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Teachers are able to view the specialized programs that Pitt County Schools have to offer. Assistive Technology plays a big role in how teachers can learn different ways to teach their students with intellectual disabilities.
https://www.pitt.k12.nc.us/Page/1175

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The Pitt County Schools website ( www.pitt.k12.nc.us) is in the process of being updated to ensure compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. In the interim, any website accessibility concerns may be brought via the following: pio@pitt.k12.nc.us or 252.830.4200

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Specialized Programs / Assistive Technology

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The Pitt County Schools website ( www.pitt.k12.nc.us) is in the process of being updated to ensure compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. In the interim, any website accessibility concerns may be brought via the following: pio@pitt.k12.nc.us or 252.830.4200

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The Intellectual Disabilities Program serves as a resource to state program planning towards exceptional children in North Carolina. https://www.dpi.nc.gov/districts-schools/classroom-resources/exceptional-children/resources-unique-needs/intellectual-disabilities

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CONTACT :: Beverly Colwell, Consultant

The Intellectual Disabilities Program serves as a resource to local education agencies, charter schools, adult service agencies, parents and state-operated educational programs. The Consultant for Intellectual Disabilities is involved with state and local program planning and evaluation, policy development and inter-agency collaboration. A major focus of the program is the provision of professional staff development to teachers and administrators related to providing access to the general education curriculum.

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The National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET) is the only national membership organization that is dedicated solely to meeting the needs of teachers who are preparing for the field of special education teaching and the support that they might need to do so. https://www.naset.org

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* See student progress in real time * Generate IEP reports automatically
Take a moment to review the various e-Publications, professional development and special education resources.

NASET is proud to offer its' members free access to one of the most extensive and comprehensive sources of Professional Development courses available today. With over 100 courses ranging from 1 to 3 hours each, NASET provides it's members the opportunity for over 100 hours of professional development included with your membership in NASET.

Professional Development Courses (101 courses) - Free with Membership!

Board Certification in Special Education establishes a much needed standard for professionals, across disciplines, who work with exceptional children.

NASET provides the multiple areas with valuable information about IEPs. From a ePublication IEP Components to mutlple articles resources, forms, NASET has a wealth of information for the special education professional.

The online Special Educator e-Journal is published monthly throughout the year and provides timely information on what's current in special education.

This list is provided to all members of NASET to help facilitate the numerous tasks required on a daily basis. All documents are available to view online or download as a PDF file for offline printing.

NASET's Week in Review is a weekly emailed publication that provides members with some of the most interesting stories, topics and issues reported during the week in the field of special education.

NASET News Alerts provide the latest special education news as it happens. News Alerts are emailed, posted and through RSS feeds.

This series provides NASET members with an in-depth look at the step-by-step process of assessing students for eligibility and educational placement in special education.

This series is devoted to lesser known disorders that you may encounter in special education. While not as prevalent as other disorders experienced by most special education teachers, you should be aware of these disorders in order to become more knowledgeable, and increase your ability to assist patents of children with these disorders if they should appear in your classroom or school. Each month we will present a list of 3 disorders that appear in the special education population. Some of these disorders may contain subtypes which will also be presented.

The NASET LD Report is an education resource that provides NASET members with a comprehensive overview of learning disabilities. The NASET LD Report covers many areas of study in the field of LD.

The Practical Teacher is a monthly education resource that provides NASET members with practical tools, strategies, and relevant information that they can use both in and outside of the classroom.

Parent Teacher Conference Handouts can be given at the end of parent teacher conferences to reinforce concepts and help parents better understand information discussed at the conference. New additions are added monthly.

The NASET RTI Roundtable is an educational resource that provides members with the latest information on RTI.

The NASET Autism Spectrum Disorder Series is an education resource that focused on the research, writing, and practical information that we have obtained on causes, characteristics, eligibility, assessment, and teaching strategies.

NASET's Behavior Management Series is a unique guide for all teachers in helping to understand what their student's behavior really means and how to identify and resolve the issue. This series offers teachers the insight into the inner dynamics, conflicts, fears, symptoms, tension, and so on of students who may be experiencing difficulty learning or behaving in the classroom.

The Classroom Management Series provide teachers with practical guidelines covering a variety of topics and supportive information which may help improve their classroom.

A Journal of Research Based Articles in Special Education are provided courtesy of The Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals (). Each issue contains articles that are derived from multiple authors and are based upon the latest research in our profession.

This series is devoted exclusively to students with severe disabilities. This series will cover all aspects of students with severe disabilities focusing especially on understanding this population and what skills and information are necessary if you are asked to teach this population of students.

At NASET, we get many questions from our members about certain areas of interest. The NASET Q & A Corner provides all members with the opportunities to have access to these questions, and more importantly, answers to them from professionals in the field.

