Special Education

Special EducationSpecial education encompasses policies, classroom practices, and legislative approaches to advancing the learning of exceptional students. These students may require specialized instruction, resources, or other support services. Special education programs may include individualized education plans (IEPs), 504s, or other accommodations to meet the unique needs of each student. The goal of special education is to provide students with the skills and knowledge they need to reach their full potentials and to participate as fully as possible in their communities. This week on 16:1, we're diving into the details and analyzing the work of intervention specialists, administrators, and policy makers who advance the goals of special education for students across the country.Sources:The Ohio State University - Special EducationOhio Department of Education - Special EducationOhio Department of Education - Ohio Positive Behavioral Interventions & SupportsEncyclopaedia Britannica - Special EducationUS Department of Education - The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP)U.S. Department of Education’s Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) - DataThe American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) - Overview of Funding for Pre-K–12 EducationUnderstood - The difference between IEPs and 504 plansB.I.G Solutions - 13 Categories of Disability Under IDEA Law

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