Teacher Academy Special Ed Speaker Reflection

Speaker’s Name: Mr. Lucas Position: Intervention

specialist

Special Ed Terms What they mean / characteristics

IEP (Individualized Education Plan)
- Can be academic or social needs
- Builds an individual plan for
students who were referred for an
evaluation by the school
psychologist
- Focused on goal setting and
improving habits
- Contains a legal binding document

504 - Includes accommodations such as:

- Extended time
- Group testing
- Teacher notes

ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity - A few characteristics can include:

Disorder) - Difficulty sitting still or focusing
- Medication is not a requirement but
it is available for students with
ADHD

Modifications - Adjusting the curriculum or an

assignment to meet the student’s
needs

RTI (Response to Intervention) - Teacher collaborates with the RTI

team to come up with an
intervention plan
- Team typically consists of an
administrator and a few teachers
with specialization in certain areas
- Tries to close gap before on a plan
- Teacher starts to slowly
accommodate with documentation
Additional information

- Your kids will always follow you if you take charge

- Reflect upon qualities of you favorite teacher (organized, strong communication,
able to identify needs)
- SHOW YOU CARE (and they know you care, let them have a safe place they
can go to)
- Relationships are everything! (positive and trustworthy with students, parents,
and co-workers)
- Co-teaching w/ intervention specialist … proficient in all subject areas
- Connections help when things go bad
- Student teachers… be visible with the administration
- Classroom management : fix behavior with building strong connections (they will
return your respect)