This series is intended to provide teachers, related service personnel, administrators, and other individuals charged with assisting in the development of the paraprofessional workforce with information and strategies to build strong, effective, supportive teams to ensure successful educational services for all students.

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National Association of Special Education Teachers: Teachers Teaching Exceptional Children

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See student progress in real time * Generate IEP reports automatically Take a moment to review the various e-Publications, professional development and special education resources. NASET is proud to offer its' members free access to one of the most extensive and comprehensive sources of Professional Development courses available today.

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Pitt County Schools offers Parent Resources for children in grades K-12 that lists different types of Webinar links, open houses, services for children with disabilities, and parent rights and their responsibilities in their child's special education guidelines. https://www.pitt.k12.nc.us/Page/1183

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PCS Technology Fee due September 15

The annual Technology Fee is due on September 15, 2020. Please either pay the $25 fee in full or make your first $5 payment by September 15. Anyone who has not made a payment by September 15 will be opting out of device coverage for this school year and will have to pay the full cost of any needed repairs or replacement should the device become damaged.

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Exceptional Children / Resources for Parents

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PCS Technology Fee due September 15 The annual Technology Fee is due on September 15, 2020. Please either pay the $25 fee in full or make your first $5 payment by September 15.

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Family Support Network of North Carolina provides support to families with children who have special needs and there service providers who have worked with them since 1985. https://fsnnc.org

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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

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IDEA is the federal law that guides how early intervention with special education services shall be provided to infants, toddlers, children, and youth with all different types of disabilities.

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There are many educational considerations that should be made for a child with an intellectual disability. Most, if not all, children with any sort of disability can do well in school but is more than likely going to need individualized help that is available as special education. IDEA requires that special education and related services are to be made available free of charge to every eligible child (ages 3-21). These services that are provides are specially designed to address the child's individual needs that are associated with their ID.

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For instance, the average IQ test score is around 100. According to the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, 85% of children with an intellectual disability score in the range of 55 to 70.

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The Center for Parent Information and Resources provides information about children with intellectual disabilities. On this website, you can find a parent group that is in your area to connect with other parents who are going through the same scenarios in your state. https://www.parentcenterhub.org/find-your-center/

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Find Your Parent Center | Center for Parent Information and Resources

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The people who work on the CPIR are not just advocates by profession—everyone on our team has a personal stake in the disability community as a parent, sibling, spouse, or otherwise.

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Behavior Management & Social Strategies Adaptations

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Behavior Management & Social Strategies Adaptations

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Many people who have been diagnosed with intellectual disabilities need assistance with adaptive skills. Adaptive skills are needed to live, work, and be apart of the community. Teachers and parents can help a child work on these skills at a young age at both school and home to guide them to a brighter future. Some of these skills include:
- Teaching mannerism (knowing the rules of how a conversation is supposed to be formatted).
- Assisting with chores at home (setting the table, cleaning their bedroom, and taking out the trash).
- Teaching health and first aid in case of an emergency
- Guiding a child to taking care of their own personal needs such as dressing themselves and using the restroom on their own.

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It is crucial to provide support and accommodations that are appropriate to the needs of these students. IDEA acknowledges that supplementary aids and services will be provided for these children. Some examples of supplementary aids and services include instruction, personnel, equipment, and other accommodations that allow children with disabilities to be educated with non disabled children to their maximum potential.

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Identification Procedures and Service Delivery

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Identification Procedures and Service Delivery

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The diagnosis of intellectual disabilities are typically made through different tests of intelligence and cognition, which are often assessed by the range of scores on an Intelligence Quotient (IQ) test. These results allow health care providers to examine the abilities of the person's rate of learning, thinking, solving problems, and making sense of their world.

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Facts about intellectual disability. (2022, May 19). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/developmentaldisabilities/facts-about-intellectual-disability.html

How do healthcare providers diagnose intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs)? (n.d.). https://www.nichd.nih.gov/. https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/idds/conditioninfo/diagnosed

Intellectual disability. (n.d.). Center for Parent Information and Resources | Your Central Hub for Parent Centers Serving Families of Children With Disabilities. https://www.parentcenterhub.org/intellectual/

Smith, D. D., Tyler, N. C., Smith, S., & Skow, K. (2018). Introduction to contemporary special education: New horizons. Pearson.

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Some common characteristics of people with Intellectual Disability include:
- Struggling to tell others what they want and need
- Slow mental development
- Can take longer for people to learn how to speak, walk, dress, or eat without another person's help
- Trouble solving problems and understanding social rules
- Harder to remember specific things about their daily routine

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Definition of Intellectual Disability (ID)

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Definition of Intellectual Disability (ID)

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Intellectual Disability (ID) is a term that is used when there are specific limits to a person's ability to learn and function in their daily life. ID adversely affects a child's educational performance.