https://padlet.com/mccaguesara321/5qf0aw7vr109d07n What I Learned in Module 1 en-us 2021-06-30 22:51:23 UTC 2021-07-03 14:51:41 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f603.png mccaguesara321 https://padlet.com/mccaguesara321/5qf0aw7vr109d07n/wish/1632367354
Special Education


]]> 2021-06-30 22:52:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mccaguesara321/5qf0aw7vr109d07n/wish/1632367354 mccaguesara321 https://padlet.com/mccaguesara321/5qf0aw7vr109d07n/wish/1632368770 There are 12 different exceptionalities and 5 categories. Some students exhibit one or more of these exceptionalities. These students require specific needs to achieve success and equal opportunities in education. 

]]> 2021-06-30 22:54:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mccaguesara321/5qf0aw7vr109d07n/wish/1632368770 mccaguesara321 https://padlet.com/mccaguesara321/5qf0aw7vr109d07n/wish/1632371879 Students are identified before or after entering school depending on the individual. Those who have needs are to be identified through the IPRC who places then under a certain exceptionality. Many students are unidentified but receive access to support and programs. ]]> 2021-06-30 22:58:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mccaguesara321/5qf0aw7vr109d07n/wish/1632371879 mccaguesara321 https://padlet.com/mccaguesara321/5qf0aw7vr109d07n/wish/1632375880 IPRC members (school board, principal, teacher, support/resource teacher, parents/students over 16) meet to discuss student needs, accommodations, modifications. Placement in the school and type of classroom with what support aids is also to be determined. Parents have the right to make appeal requests if there is a need.    ]]> 2021-06-30 23:04:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mccaguesara321/5qf0aw7vr109d07n/wish/1632375880 mccaguesara321 https://padlet.com/mccaguesara321/5qf0aw7vr109d07n/wish/1632384609 IEP must be created within 30 days of decisions made in IPRC meeting. IEP is a working document that must be developed, regularly updated, and implemented. It is the duty of the principal to prepare and IEP for students with exceptional needs. ]]> 2021-06-30 23:16:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mccaguesara321/5qf0aw7vr109d07n/wish/1632384609 mccaguesara321 https://padlet.com/mccaguesara321/5qf0aw7vr109d07n/wish/1632393679


Official documents and reality 


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Students are entitled receive support to access education 

Access to free resources, programs, and services as deemed necessary for their success (Education Act)

All students have the right to inclusive and accessible education (Human Rights Issues in Education)  

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Child is not receiving proper 

Being excluded from appropriate curriculum 

They are not always welcomed to the IPRC meetings 

Get suspended or expelled due to disability

Students were unable to join full-time/loss of school time due to unavailable resources or support  

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Not treated fairly

Child is not being protected of their rights 

Not being included in the school community 

Communication with school board members was poor 

Mistreated by principals/school boards 

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Development of Education and Moving Forward




]]> 2021-07-01 02:05:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mccaguesara321/5qf0aw7vr109d07n/wish/1632638754 mccaguesara321 https://padlet.com/mccaguesara321/5qf0aw7vr109d07n/wish/1632907865 Many students were denied access to education due to their exceptionalities. ]]> 2021-07-01 05:06:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mccaguesara321/5qf0aw7vr109d07n/wish/1632907865 mccaguesara321 https://padlet.com/mccaguesara321/5qf0aw7vr109d07n/wish/1632910636 Special education was not accepted and completely excluded from school and classroom environment.]]> 2021-07-01 05:08:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mccaguesara321/5qf0aw7vr109d07n/wish/1632910636 mccaguesara321 https://padlet.com/mccaguesara321/5qf0aw7vr109d07n/wish/1632915217 Development in language used toward persons of exceptionalities. ]]> 2021-07-01 05:11:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mccaguesara321/5qf0aw7vr109d07n/wish/1632915217 mccaguesara321 https://padlet.com/mccaguesara321/5qf0aw7vr109d07n/wish/1633300170 By January 1, 2025 all students are to have accessibility to all resources and support systems needed in order to succeed in education and get equal opportunities. ]]> 2021-07-01 11:46:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mccaguesara321/5qf0aw7vr109d07n/wish/1633300170 mccaguesara321 https://padlet.com/mccaguesara321/5qf0aw7vr109d07n/wish/1633301994 Provincial and Demonstration Schools are continuously progressively providing opportunities and  resources needed for those who are Deaf, blind/low vision, deafblind or those who have severe exceptionalities. ]]> 2021-07-01 11:49:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mccaguesara321/5qf0aw7vr109d07n/wish/1633301994 mccaguesara321 https://padlet.com/mccaguesara321/5qf0aw7vr109d07n/wish/1633311501 There is a dire need to put together an action plan for school board and members to fix these issues voiced by parents. The solution to many of these concerns can be found in communication, listening, and giving the rights to these students with needs. Actions and steps must start with building better trust and relationship with the students and families. ]]> 2021-07-01 12:01:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mccaguesara321/5qf0aw7vr109d07n/wish/1633311501 mccaguesara321 https://padlet.com/mccaguesara321/5qf0aw7vr109d07n/wish/1633317051 Progressed from excluding/separating to understanding/accepting/diversity of students ]]> 2021-07-01 12:07:14 UTC https://padlet.com/mccaguesara321/5qf0aw7vr109d07n/wish/1633317051 mccaguesara321 https://padlet.com/mccaguesara321/5qf0aw7vr109d07n/wish/1633320931  Accommodating Students with Disabilities - Roles and Responsibilities.  Ontario Human Rights Commission.
http://www.ohrc.on.ca/en/accommodating-students-disabilities-roles-and-responsibilities-fact-sheet
If Inclusion Means Everyone, Why Not Me? Community Living Ontario. May 4, 2018.
https://communitylivingontario.ca/en/if-inclusion-means-everyone-why-not-me/
The words we used: 1970s - 1990s. Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services. Last modified: March 8, 2018.
https://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/dshistory/language/1970s_1990s.aspx
Provincial and Demonstration Schools in Ontario: Moving Forward. OME, Special Needs Ontario (2021).
http://www.specialneedsontario.ca/provincial-and-demonstration-schools/
Special Education in Ontario, Kindergarten to Grade 12, Policy and Resource Guide, 2017. Ontario Ministry of Education. 
http://edu.gov.on.ca/eng/document/policy/os/2017/SpecEdFinal2018.pdf]]> 2021-07-01 12:11:32 UTC https://padlet.com/mccaguesara321/5qf0aw7vr109d07n/wish/1633320931