Introduction
Often times, parents of disabled kids are unaware of how to assist their child. This is because of their lack of understanding regarding their child's condition. However, there are numerous sites that define disabilities and list tips and resources available for care givers. Depending on the severity of the condition, some kids may need additional assistance to obtain their education. Furthermore, special education is described as instruction that is specifically designed to cater to the individual needs of the child. On the other hand, " Inspire" is the name of an an annual event held at schools that allows students to display things that they have created with their classmates.The event is open for family and friends to come and watch.
Task
The students will be required to participate in Inspire. Students must partner together to form two groups of four. One group will be required to focus on special education and its definition, while the other group will gather information that lists tips and resources available for parents of children with disabilities. Together they will combine their articles along with pictures to create a school newspaper that will be handed to parents and friends attending the event. Students will be given 5 class periods to work on this assignment. At the beginning of the 3rd class period, each group will present a rough draft that will be peer reviewed by each group. Then, submitted for a final review by the teacher. Lastly, the students will combine their information and pictures to publish the newspaper.
Process
The content of the newspaper should cover:
- What is special education?
-Resources available for parents
-Tips for parents of disabled children
-A description of two policies created to protect students with disabilities
- Who qualifies for special education?
Task #1 : Brain storm
After splitting into two groups, decide which group will cover what info and answer the questions stated above for your specific group.
Task #2: Organization
Determine what will need to be completed with the group, and what needs to be completed individually in order to meet the due dates for each class period.
Task #3: Research
Look over the resources provided to gather information on each topic. Remember, it is imperative to look over the guidelines listed for the assignment, to ensure that you are completing the assignment correctly.
Task #3: Review
Look over the other groups information, checking for any grammatical errors. Also, make any suggestions that will help the overall presentation. Ensure that all guidelines are being met.
Task #4 :Visualize
- Agree on a layout for the newspaper and a website to achieve the desired design.The layout must adhere to the general guidelines of newspaper formats.
Task #5: Final draft
Submit the project for final review by the teacher, then make appropriate changes.
Task #6: Present
Distribute your article at Inspire amongst the guest!
Resources: Skim over these articles and take notes to summarize and form body paragraphs for the newspaper article
-the internet
https://cuddylawfirm.com/six-laws-that-shape-special-education-in-the-united-states/
https://www.parentcenterhub.org/iep-specialeducation/
https://ldaamerica.org/info/eligibility-determining-whether-a-child-is-….
https://www.northwestern.edu/brand/editorial-guidelines/newswriting-guidelines/
https://www.flipsnack.com/templates/newspapers
https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Parent/Special-Needs/Special-Needs-Resources
https://www.ecac-parentcenter.org/north-carolina-resources/
https://disabilityrightsnc.org/resources/special-education-tips-for-parents/
https://www.dreamstime.com/photos-images/inclusion.html
https://www.dpi.nc.gov/districts-schools/classroom-resources/exceptional-children
https://www.parentmap.com/article/top-tips-parenting-special-needs
https://www.publicschoolsfirstnc.org/resources/fact-sheets/facts-about-special-education/
Evaluation
3 2 1 Points
| Planning | Student effectively utilized time provided in class to work on assignment. | Used time well to complete the assignment. | Poor use of class time, easily distracted. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Language | Grammar, punctuation, and spelling usage are accurate | Minor mistakes in grammar, punctuation, and spelling usage. | There are numerous errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling usage. | |
| Appearance | The product is neat and attractive to the readers. | The product is slightly attractive. However, it could be improved. | The product seems rushed. Little to no effort made to make it appealing to the readers. | |
| Organization |
The layout of the newspaper makes the information easy to obtain and follows all of the guidelines for newspaper articles. |
There is some sequence in the layout of the information, majority of the guidelines were followed. | The information does not flow, it seems very choppy. Furthermore, there is no sequence in the information. |
| Participation | Did a full share of work, by gathering information individually and equally contributed to the final product. | Did almost as much work as others, slightly assisted in the completion of the assignment. | Did not contribute to the project. Did little to no work. |
Total Score |
Comments: |
/15 |
Conclusion
What is an interesting discovery you've made from the assignment?
Did you give your best effort on this assignment?
What grade would you give yourself? Why?
How will you use what you have learned in the future?