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SPE 560

Special Education Program Development
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Module 8 - required

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In addressing the Arizona Professional Teacher Standards 1, 2, 5, & 9; the vital importance is emphasized by the full inclusion model in today's educational system.

The availability to have students in full inclusion is becoming more and more apparent in school districts. There are many factors; pros and cons of the full inclusion model for students. The full inclusion model starts at with the administrator at that school site and with proper guidance filters down to those providing the instructional strategies for the student who is in the fully included classroom.
AZ- Arizona's Professional Teacher Standards
Standard 1: The teacher designs and plans instruction that develops students' abilities to meet Arizona's academic standards and the district's assessment plan.The performance assessment shall measure the extent to which the teacher?s planning:
Assessed performance 1: Focuses instruction on Arizona's academic standards
Assessed performance 2: Focuses instruction on the school's and district's academic standards
Assessed performance 3: Aligns curriculum with the student assessments
Assessed performance 8: Includes learning experiences that are developmentally appropriate for learners
Standard 2: The teacher creates and maintains a learning climate that supports the development of students' abilities to meet Arizona's academic standards.The performance assessment shall measure the extent to which the teacher:
Assessed performance 5: Facilitates people working productively and cooperatively with each other
Assessed performance 6: Provides a motivating learning environment
Assessed performance 7: Promotes appropriate classroom participation
Standard 5: The teacher collaborates with colleagues, parents, the community and other agencies to design, implement, and support learning programs that develop students' abilities to meet Arizona's academic standards and transition from school to work or post-secondary educationThe performance assessment shall measure the extent to which the teacher:
Assessed performance 1: Works with parents to enhance student learning at home and school
Assessed performance 2: Collaborates with other professionals and agencies to improve the overall learning environment for students
Assessed performance 3: Accesses community resources and services to foster student learning
Assessed performance 4: Demonstrates productive leadership and team membership skills that facilitate the development of mutually beneficial goals
Assessed performance 5: Collaborates with colleagues to achieve school and district goals
Standard 9: In collaboration with other professionals and parents, the special education teacher participates in the design, implementation, and assessment of individualized education programsThe performance assessment shall measure the extent to which the special education teacher:
Assessed performance 1: Demonstrates knowledge of disabilities and their educational implications
Assessed performance 3: Demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to use a variety of assistive devices that support student learning
Assessed performance 6: Utilizes paraeducators and paratherapists effectively through training and supervision
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Module 3 - optional

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In addressing NASPE Standard 1 and 2; for all practical purposes, Adapted Physical Education IS developmentally appropriate physical education at its finest. It is adapting, modifying, and/or changing a physical activity so it is as appropriate for the person with a disability as it is for a person without a disability. Change the word "adapted" to "modified" and you have the idea of Adapted Physical Education Curriculum. It is GOOD teaching which adapts (modifies) the curriculum, task, equipment, and/or environment so that ALL students can fully participate in physical education.
USA- NASPE- National Standards for Physical Education
Overview: National Standards for Physical EducationPhysical activity is critical to the development and maintenance of good health. The goal of physical education is to develop physically educated individuals who have the knowledge, skills, and confidence to enjoy a lifetime of healthful physical activity.
Standard 1: Demonstrates competency in motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities
Standard 2: Demonstrates understanding of movement concepts, principles, strategies, and tactics as they apply to the learning and performance of physical activities
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Author: bryan wickoren
Last modified: 7/10/2008 9:51 AM (EST)