The Big Ideas of Special Education by Abbey Marsalisi https://padlet.com/abbeymarsalisi/mjgdya3nbgqhoymd Intro to Exceptionalities Abbey Marsalisi en-us 2021-08-11 19:46:33 UTC 2026-03-01 19:06:45 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f469-1f3eb.png 1. The Impact of Laws and the History abbeymarsalisi https://padlet.com/abbeymarsalisi/mjgdya3nbgqhoymd/wish/1675947497 For many years, special education students were not given the same rights as general education students. Before the year 1961, The United States did not provide public education opportunities for students who had disabilities (degree.astate.edu). This made for a very non-inclusive public education experience in the United States. However, parents of special education children began to form advocacy groups  to facilitate public educatin to their children; they set up meetings with teachers and politicians and by the year of 1965, acts began to be funded and signed off on to support special education learning (degree.astate.edu)

The following is a list of Laws that have changed the face of Special Education and made major impacts on developing a more positive climate for students: 
  • Section 504- This act was passed in 1973 and allowed proper accommodations to be provided to individuals with disabilities; it also bans any type of discriminations for funding, education or work based on disabilities. (stimmel-law.com). 
  • PL94-142- Was passed in 1975 and guaranteed a free, appropriate and equal public education to a child with a disability. (www2.ed.gov). 
  • Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA)-  In 1975, IDEA was developed. "This law makes available a free appropriate public education to eligible children with disabilities throughout the nation and ensures special education and related services to those children" (sites.ed.gov). IDEA has allowed more than 7.5 million students ages 2-21 to have services and obtain equal rights. 
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)- In 1990, this act was passed. ADA made workplace and educational discrimination against individuals with disabilities illegal. It works very closely to provide similar rights as Section 504 and "fill in any gaps" to provide stronger laws. (stimmel-law.com) 
  • No Child Left Behind- In 2001 "No Child Left Behind" was enacted to help close the "achievement gap" that often separated different socio-economic areas; making for unfair educational opportunities. This act works to provide all children with fair, equal, and significant opportunity no matter socio-economic status, disability status, race or school system (www.k12.wa.us).


]]> 2021-08-11 20:23:59 UTC https://padlet.com/abbeymarsalisi/mjgdya3nbgqhoymd/wish/1675947497 Video on "The History of Special Education" abbeymarsalisi https://padlet.com/abbeymarsalisi/mjgdya3nbgqhoymd/wish/1675969313 This is a 3 minute video that shows the history of special education.  


]]> 2021-08-11 20:54:12 UTC https://padlet.com/abbeymarsalisi/mjgdya3nbgqhoymd/wish/1675969313 2. Inclusive Education: The Importance and The Impact abbeymarsalisi https://padlet.com/abbeymarsalisi/mjgdya3nbgqhoymd/wish/1675975193 Inclusive Education is a phenomenon that all students are welcome, supported and given the proper education needed regardless of ability and requirements. For teachers, this can look like being sure that classrooms are accessible and appropriate for children of all levels, for administrators this could look like ensuring the school building is accessible to all. 

Inclusive Education is important because it fosters the following three ideas: 
1. It improves learning for all children with or without disabilities. 
2. Promotes Understanding, reduces prejudices and strengthens social integration. While this is clearly positive for special education students, it is also very helpful to general education students as it assists with fostering empathy and friendships with students who are potentially unique from them. 
3. It ensures that children with disabilities are prepared for the future socially and economically. By integrating the classroom, these students are able to learn how to function within a social situation as well as learn the same materials of the curriculum. 

(https://www.unicef.org/eca/sites/unicef.org.eca/files/IE_summary_accessible_220917_brief.pdf)

]]> 2021-08-11 21:02:33 UTC https://padlet.com/abbeymarsalisi/mjgdya3nbgqhoymd/wish/1675975193 abbeymarsalisi https://padlet.com/abbeymarsalisi/mjgdya3nbgqhoymd/wish/1675975285 2021-08-11 21:02:41 UTC https://padlet.com/abbeymarsalisi/mjgdya3nbgqhoymd/wish/1675975285 A Graphic on Inclusion in Schools. abbeymarsalisi https://padlet.com/abbeymarsalisi/mjgdya3nbgqhoymd/wish/1675977503 2021-08-11 21:06:06 UTC https://padlet.com/abbeymarsalisi/mjgdya3nbgqhoymd/wish/1675977503 3. Technology and Education abbeymarsalisi https://padlet.com/abbeymarsalisi/mjgdya3nbgqhoymd/wish/1675992634 The COVID-19 Pandemic and our ever evolving society have placed technology in the classroom at the forefront and a major educational resources. It assists with the distribution/submission of work, communicating with guardians, providing virtual fun experiences to students, and ways to present work to a class. 

