What
results of laws like IDEA do you see in the school?
IDEA stands for Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act. Under this law, all students have the right to an
education in the least restricting environment possible. This means that
students with disabilities, including learning disabilities, can be in a normal
classroom. They will have an IEP, which stands for an Individual Education
Plan. These plans are reviewed by teachers and parents to make sure that what
is happening in the classroom is meeting the child’s individual needs and that
they are getting the most appropriate education possible.
Before
I observe in Mrs. Shumway’s classroom each week, I spend time volunteering in
the library. I have the chance to see and interact with many different classes
during this time as I give mini lessons and help students find appropriate
books. It has been very interesting, especially in the upper grade levels, to
observe and help students with disabilities in the library. Students who I
think might potentially have learning disabilities are on much lower reading
levels, but are still able to learn alongside peers their own age and have the
important social interactions while still learning at their own pace.
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