Special needs students are those whose unique characteristics cause them to have difficulty in their educational process. Special needs education is designed to help students who have conditions that make it more difficult for them to learn, such as learning disabilities or emotional problems. There are several types of special needs students:
Special needs students are those whose unique characteristics cause them to have difficulty in their educational process.
Special needs students are those whose unique characteristics cause them to have difficulty in their educational process. These difficulties may be physical, mental or emotional; they may be temporary or permanent; and they can be due to an illness or injury, a learning disability, hearing impairment or vision impairment.
According to the National Center for Special Education Research, there were 8.2 million students with disabilities enrolled in U.S. schools as of October 2011.
According to the National Center for Special Education Research, there were 8.2 million students with disabilities enrolled in U.S. schools as of October 2011. This number represents 15% of all public school students and 5% of private school students. Of these disabled children and adolescents, almost half (4 million) had a specific learning disability (SLD), while about 2% had speech or language impairments; 1% had visual impairments; 1%, intellectual disabilities; and 0.5%, autism spectrum disorders (ASD).
The most common type of special education program is usually called a mainstream class where all students are included but some may need extra help understanding what is being taught or how to do something correctly because they have trouble understanding what they read or hear; this could include someone who cannot speak clearly so others might not know what he/she wants unless he/she tells them directly instead using gestures like pointing at something far away from him/herself first before pointing back towards himself/herself so it doesn’t seem rude when pointing directly at another person without saying anything first.”
Students with disabilities can benefit from classroom accommodations, such as extra time on tests, specialized instruction and other services that help them succeed in school.
Students with disabilities can benefit from classroom accommodations, such as extra time on tests, specialized instruction and other services that help them succeed in school.
Accommodations are provided to students with disabilities in order to ensure they have equal access to the curriculum and opportunities for learning. Students who receive accommodations may not be able to complete all assignments or take tests exactly like their peers without an accommodation but will still receive credit for their work.
There are several types of classroom accommodations:
- Extra time on tests/quizzes – This could mean more time per question or an extension on the length of time allowed for taking a test. This type of accommodation is often given when there is concern about someone’s ability to finish within regular testing conditions (for example, if English is not their first language). It can also be used for students who experience anxiety related issues during testing situations or those who require extra attention due to physical limitations such as paralysis caused by cerebral palsy or muscular dystrophy).
- Specialized instruction – This type involves using technology-based learning tools such as computer programs designed specifically for people with visual impairments; providing teachers with training so they understand how best support special needs learners within their classrooms; teaching specific strategies needed by individuals diagnosed with dyslexia (such as using highlighters instead pencils) etcetera).
In some cases, students with disabilities may require special programs instead of accommodation in a general education classroom.
In some cases, students with disabilities may require special programs instead of accommodation in a general education classroom. In these instances, students must be identified by the school district and assessed to determine if they qualify for special education services.
The types of disabilities that would qualify a student for special education include physical, cognitive or behavioral disorders that have an adverse effect on academic performance or reduce participation in school activities (such as socialization).
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires that students be identified at least once every three years and receive services to meet their needs if needed.
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires that students be identified at least once every three years and receive services to meet their needs if needed. IDEA is a federal law that requires public schools to provide special education services to children with disabilities.
Special Needs Students require different teaching methods than other students
Teachers should be trained to teach special needs students. They should also be trained to work with parents, the community, the school administration and board members.
Teachers who have been trained in this way will likely have a greater understanding of how best to help students learn and succeed in school.
The key to success for special needs students is a combination of classroom accommodations and specialized instruction.
