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Post by alielg4 on Aug 5, 2015 13:25:38 GMT -5
Hello everybody! I am looking for a little help answering some interview questions regarding their child's experience in the classroom. I am currently going to school to become and elementary school teacher and mainstreaming the special needs child is a growing perspective. It is my duty to immerse myself with information and experience. I have an assignment to interview a parent and felt that an anonymous forum may be my best bet. I welcome any additional information or experiences as well and thank you ahead of time! Here are the questions:
1) Name of child (first name ok) 2) Age and grade: 3) At what age did your child begin receiving special education services? Disabilities? What was/has been the program? 4) Describe your child's strengths, abilities, and educational needs: 5) Explain how the school has been supportive in providing a quality program: 6) How would you change your child's school or program? 7) Describe any modifications you have made at home or in the community: 8) What is your child's attitude about school? 9) Would you like to share a goal your child has recently accomplished? 10) Do you have any suggestions or advice for teachers or other staff? 11) Is there any other information you would like to share?
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Post by healthy11 on Aug 5, 2015 17:23:15 GMT -5
Hello and welcome to our forum. We have had a number of "future special education teachers" ask to interview parents in the past. I'm not sure if you're looking specifically for parents of young children who are still in elementary school, or if parents of any children with learning differences will do. You can read my son's story at millermom.proboards.com/thread/13329/future-teacher-parent-interview
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Post by alielg4 on Aug 6, 2015 12:54:14 GMT -5
Thank you so much for the link to your story! Although I am going to be working with elementary age students, I have been trying to interview parents of older children because of their experience. Parents, such as yourself, have had more experience with success and challenges throughout the years. It was wonderful to read about your families story!
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Post by healthy11 on Aug 6, 2015 16:07:44 GMT -5
I'm happy to help, and as I mentioned, especially with regards to advice for teachers/staff, I say to think in terms of "Learning differences" rather than "learning disabilities" and recognize that "one size doesn't fit all," so IEPs that essentially say, "Your child was diagnosed with xyz disability, so our school offers abc methodology instead" may not be the best learning approach for an individual child.
All the best as you continue with your teacher education and training!
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Post by mc on Aug 6, 2015 22:56:44 GMT -5
Hi! I am a college student studying developments disabilities & doing a research project on a subscription box service deign specifically for children with disabilities. Please help me gather important information by completing my quick & easy survey. Thank you so much! www.surveymonkey.com/r/37P2TC8
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Post by healthy11 on Aug 7, 2015 8:45:14 GMT -5
MC, in your survey you list various subscription fees...are those supposed to be monthly costs, or annual? In any case, there are so many free support groups and resources already available online and in local communities, that I really don't see many parents signing up for the type of service you propose.
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Post by michellea on Aug 7, 2015 9:26:14 GMT -5
Concur with Healthy - there are so many free services that offer information, support communities, projects, training that are easily accessible and free - I am not sure why anyone would have to pay for the service.
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Post by kewpie on Aug 7, 2015 10:08:20 GMT -5
Understood.com is a great example of such a free service. Parents of children with disabilities can easily enormous costs with specialized tutoring, therapies because few actually get appropriate services from public schools. They don't have a lot of disposable income.
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