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Role Reversal
Place yourself in the role of a parent who has just been notified by the school that your child has a learning disability. In your portfolio, write down your thoughts on the following questions: What feelings are you likely to be having as a parent? As a parent, what questions do you want to ask your child’s teacher? Now, write down how you, as the teacher, will respond to these questions.
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Individual Education Planning
Teachers who work with children with exceptionalities typically develop an individualized education plan (IEP) for each child. What is an IEP? Find sample IEPs from local schools and discuss in class how all students could benefit from receiving the type of feedback presented in an IEP. How could you use an IEP as a model for tailoring your instruction to meet the needs of all students?
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An ADHD Strategy
Imagine that you have two students in your classroom who have been diagnosed with ADHD. Research and write a report on some of the strategies for helping these children succeed in the classroom. Why is family support so important? As the classroom teacher, what actions will you take to maintain ongoing communication with the family? Place your finished report in your portfolio.





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