I chose these
organization because they relate to my capstone project and advocate for children
with disabilities.
Learning Disabilities Association of America
LDA
Visualizes a World in Which:
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All individuals with learning disabilities are empowered to thrive
and participate fully in society
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The incidence of learning disabilities is reduced
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And learning disabilities are universally understood and
effectively addressed
http://www.ldanatl.org/
National Council on Disabilities:
NCD is a
small, independent federal agency charged with advising the President,
Congress, and other federal agencies regarding policies, programs, practices,
and procedures that affect people with disabilities.
NCD's Mission
NCD's
mission is to be a trusted advisor, in collaboration with people with
disabilities to:
·
The President
·
The Congress
·
Federal entities
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State, tribal communities, and local governments; and
·
Other entities and organizations
Current Positions opened in my local area:
Preschool
Teacher:
Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental
Disabilities offers education, residential and family support services to
children and adults with special needs. The Center's goal is to provide
the individuals it serves the opportunity to maximize their abilities in a
loving, nurturing environment. We currently have a job opening for a Preschool
Teacher available immediately. The responsibilities for the Preschool
Teacher listed below are required but not limited to:
- Assessing students using formal and informal evaluations and write formal education/habilitation assessments as required.
- Develop and implement comprehensive individual education plans for students.
- Regularly plan, monitor, evaluate and update each student’s individual program.
- Design an appropriate learning environment in which active treatment is provided to meet the needs of each student.
- Work in conjunction with the NC Pre-K Coordinator, Wake County Public School Special Education Lead Preschool Case Manager and Day Services Manager in meeting all applicable standards.
PEDIATRICS -
DEVELOPMENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL
Location: Amos Cottage
Full-time Regular, 40 hours/week
Job Summary: The primary purpose of the position is to directly provide evaluation, service coordination, and related services to families referred to the Children's Developmental Services Agency (CDSA), Department of Pediatrics.
Location: Amos Cottage
Full-time Regular, 40 hours/week
Job Summary: The primary purpose of the position is to directly provide evaluation, service coordination, and related services to families referred to the Children's Developmental Services Agency (CDSA), Department of Pediatrics.
As I have
researched inclusion and special education, I have discovered that I need to enhance
certain skills. For example, I feel I should take some special education
classes or attend more workshops that focus on special education advocacy.
Elizabeth, as a special education teacher, this is an are that is dear to me as I am always sharing what I have learned with colleagues theough my research. the organizations chosen are wonderful in providing you with all the necessary material, links, and data needed to help all students learn at their own pace and in ways that are most appropriate for them, as opposed to cookie cutter learning styles. Expanding your professional development in taking special education classes will definitely enhance your knowledge while providing you the necessary tools for the children in which you are serving. Thanks for concentrating on this area!
ReplyDeleteI can not top what Teri wrote. Other than to say thank you for joining us in the field of special education. Keep up the continued professional development and look at your local university for classes on special education especially those related to birth to 3 and birth to 8 program. Best of luck on your capstone.
ReplyDeleteWorking in Special Education is a wonderful thing when you have the disposition to daily meet the challenge of each child's special need. I didn't take many Spec.Ed. classes and I wish I had. I have 2 grandsons with special needs, one has Aspergers Syndrome and the other a learning disability. I was able to identify that their development was not on target but I couldn't help past that. I am so grateful to the teachers who were able to help them blossom and succeed.
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