Introduction
Do you remember how your schools helped exceptional children? Some schools may have had a classroom designated for these children. Other schools may have had these students sit in general classrooms while receiving some help. Either way, this is known as special education.
Task
By the end of this webquest, you will be knowledgeable on the basics of special education. You will be presented with a link to a website followed by a series of questions. Answer the questions using the resource provided.
Process
What are the main types of classrooms available to exceptional children?
What are the differences between these classrooms?
Who is known as the father of American Public Education?
Who created the first special education school?
What legislation created Individualized Education Plans?
What act is behind most special education in schools today?
What are the categories of students with disabilities?
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLq6QPy733uFC8G2EsAw9yVNSMJxoUPGbw
What are the special education categories under the IDEA?
Does a diagnosis guarantee special education services?
https://www2.ed.gov/parents/needs/speced/iepguide/index.html#process
What is an IEP?
What is the process of creating an IEP?
What does an IEP include?
Who is involved in creating an IEP?
http://sedse251.weebly.com/uploads/1/5/8/2/15821724/sears.pdf
How can students with disabilities access the general education curriculum?
Why is it important for exceptional children to have access to the general education curriculum?
https://www.pbis.org/pbis/what-is-pbis
What is PBIS?
What elements does PBIS emphasize?
What are the tiers of PBIS?
What is a BIP?
When would a BIP be needed?
What is included in a BIP?
What are the outcomes of a BIP?
Evaluation
Students will be graded based on their answers to the questions. This is a straightforward evaluation of whether they find the correct answers or not.
Conclusion
This webquest is useful for becoming informed about special education. Special education has changed in many ways since it first began but we still have a long way to go! Let's advocate for special education and what it should be.
Credits
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLq6QPy733uFC8G2EsAw9yVNSMJxoUPGbw
http://sedse251.weebly.com/uploads/1/5/8/2/15821724/sears.pdf
https://www2.ed.gov/parents/needs/speced/iepguide/index.html#process