Tools For My Future Mainstreamed Classroom♥︎ by Janet Ortiz https://padlet.com/jortiz131/SPE495 Strategies, Resources, & Ideas en-us 2018-06-26 05:31:13 UTC 2026-02-20 08:47:42 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Apple.png INTRODUCTION jortiz131 https://padlet.com/jortiz131/SPE495/wish/268690927 Greetings & Welcome! 👩🏻‍🏫
My name is Ms. Ortiz & I am a student in a multiple-subject teaching credential program as well as a substitute teacher. As an educator, it is fundamental for me to have a set of tools that are both accessible & valuable when working in a mainstreamed classroom. It is my job to ensure that all students feel respected, safe, & appreciated within the classroom. As a result, I have created my own website consisting of strategies, resources, & ideas that I plan on using in my future mainstreamed classroom. I mention a few that I feel are essential for me to keep in mind but there are many more great tools out there!
Thank you for visiting & I hope you too find something that can be of good use.]]> 2018-06-27 05:33:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jortiz131/SPE495/wish/268690927 WORD WALL + DEFINITIONS jortiz131 https://padlet.com/jortiz131/SPE495/wish/268691857 First off, I have generated a list of important words to know along with their definitions. The following terms are good to know when working with mainstreamed students.

Mainstreaming
Placing students with an IEP or 504 plan for a certain amount of time in a general education classroom.

IEP (Individualized Education Program)
Legal document defining special education services needed by a student between a school district and the parents.

504 Plan
Made to ensure that students with disabilities receive accommodations that will ensure their academic success as well as give them access to a learning environment.

IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)
Law--guarantees educational rights to students with disabilities without any discrimination.

LRE (Least Restrictive Environment)
Environment, close as a general education classroom setting, where students with disabilities must be educated--according to IDEA.

Accommodation
Arrangement(s) made in a students learning environment in order to aide the student with reaching success.]]> 2018-06-27 05:52:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jortiz131/SPE495/wish/268691857 STRATEGIES jortiz131 https://padlet.com/jortiz131/SPE495/wish/268708406 Some strategies that can be used in a mainstreamed classroom are:

Scaffolding
Modeling how to do something to students and then stepping back and allowing the students to do it on their while supporting them as needed.

Hands-On
Engaging in actively doing something as opposed to listening or learning about it.

Collaborative Learning
Actively working in groups.

Chunking
Breaking a lesson or activity into smaller sections.

Graphic Organizers
Visual display showing relationship(s) between more than one thing--used for guided thinking.

Realia
Making things real and engaging for the students--aides with building real-life connections.

Visual Cues
Signal(s) and reminder(s) of something.
]]> 2018-06-27 09:13:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jortiz131/SPE495/wish/268708406 jortiz131 https://padlet.com/jortiz131/SPE495/wish/268709830 2018-06-27 09:25:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jortiz131/SPE495/wish/268709830 LITERATURE RESOURCE jortiz131 https://padlet.com/jortiz131/SPE495/wish/268712223 What's inside?
Vision statements, stories, and strategies to guide teachers in promoting social justice and creating classrooms that allow all children to experience academic success.]]> 2018-06-27 09:49:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jortiz131/SPE495/wish/268712223 LITERATURE RESOURCE jortiz131 https://padlet.com/jortiz131/SPE495/wish/268712399 What's inside?
Behavior guide with solutions.]]> 2018-06-27 09:51:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jortiz131/SPE495/wish/268712399 TECHNOLOGY RESOURCE jortiz131 https://padlet.com/jortiz131/SPE495/wish/268712795 iPads are a great technology resource to have in the classroom--specially in a mainstream classroom. There are infinite possibilities for them and students love them.

What they bring to the table:
Bright, colorful visuals.
Clear sound.
Use of earphones.
Captions.
Hands-On.
Interactive.
Engaging.]]> 2018-06-27 09:55:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jortiz131/SPE495/wish/268712795 TECHNOLOGY RESOURCE jortiz131 https://padlet.com/jortiz131/SPE495/wish/268713857 Like iPads, ChromeBooks serve many great uses in the classroom.

