventions that are appropriate to address the student’s speech-language disorder. I would use accommodations such as a communication board, which would show images, symbols, and printed words. I could also use computer software such as Fast Forward to provide intensive practice on language skills by allowing the student to play games while assisting in building the language skills. Sun, 12 Apr 2020 20:50:29 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/186301?scroll_to=1756408 https://nowcomment.com/documents/186301?scroll_to=1756408 Two intervention strategies the special education teacher could suggest to the IEP team to help Joshua increase his positive social behaviors and decrease his undesirable behaviors are the Functional Behavior Assessment with a Behavior Intervention Plan and a Behavior Contract addressing the inappropriate behavior that he is exhibiting in class. The Functional Behavior Assessment will allow the Special Education teacher an opportunity to observe Joshua and determine the function of the behavior and determine a research based strategy to address it in the Behavior Intervention Plan. The FBA will allow the Special education teacher an opportunity to identify the problem, determine when the inappropriate behavior occurs, and the collect data that can be useful in the BIP. The next strategy will be to create a Behavior contract to specifically address the inappropriate behaviors that Joshua is displaying. This behavior contract will set the expectation for Joshua, state the rewards, and identify the consequences he will expect in the event he breaks the contract by not meeting the expectations outlined within it. Both of the aforementioned research based strategies are instrumental in achieving the desired behaviors expected by Joshua while allowing him the opportunity to be involved in the process which will allow him to exhibit more appropriate behaviors, be attentive in the classroom, follow the classroom rules, and take ownership of his behavior management and learning in the classroom. Wed, 08 Apr 2020 21:33:04 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/180224?scroll_to=1724030 https://nowcomment.com/documents/180224?scroll_to=1724030 Audell’s strengths are : 1. Audell has created a strong support network of friends who are willing to help him when he needs help with spelling on written assignments. 2. Audell is able to self advocate for himself and has created a bond with his teachers and peers. TargetEd areas and interventions: 1. The first area that needs to be targeted is to create a transition plan. Although Audell is aware of what his plans for the future are, him, his Special Education teacher, parents, and other members of his team need to create a viable transition plan to address his next steps and how they will be accomplished. 2. The second area that needs to be targeted is his focus on time management. His team needs to assist him in coming up with a strategy to help him identify ways to improve his time management if he plans to attend college which requires a lot more focused attention. He needs to also set goals for advocating with his professors in college to address accommodations he will need to be successful in college. Wed, 08 Apr 2020 21:33:04 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/173789?scroll_to=1667925 https://nowcomment.com/documents/173789?scroll_to=1667925 As a Special education teacher, I can incorporate the following to enhance communication, cooperation, and collaboration with my students’ general education teacher: • Participate in collaborative planning • Use effective communication • Use evidence based practices • Build partnerships with parents and administrators The value of collaborative planning is that it allows the general education and special education teachers to create lessons, strategies, and assessments that allow all students to be successful in the inclusive classroom, while giving both the students and educators an environment that is positive and meets the needs of all involved parties. Using effective communication allows for positivity, achieving the goals of the students’ IEP, positive learning environment, and a safe space for collaboration. Using evidenced based practices meets the needs of the students with disabilities and the students without disabilities in an inclusive classroom, allows for positive interaction with teachers and peers, and helps to meet the goals of the curriculum. Building partnerships with parents and administrators helps ensure the students’ needs are being met, the goals of the curriculum and IEP and being key, and the goals of the school is being met. Wed, 08 Apr 2020 21:33:04 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/172645?scroll_to=1638716 https://nowcomment.com/documents/172645?scroll_to=1638716 I think that technology has really enabled students with disabilities to be more engaged and active in our society. Wed, 08 Apr 2020 21:33:04 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/172645?scroll_to=1637764 https://nowcomment.com/documents/172645?scroll_to=1637764 Wed, 08 Apr 2020 21:33:04 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/172645?scroll_to=1637762 https://nowcomment.com/documents/172645?scroll_to=1637762 In order to assist Charlie in gaining access to classroom activities, complete assigned tasks, and grow in his skills, I would recommend the use of a motorized wheelchair, a head wand, and a talking word processor. Charlie’s access to a motorized wheelchair would give him more accessibility to the classroom, allow him to participate in group activities such as CBI which would would increase his involvement within the community, maintain a sense of his social engagement with his peers, increase his knowledge of how various entities operates real life experiences, and grow his knowledge of life skills he will need as he grows older. Charlie’s access to a head wand, which is a device that allows the user to control the input of information into a computer via a wand attached to a headband, would allow him to complete class assignments, participate in fun and engaging activities to enhance his motor skills, and learn new skills to improve his academic reading and math levels. The use of the head wand will allow him to increase his motor functions, maintain and improve in academics because he will be able to actively to participate in classroom assignments and activities with or without assistance. Charlie’s access to a talking word processor, which would allow him to access information via the computer. The use of this device would increase his participation in classroom activities and help him maintain active engagement in class. Wed, 08 Apr 2020 21:33:04 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/167940?scroll_to=1608624 https://nowcomment.com/documents/167940?scroll_to=1608624 Wed, 08 Apr 2020 21:33:04 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/167940?scroll_to=1608622 https://nowcomment.com/documents/167940?scroll_to=1608622 Wed, 08 Apr 2020 21:33:04 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/167940?scroll_to=1608619 https://nowcomment.com/documents/167940?scroll_to=1608619 Thu, 30 Apr 2020 02:29:47 -0400