Distribution and Submission of Work- at all grade levels, online technology such as edline, blackboard, or classroom dojo allow teachers to put out assignments virtually, grade the assignments and provide feedback. At the K-12 levels, there is often a parent login so parents can be involved in this aspect with their students.

Communicating with Guardians- Technology has also added the aspect of making for a stronger ability to communicate with caregivers outside of pickup or drop off times. This can be offered through email, text or virtual announcements Programs such as "Remind" give guardians updates on the school day or let them know about due dates, making them again, more involved in the students school performance socially and academically.

Providing Virtual Experiences to Students- With the world of COVID, field trips and guest speakers can be unsafe. With the use of technology, virtual field trips are available for students and educators as well as collaborating with a potential guest speaker to meet over a zoom call to speak to and engage with a class.

Presentation of Lessons- Teachers can present work via powerpoint or other resources as a way to provide an interactive lesson. This can also be made available online to students if they wanted reiteration on any specific assignments. Resources like powerpoint, canvas, or a padlet like this one can be great for presenting information.


]]> 2021-08-11 21:28:02 UTC https://padlet.com/abbeymarsalisi/mjgdya3nbgqhoymd/wish/1675992634 Some technology options to inspire educators! abbeymarsalisi https://padlet.com/abbeymarsalisi/mjgdya3nbgqhoymd/wish/1676013093 2021-08-11 21:57:24 UTC https://padlet.com/abbeymarsalisi/mjgdya3nbgqhoymd/wish/1676013093 TED Talk: Controversy on Technology in the Classroom abbeymarsalisi https://padlet.com/abbeymarsalisi/mjgdya3nbgqhoymd/wish/1676027492 This TED talk speaks about education and technology and if it is "good or bad." It provides negative and positive connotations about the role of technology in modern education. ]]> 2021-08-11 22:20:52 UTC https://padlet.com/abbeymarsalisi/mjgdya3nbgqhoymd/wish/1676027492 4. General and Special Education: The Social Workers Role abbeymarsalisi https://padlet.com/abbeymarsalisi/mjgdya3nbgqhoymd/wish/1676029220 In this section, as I am in school for my Masters of Social Work, I will be discussing the role a School Social Worker plays in the general and special education collaboration. It is critical that a General and Special Education teacher collaborate to provide inclusion and proper services for a child, and a School Social Worker also plays a major role in this process. 

No matter the setting, a Social Worker is always an advocate to ensure the dignity and worth of a person is valued and that all clientele are equal. School Social Workers assist with the general and special education collaboration through bringing the mental health assistance, advocating in IEP meetings, helping with behavioral concerns, consultations with general and special education teachers, and group and individualized therapy (sswa.org).  These roles assist both General and Special Education teachers as often times, the School Social Worker works with 

Some Services School Social Workers Provide alongside the General and Special Education teachers are, but not limited to: 

1. Attending IEP Meetings.
2. Providing Crisis Intervention for inclusive classrooms. 
3. Working with the teachers on intervention strategies. 
4. Counseling (Groups or Individual for children with Special Needs). 
5. Assisting Parents in accessing school and community resources. ]]> 2021-08-11 22:23:51 UTC https://padlet.com/abbeymarsalisi/mjgdya3nbgqhoymd/wish/1676029220 abbeymarsalisi https://padlet.com/abbeymarsalisi/mjgdya3nbgqhoymd/wish/1676063168 2021-08-11 23:17:45 UTC https://padlet.com/abbeymarsalisi/mjgdya3nbgqhoymd/wish/1676063168 abbeymarsalisi https://padlet.com/abbeymarsalisi/mjgdya3nbgqhoymd/wish/1676063364 2021-08-11 23:17:53 UTC https://padlet.com/abbeymarsalisi/mjgdya3nbgqhoymd/wish/1676063364 5. How do Disabilities Impact Learning? abbeymarsalisi https://padlet.com/abbeymarsalisi/mjgdya3nbgqhoymd/wish/1676067856 Learning disabilities can make education and participating in education very challenging for students. They also can not be cured, fixed or changed; it must be something integrated into lifelong learning and social life. These difficulties which affects "one of more cognitive processes related to learning" can affect skills such as reading, writing, math or any other learning skill (ldaamerica.org).
However, often times individuals with learning disabilities are of average or above average intelligence; but in their grades or tests, the impact of the disability could make it seem as though they are below average or have "gaps" in their abilities. 

