Disability vs Slow Learner for Elementary Teachers
Ended Jun 5, 2017
3 credits
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Full course description
Course Details
Location: TBD
Duration: 8:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.
Commitment: 1/2 Day
Course Type: Professional Development
Target Audience: Elementary General Education Teachers
Recertification Credit: 3 credits
Stipend: $50
Instructor
Dr. Bridget Briley, School Psychologist
Description
This course is designed to help elementary level teachers differentiate between a student with a disability and a slow learner as well as inform instructional decision-making for the slow-learner. The 13 categories of disability under the Individuals with Disability Education Act (IDEA) are discussed to support differentiation. Educational challenges for slow learners are discussed. Teachers are provided opportunities to develop classroom recommendations and strategies to support the slow learner.
Course Outline
Participants will...- List each of the 13 categories of disability under IDEA
- Identify characteristics of students with disabilities
- Examine the processes and requirements for identification of a disability under IDEA
- Compare and contrast Specific Learning Disability versus a slow-learner
- Create recommendations and strategies to support the slow learner
Course Activities
Participants will be able to determine what next steps are for helping students once data is analyzed.