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Problem
As a special education teacher, you will serve as one of the school's leaders in supporting general education teachers in selecting and applying strategies, tools, and technology related to reading support for students. Developing easily sharable K-12 resources that can be used for this purpose is an essential component of successful future professional practice. Get the instant assignment help.
Part I: Sharable Resources
You are the special education teacher at a small K-12 charter school. One of the main school improvement goals for the year is to improve reading skills in all K-12 grade students. Your principal has indicated that you will be the primary support person for general education teachers supporting students with specific reading disabilities and learning barriers in all grades. They will come to you for recommendations related to strategies, tools, technology/apps, formal and informal assessments, and potential student accommodations to support literacy.
Using the tool of your choice such as a Trello board, webpage, or FAQ document/handout with links and/or QR codes, create an easily sharable resource that includes recommendations for strategies, tools, technology/apps, formal and informal assessments, and potential differentiation, accommodations, and modifications that could help general education teachers support students with the various disabilities listed below:
i. Specific Learning Disability, including dyslexia, dyscalculia, and written expression disorder
ii. Other Health Impairment including ADD and ADHD
iii. Autism Spectrum Disorder
iv. Speech and Language Impairment
v. Visual Impairment
vi. Deafness
vii. Hearing Impairment
Part II: Reflection
In a 400 word reflection, address the following:
i. Explain how you will introduce yourself to the general education teachers in the building and articulate your role as a leader in supporting them in improving student reading skills.