...Special class A special class is a class consisting of students with disabilities who have been grouped together because of similar individual needs so that they can receive specially designed instruction. In special classes, the content, methodology, or delivery of instruction is adapted to ensure the student has access to the general curriculum and the opportunity to meet the educational standards that apply to all students. Special Class Services serve students with disabilities whose needs cannot be met within a general education class, even with the use of supplementary aids and services. Supplementary aids and services are aids, services and other supports that are provided in the general education classroom so that a student with a disability can be educated with his or her peers to the maximum extent appropriate. Some examples include a notetaker, instructional materials in other formats (e.g., Braille or large print), special seating arrangements, books on tape, highlighted work, study guide outlines of key concepts, paraprofessional support, a behavior management plan. Prior to the special education reform, placement in a special class was usually an all-or-nothing proposition. Under the reform, schools are encouraged to program students on an individual subject basis according to their strengths, needs, preferences and interests and maximize time spent with their non-disabled peers. Schools, in turn, have been encouraged to improve fluidity between general and...
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...established to educate the international public about the intellectual, cultural, and political diversity of the Asian American and Pacific Islander. The Asian American Studies grew out of the social movements and civil struggles of the 1960’s and 1970’s. This organization has a number of helpful links for managers to access that address issues such as biases against diverse ethnic and immigrant communities of Asian American and Pacific Islander populations. I specifically liked the connection this information has that can be utilized for Asian community development. For example: 1. Fellowships and Scholarships 2. Service Learning and Internship Program 3. Student Leadership Development and Organizational Development I chose to elaborate on the Student Development and Organization Development, because these student organizations prepare students in leadership through campus and community issues, work on campus, and alumni groups. These organizations are good resources for companies who are looking for future talent with leadership and organizational skills. 2. Diversity Resources http://www.diversityresources.com/ Summary of the information found on this site: Diversity Resources publishes diversity and multicultural educational and training materials for organizations. The products they offer includes electronic multi-media multicultural calendar, video and print training materials, e-Learning, and books on cross-cultural competence in health care. This organization has a number...
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...Canadians that deal with many needs such as poverty, homelessness, unemployment, immigration, aging, illness, workplace injury, disability, and the needs of children, women, gay, lesbian, and transgendered people. The major welfare system programs include Social Assistance, the Canada Child Tax Benefit, Old Age Security and the Guaranteed Income Supplement, Employment Insurance, the Canada and Quebec Pension Plan, Workers’ Compensation, public education, medicare, social housing and social services. Programs are funded and delivered by the federal, provincial and municipal governments. While most applicants should view the program as a temporary bridge to uplift themselves through their lives, and for some applicants it may be a long term requirement that may be needed throughout their lives. When applying for these resources its important when putting information such as income and assets in a truthfully way such as marriage states or legal name upfront. Following the approach of their provincial or territorial counterpart, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) has adopted similar terms and conditions of social assistance programs. Funding for social assistance activities is provided by INAC to First Nations communities, who in turn deliver programs and services to community members. A Brief History of Federal Social Assistance: 1966 - Canada Assistance Plan (CAP) – The federal government shared the eligible costs that provincial, territorial and municipal governments incurred...
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...History of Special Education 1 Module 1 – History of Special Education Sandra A. Roland Grand Canyon University SPE – 526 Educating Learners With Diverse Needs Dr. Gary McDaniel January 6, 2011 Module 1 – History of Special Education 2 Abstract The history of Special Education began and surfaced in the U.S., after World War II, by a number of parent organized advocacy groups. One of the first organizations formed was the “American Association on Mental Deficiency,” which held its first convention in 1947. There was a number of other parent organizations formed, which was fueled by the” Civil Rights Movement” in the early 1950s, including the “United Cerebral Palsy Association”, the “Muscular Dystrophy Association,” and the “John F. Kennedy’s Panel on Mental Retardation,” which was established by President John F. Kennedy in 1961. This panel recommended federal aid to states. The “Elementary and Secondary Act” was signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1965, providing funding for primary education. The advocacy groups believed this expanded access and public education for children with disabilities. The Federal government in (1950s and 1960s), worked with the support of the advocacy of family associations, such as “The ARC,” which began to develop and validate practices for children with disabilities and their families. These practices laid the foundation for implementing effective programs and services of early intervention and special education...
