What is special Education?
Specifically designed instruction, at no cost to the parents, to meet the unique needs of a child with a disability.
Specially designed instruction means adapting, as appropriate to the needs of an eligible child under this part, the content, methodology, or delivery of instruction--
(i) To address the unique needs of the child that result from the child's disability; and
(ii) To ensure access of the child to the general curriculum, so that the child can meet the educational standards within the jurisdiction of the public agency that apply to all children.
Specially designed instruction means adapting, as appropriate to the needs of an eligible child under this part, the content, methodology, or delivery of instruction--
(i) To address the unique needs of the child that result from the child's disability; and
(ii) To ensure access of the child to the general curriculum, so that the child can meet the educational standards within the jurisdiction of the public agency that apply to all children.
What do special Education teachers do?
Special Education teachers work with students who have a wide range of learning, mental, emotional, and physical disabilities. We adapt general education lessons and teach various subjects, such as reading, writing, and math, to students with mild and moderate disabilities. We also teach basic skills, such as literacy and communication techniques, to students with severe disabilities.
What is the special education process?
There are five steps in the special education process, and each step builds on the previous one.
1. Identification and referral. When your child is suspected of having a disability, a referral, which is a written or oral request for an evaluation, is given to the school.
2. Evaluation. The school then evaluates the child to determine whether your child has a disability as well as the nature and extent of the special education and related services that your child needs.
3. Determination of eligibility. Based on the results of the evaluation, a team decides if your child is eligible to receive special education and related services. To be found eligible, the team must decide that the child has a disability and as a result needs special education and related services.
4. Development of an individualized education program (IEP) and determination of services. If your child is eligible to receive special education and related services, a team then develops and implements an appropriate IEP to meet the needs of your child. This team also decides the particular services the child will receive. The IEP must be reviewed and revised at least annually.
5. Reevaluation. At least every three years, a team must reevaluate your child to determine whether your child continues to need special education and related services, unless you and the school agree that a reevaluation is not necessary.
1. Identification and referral. When your child is suspected of having a disability, a referral, which is a written or oral request for an evaluation, is given to the school.
2. Evaluation. The school then evaluates the child to determine whether your child has a disability as well as the nature and extent of the special education and related services that your child needs.
3. Determination of eligibility. Based on the results of the evaluation, a team decides if your child is eligible to receive special education and related services. To be found eligible, the team must decide that the child has a disability and as a result needs special education and related services.
4. Development of an individualized education program (IEP) and determination of services. If your child is eligible to receive special education and related services, a team then develops and implements an appropriate IEP to meet the needs of your child. This team also decides the particular services the child will receive. The IEP must be reviewed and revised at least annually.
5. Reevaluation. At least every three years, a team must reevaluate your child to determine whether your child continues to need special education and related services, unless you and the school agree that a reevaluation is not necessary.