https://padlet.com/kasynda13/Bookmarks SPED 854 en-us 2022-06-01 01:36:53 UTC 2022-06-02 16:35:48 UTC hello@padlet.com kasynda13 https://padlet.com/kasynda13/Bookmarks/wish/2206848756 From my view, this image represents a collaborative team working together to solve a challenging problem. The Blue circle on the left represents a chaotic and challenging issue that will arise as working within a collaborative team. The circle to the right shows a more cohesive circle. This weeks readings, as well as all of the previous readings, touched on the importance of teamwork and how the perspective and expertise of group members should be utilized for the benefit of the team as a whole. This is the true beauty of having a team! It allows for thoughts and ideas to bounce around until a cohesive and reasonable plan can be created and implemented. Just as this would apply to the challenges of creating an IEP, problem solving is necessary for all the steps and interventions leading up to the creation of an IEP (i.e. RTI). ]]> 2022-06-01 01:53:55 UTC https://padlet.com/kasynda13/Bookmarks/wish/2206848756 kasynda13 https://padlet.com/kasynda13/Bookmarks/wish/2206874394 I chose this image to represent the problem solving process. This is essential as it provides team members with a rough framework of how to attack an issue they are facing. Although this may seem like common sense, it can be helpful for some people to have a visual of this process as a reminder to ensure they are not overlooking any steps. As seen on the image above, it is important to remember that sometimes a problem can not be solved the first time out. When this happens, you start the process over. As a collaborative team, each member should contribute thoughts, ideas, and feedback to this process. ]]> 2022-06-01 02:22:24 UTC https://padlet.com/kasynda13/Bookmarks/wish/2206874394 kasynda13 https://padlet.com/kasynda13/Bookmarks/wish/2206910035 I chose this image because it shows that RTI is not as cut and dry as it appears. As I read this week and have learned through previous coursework, instead of having a harsh divide between general education and special education, or even target intervention, a more blurred line is far more representative. Blurring promotes inclusion and intertwined education. Meanwhile, a harsh line sends a message of separation. ]]> 2022-06-01 03:01:02 UTC https://padlet.com/kasynda13/Bookmarks/wish/2206910035 kasynda13 https://padlet.com/kasynda13/Bookmarks/wish/2207830428 The assigned article briefly touched on the importance of advocacy. Specifically for students within special education. As educators we need to think about advocating for student rights and equity. Notice that I wrote "equity". We want all of our students to succeed which is why educators need to advocate for necessary supports that will aid each student's individual academic success. I say "equity" because not all students will need the same supports. Equitable supports implies that students are obtaining supports that are individual for themselves. Advocacy is a huge part obtaining these types of supports. I chose this image to represent this because, as educators, we need to take a stand and be willing to verbalize about student need when we see it. ]]> 2022-06-01 17:35:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kasynda13/Bookmarks/wish/2207830428 kasynda13 https://padlet.com/kasynda13/Bookmarks/wish/2207862582 When thinking about the concept of blurring it is quite obvious that the point of it is to promote inclusionary practices. This also goes back to providing equitable learning opportunities for students. By promoting inclusion, this also promotes the normalization of students with disabilities within general education classrooms. Promoting inclusionary practices also is a step toward breaking down the divide amongst students in general education and special education. ]]> 2022-06-01 18:03:42 UTC https://padlet.com/kasynda13/Bookmarks/wish/2207862582