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...it is diagnosed, the types of assessments as well as their strengths and weaknesses, early intervention, various educational programs in place to help those with developmental disabilities, services available for middle-high school children, transitional programs to help these students succeed after schooling or go on to post secondary education as well as the suggested outcomes for such programs and areas in which these programs can improve upon. Fantastic intro. Let’s the reader know what is coming next. A developmental disability is defined as “a mental and/or physical impairments that limit substantial functioning in at least three areas of major life activity. Such areas include self-care, language, learning, mobility, self-direction, capacity for independent living, and economic self-sufficiency” (Hardman, Drew & Egan, 2014). Often times, parents find out either while the mother is still pregnant or shortly after birth that their child has a disability. In some cases, it could take years before a child exhibits signs that he/she may have a disability. It is imperative that proper actions are taken right away after suspecting or finding out that their child is affected by some sort of disability. Usually, the child’s early childhood educational program provides these assessments. Assessments can be extremely beneficial for both the student and the teacher, however sometimes, assessments can be vague and broad which do not allow the teacher to pinpoint specific things...
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...PESO The Public Employment Service Office or PESO is a non-free charging multi-employment service or entity established or accredited persuant to Republic Act No. 8759 otherwise known as the PESO Act of 1999. To carryout full-employment and equality of employment opportunities for all, and for this purpose, to strengthen and expand the existing employment facilitation service machinery of the government particularly at the local levels there be established in all capital town of provinces, key cities, and other strategic areas a Public Employment Service Office, Hereinafter referred to as “PESO”, which shall be community based and maintained largely by Local Government Units (LGUs), Non Government Organizations (NGOs), Community Based Organizations (CBOs), Universities and Colleges, Technical and Vocational Institutions, as well as those institutionalized by virtue of legislative actions of local government units. The PESOs shall be linked to the regional offices of the department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) for coordination and technical supervision, and to the DOLE central office, to constitute the national employment service network. 2. Objectives of PESO According to Republic Act No. 8759, Objectives of the PESO are as follows (See “Laws Governing PESO Activities” 1. Of this Manual): 2.1 General Objectives Ensure the prompt, timely and efficient delivery of employment, service provision of information on the other DOLE programs. 2.2 Specific Objectives ...
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...resources provided to intellectually disabled young adults during school, it is difficult for parents and student to figure out what to do next when those services and professionals go away once the student “ages-out”. There are...
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...processes. When fully utilized, the practice of organizational psychology begins with assessment or diagnosis, proceeds to design and implementation, and concludes with evaluation of the efforts to bring about change. Organizational psychology is practiced with service delivering and product generating organizations from the public, private and not-for-profit sectors of society. Mission: The purpose of the organizational psychology program is to provide students with the finest possible education for practice and for becoming license eligible in New Jersey and other states. Comparisons with Related Fields : Organizational psychology has common interests with both organizational behavior and industrial/organizational psychology. But the field also differs from these related disciplines. All three fields of study, for example, concern themselves with such topics as motivation, leadership and group dynamics. The related fields, however, differ in institutional location, intellectual emphasis, orientation to education for practice, and employment objectives of graduates. Organizational behavior tends to be...
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...I have a friend that has a son with special needs. He displayed physical and emotional behaviors. When she found out by the age of three that he has a learning delay and is on the Autism spectrum, she was devastated. She already had 2 other children. Once she was able to get over the shock of his diagnosis, she was able to refocus on what she needed to do next. My friend made sure she researched the diagnosis and possible programs that he can attend. She was able to get her son into the pre-school at the League Education and Treatment Center. The time that my friend’s son spent at the pre-school was very beneficial to him. He was able to make strides in many areas but continue to struggle with challenging behaviors and lack of speech. You...
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...it is profile. A schools profile is made up of all of the students who attend, the administrative staff, the teaching staff and all of the other individuals who help make the school day run smoothly. Other important aspects of a school are the philosophy and vision, stakeholders and community in which the school is located. Philosophy, mission, vision One of the most important parts of a school is its philosophy, mission, and vision statements. At Maricopa County Head Start the mission and vision statement of the county as a whole is followed, as well as, the philosophy, mission, and vision of National Head Start. The mission of Maricopa County is “To provide...
