Answer & Explanation:Professional Presentation
In an article from Beckman (2001) states,
“Improved student learning requires teachers, schools, and districts to give up
unproductive traditions and beliefs, replacing them with validated practices
and a full understanding of the intent of the law. Successful student
access to the general education curriculum is most likely when there is general
acceptance” of best practices in special education and adherence to Individuals
with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Scenario:
You are a special education teacher and your principal is concerned about the
general education teachers being aware of special education laws and strategies
for supporting students with disabilities in the general education classroom.
With this in mind, the principal has asked you to put together an in-service
presentation for the next faculty meeting (with mostly general education
teachers) that reviews important components of special education, the law, and
research-based strategies for instruction and inclusion.
The presentation should address the following components:
Overview of IDEA, least restrictive environment
(LRE), and free and appropriate public education (FAPE)
Describe the purpose and main components of an
individualized education program (IEP)
Describe accommodations and modifications that
could support students with disabilities in the classroom
Compare and contrast learning disabilities (LD)
and emotional/behavioral disabilities (EBD)
Compare and contrast LD and intellectual
disabilities (ID)
Compare and contrast EBD and ID
Inclusion tips for each of the disability areas
above (LD, EBD, ID)
The presentation should be 15 to 20 slides, not
including title and reference slides. The presentation should have a
professional appearance and provide images and other visuals to engage the
audience. Further, each slide should include slide notes that elaborate on the
content of the presentation slide. APA format should be used for all in-text
citations and references. Utilize at least two scholarly sources in addition to
your course text.
Carefully review the Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used
to evaluate your assignment.
