Special Education 101
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- 30 minutes, self-paced
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Get an introduction to special education essentials. Understand key concepts, processes, and best practices for supporting students with disabilities.
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.
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.
Melissa Mann
Melissa Mann, a fourth-grade teacher in the Madison County School System, has experience in general and collaborative education settings. With a Master’s in School Counseling, she has presented at various conferences, both in-person and virtual, for the past 15 years.
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