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...officials have been debating what changes must be implemented for American children to receive every opportunity possible to gain an education that will prepare them for the future. the one type of public policy the education system would be suited for is by way of distributive polices because “ of its most common form of government policy where it uses general tax revenues to provide benefits to individuals or groups, often by means of grants or subsidies and other educational assistance”(blanc,denhardt,denhardt,2014,pg.55). The educational system in our country has changed over the years to accommodate all students with special needs and learning disabilities’ will touch on two (2) positive programs and two (2) negative programs. The first would be special education inclusion. Inclusion means “improving learning for both classified and non-classified students, children learn to accept individual differences, develop new friendships, parent participation, and lastly it’s the law (turnbull, A. 2013)”. when teachers are properly trained they will notice when to implement the following modifications to their classrooms “provide a study guide or...
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...second largest IT-based educational institution in Asia. STI Educational Network System STI network is composed of the following structures, each with its own specific functions and objectives: The Colleges The STI Colleges provides associate, baccalaureate, and Masteral Programs in the fields of Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Engineering, Business and Management, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Arts and Sciences, and Healthcare. These programs are duly accredited by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA). TESDA Programs under the Colleges can also be ladderized with exit points that equip graduates with TESDA Certifications and the option to continue further studies in programs accredited by CHED. The Education Centers The STI Education Centers provide two-year, one year, and other short-term technical vocational programs in the fields of Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Engineering, Business and Management, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Arts and Sciences, and Healthcare. These programs are duly accredited by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA). TESDA programs under the...
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...officials have been debating what changes must be implemented for American children to receive every opportunity possible to gain an education that will prepare them for the future. the one type of public policy the education system would be suited for is by way of distributive polices because “ of its most common form of government policy where it uses general tax revenues to provide benefits to individuals or groups, often by means of grants or subsidies and other educational assistance”(blanc,denhardt,denhardt,2014,pg.55). The educational system in our country has changed over the years to accommodate all students with special needs and learning disabilities’ will touch on two (2) positive programs and two (2) negative programs. The first would be special education inclusion. Inclusion means “improving learning for both classified and non-classified students, children learn to accept individual differences, develop new friendships, parent participation, and lastly it’s the law (turnbull, A. 2013)”. when teachers are properly trained they will notice when to implement the following modifications to their classrooms “provide a study guide or...
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...problems, like promoting reverse discrimination while backing up negative stereotypes. I researched all of these aspects while pondering the question “is affirmative action still needed in today’s society?” In this paper I will be explaining what affirmative action is.The history behind affirmative action like how it all unfolded, who made it, and the history as to why it is in effect now. I will also list some pros and cons of affirmative action, how the United States could better affirmative action for the future and finally a conclusion, which is my opinion on the topic. But what exactly is affirmative action? Born of the civil rights movement three decades ago, affirmative action calls for minorities and women to be given special consideration in employment and education acceptance decisions. Universities with affirmative action policies generally set goals to increase diversity. Affirmative action decisions are generally not supposed to be based on quotas, nor are they supposed to give any preference to unqualified candidates. And by no means is affirmative action supposed to harm anyone through "reverse discrimination." The purpose was to create equal opportunity for the people who had been unjustly treated in the past. It was set out to correct this wrong, and make it right. But at the same time too often is Affirmative action is looked upon...
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...Schenectady Summer Youth Program In Schenectady a small upstate New York town, it’s the last day of school and all of the students are staring at the clock waiting for the bell, the bell of freedom. Seconds feel like hours now and then it’s finally 2:10 and the bell of freedom is ringing filling the school. The students rush out of the classrooms and the hallways are now filled with the chatter of summer vacation plans. Talks about going to the lake visiting the cape or some simple plans of playing video games all break. However, there are a select few students who have different plans from their classmates. Their plans do not consist of sleeping in late, sun bathing on the beach, but something completely opposite of their peers. They plan on working during their summer break. The youth are enrolled into a special program called the Schenectady County Youth Program. The program is offered to youth ages 14-20, those youth are then given an incredible opportunity to gain on-the job training for 20 hours per week during the summer months. Schenectady Country Summer Youth Employment Program promoted the partnership of economic development, education, and training resources. The youth involved will not only have the opportunity to earn a few dollars during the summer, but will be given important skills that they will need to be successful in the future. Schenectady is rich in history and was once known as “ The city that lights and hauls the world”. Like every other city there...
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