What they bring to the table:
Keyboard for typing. 
Bright, colorful visuals.
Clear sound.
Use of earphones.
Captions.
Hands-On.
Interactive.
Engaging.
Practice for State Exams.]]> 2018-06-27 10:07:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jortiz131/SPE495/wish/268713857 ONLINE RESOURCE: TYPES OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES (14) jortiz131 https://padlet.com/jortiz131/SPE495/wish/268776351 This is an awesome informational video that I found on Teachings In Education 's YouTube channel. It does a great job in describing the 14 different categories and classifications in special education students by providing a descriptive definition and gives strategies to use in the classroom with those students. Check out the link to the video below!]]> 2018-06-27 20:05:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jortiz131/SPE495/wish/268776351 ONLINE RESOURCE: APPS FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS jortiz131 https://padlet.com/jortiz131/SPE495/wish/268777047 I came across the blog Moms With Apps where they mention various apps suitable for students with special needs. The apps were made to assist both students and their families. I have included the link down below for you to check them out!]]> 2018-06-27 20:16:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jortiz131/SPE495/wish/268777047 ARTICLE RESOURCE: ADAPTING K12 FOR STUDENTS WITH AUTISM jortiz131 https://padlet.com/jortiz131/SPE495/wish/268778296 By: Regina Whitmer

Brief Summary:
  • Focuses on adapting the K12 program for students with autism in the U.S.
  • Mentions restraints of IDEA and different methodologies for working with autistic students in different classroom settings.
  • Discusses why it is essential for staff to undergo training in working with children with autism.
]]> 2018-06-27 20:36:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jortiz131/SPE495/wish/268778296 ARTICLE RESOURCE: CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE READING INSTRUCTION FOR STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES jortiz131 https://padlet.com/jortiz131/SPE495/wish/268778997 By:  Lefki Kourea, Lenwood Gibson, & Robai Werunga

Brief Summary:
  • Discuses and analyzes three primary domains of culturally responsive reading instruction for students with learning disabilities
  • The three domains are: instructional delivery, environmental support, and curriculum context. 
  • Describes strategies and tools from each domain to aide teachers in making the day-to-day reading instruction culturally responsive as well as relevant to student needs.
 
 
]]> 2018-06-27 20:46:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jortiz131/SPE495/wish/268778997 ARTICLE RESOURCE: REVERSE INCLUSION: PROVIDING PEER SOCIAL INTERACTION OPPORTUNITIES TO STUDENTS PLACED IN SELF-CONTAINED SPECIAL EDUCATION CLASSROOMS jortiz131 https://padlet.com/jortiz131/SPE495/wish/268782724 By: Kimberly D. Schoger

Brief Summary:
  • Focuses on a special education teacher who attempted to use a unique program of reverse inclusion to bring social interaction opportunities to students with disabilities. 
  • The subjects consist of three students with special needs. 
  • Students were given goals and were monitored throughout. 
  • The results were beneficial to all students.
]]> 2018-06-27 21:35:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jortiz131/SPE495/wish/268782724 RATIONALE jortiz131 https://padlet.com/jortiz131/SPE495/wish/268783063 The purpose of mainstreaming special need students in a general education classroom is to be able to improve students’ academic achievement. In addition, students also gain valuable social skills through peer interactions and they can improve their self-esteem. 
Throughout the day a special needs student might be in-and-out of the classroom due to meetings with different ad-hoc personnel. Despite that, it is still meaningful for a student to be a part of a general education classroom so that they can feel accepted and engaged in general student activities. Students are capable of being empowered through support and acceptance and in the long run, that can help them be successful hard-working individuals who are capable of achieving their dreams no matter what their situation is.
Through parent, school staff, and peer support, special need students can thrive and reach their full potential with whatever they set their mind to—all they need is someone to believe in them and guide them. 
As an educator, I want to be that teacher that makes a positive and lasting impact in students’ lives. I want my students to remember me as the teacher who believed in them and supported them throughout their education even when things got tough. All students are our future and therefore, it is my job to guide them and fulfill their needs so they can be successful.
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