Learning about Exceptional Education

Introduction

The purpose of this activity is to help you better understand your exceptionality and why you are taking this class.

Task

Your task is to learn about you and what does having an exceptionality means and how does this affect your ability to learn.

 

 

Process

Use the  site listed below find the definition of each terms.

1. Create a graphic organizer for the following terms.  The organizer should have the words with definitions of each.

 a. IEP,   b. eligibility,   c. inclusion,   d, accommodations,   e. IDEA    f. Assessments 

http://www.picnh.org/nhpti/documents/Dictionary%20of%20common%20special%20education%20terms%20and%20acronyms.pdf

2  As a individual with an Exceptional the are terms and information you should know. Use the site below to answer the following questions

-  what is Exceptional Education?

- What is IDEA?

-  What is an IEP?

-  How often do I have an IEP meeting? 

- what does PLOP means

-  What does “least restrictive environment” mean?

. https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/special-services/special-education-basics/understanding-special-education#item0

 

3. What is your Exceptionality and how does it affect your ability to learn.

Evaluation

50%: You will be informally evaluated by your ability to remain on task and use the information provided to answer questions

50%: Once you have completed the Webquest, please send it to mays@brainerdhigh.org.  Your grade will be determined by the degree of accuracy of your webquest answers.  

Conclusion

As you complete this webquest you should have a better understanding of Exceptional Education and your exceptionality.