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Developing the Special Education Teacher’s Role as Access Specialist

Price:

$100

Instructor(s):

Jennifer Patenaude, M.A.

Professional Learning Hours:

4

Intended Audience:

Special education administrators, principals, and special education teachers.

Special education rules and regulations are designed to ensure that individuals with disabilities are afforded equal access to education. Individual Education Plan (IEP) teams bear the responsibility of verifying that IEPs reflect how the disability impacts access to learning. Special education teachers benefit from clarity regarding their work and role, including: explaining how disabilities differentially impact learning; identifying when access barriers might occur throughout the day; and recommending appropriate supports and accommodations. This workshop will support special education teachers to feel more comfortable with their role as access specialist. In addition, participants will build understanding of the collaborative systems and structures that allow this work to happen. 

Participants will:

  • Identify the relationship between the role of an access specialist within an effective MTSS and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to support equitable educational experiences 
  • Understand the impact of high incidence disabilities upon learning and use related resources to guide collaborative problem-solving team conversations 
  • Understand the relationship between the impact of disability and the components of a well-written IEP, as well as how to best facilitate an associated team discussion
  • Consider which service delivery models support the special education teacher as an access specialist and be prepared to explain these models to colleagues and families when engaged in educational planning 
  • Consider the systems, processes, and documentation needed to ensure effective collaboration related to universal access 

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