Description
Special education teachers are essential to providing students with the learning activities and experiences they need to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.
Join Melissa Mann as she shares the basics of special education, including the key terminology and definitions frequently used by schools and districts.
You will also walk away with a basic understanding of special education laws, the process for determining eligibility, and categories of disabilities.
Presented by Melissa Mann
Melissa Mann is a special education teacher with the Madison County School System. She has taught both self-contained and collaborative students in grades Kindergarten through 6th grade. Melissa is dually certified in Elementary Education and Special Education. She also has a Master's in School Counseling and is a certified school counselor.
Objectives
- Explain the special education terminology and definitions that are commonly used by schools and districts.
- Discuss special education laws, the process for determining eligibility, and categories of disabilities.
Special Technology Instructions
Assessment
Participants will complete an exit ticket in Google Jamboard to demonstrate their understanding of the session objectives and reflect on their learning.
Certificate
By completing/passing this course, you will attain the certificate SimpleK12 Certificate of Completion
Learning Credits
CEU 0.50
Badges
Viewed a 30 Min On-Demand Course
Value
25 points
Achieved
On course completion