Disabilities also can lead to isolation from peers, causing anxiety or low feelings regarding attending school. This affects learning as the social isolations and negative feelings about themselves can cause even more challenges with academic performance. ]]> 2021-08-11 23:23:48 UTC https://padlet.com/abbeymarsalisi/mjgdya3nbgqhoymd/wish/1676067856 The Impact of Learning Disabilities and the Pandemic abbeymarsalisi https://padlet.com/abbeymarsalisi/mjgdya3nbgqhoymd/wish/1676076192 Social difficulties can make learning even more challenging for academics to occur. ]]> 2021-08-11 23:33:25 UTC https://padlet.com/abbeymarsalisi/mjgdya3nbgqhoymd/wish/1676076192 abbeymarsalisi https://padlet.com/abbeymarsalisi/mjgdya3nbgqhoymd/wish/1676076955 2021-08-11 23:34:11 UTC https://padlet.com/abbeymarsalisi/mjgdya3nbgqhoymd/wish/1676076955 6. Social Skill Instructions and the Positive Impacts on Education abbeymarsalisi https://padlet.com/abbeymarsalisi/mjgdya3nbgqhoymd/wish/1676083699 Teaching Social Skills in a classroom to all students is vital to success as social skills are impactful on having a successful life. Teaching social skills and implementing them into education helps students learn to make good choices, form meaningful relationships, and how to behave in a multitude of situations that can arise. 

Often times Social Skills are taught in Social Groups or Special Education settings; but studies show that facilitating social learning into General Education as well can result in better academic and social performance in later school years for children (naspcenter.org). In an inclusive classroom setting, teaching social skills indirectly and directly can lead to strong conflict resolution skills, reduction in school violence, stronger social-emotional awareness and involvement in extracurricular activities (naspcenter.org). ]]> 2021-08-11 23:42:30 UTC https://padlet.com/abbeymarsalisi/mjgdya3nbgqhoymd/wish/1676083699 abbeymarsalisi https://padlet.com/abbeymarsalisi/mjgdya3nbgqhoymd/wish/1676088947 2021-08-11 23:49:13 UTC https://padlet.com/abbeymarsalisi/mjgdya3nbgqhoymd/wish/1676088947 Study: Improving Students' Social and Emotional Skills Can Lead to Academic Gains abbeymarsalisi https://padlet.com/abbeymarsalisi/mjgdya3nbgqhoymd/wish/1676090534 2021-08-11 23:50:53 UTC https://padlet.com/abbeymarsalisi/mjgdya3nbgqhoymd/wish/1676090534 References abbeymarsalisi https://padlet.com/abbeymarsalisi/mjgdya3nbgqhoymd/wish/1676099922 2021-08-12 00:01:08 UTC https://padlet.com/abbeymarsalisi/mjgdya3nbgqhoymd/wish/1676099922 Part One: Video Presentation. abbeymarsalisi https://padlet.com/abbeymarsalisi/mjgdya3nbgqhoymd/wish/1676119467 2021-08-12 00:22:40 UTC https://padlet.com/abbeymarsalisi/mjgdya3nbgqhoymd/wish/1676119467 Part Two: Video Presentation abbeymarsalisi https://padlet.com/abbeymarsalisi/mjgdya3nbgqhoymd/wish/1676132991 2021-08-12 00:35:15 UTC https://padlet.com/abbeymarsalisi/mjgdya3nbgqhoymd/wish/1676132991