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    The document discusses several educational agencies that support inclusive education and students with disabilities or learning difficulties. It outlines the roles of the National Association of Special Education Teachers, the Council for Exceptional Children, the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps, the National Organization on Disability, and the National Center for Learning Disabilities. It also discusses the roles of parents as active members of IEP teams, in providing critical input about their children, working closely with their children, providing vital insight during transitions, and being their child's best advocate.

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    The document discusses several educational agencies that support inclusive education and students with disabilities or learning difficulties. It outlines the roles of the National Association of Special Education Teachers, the Council for Exceptional Children, the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps, the National Organization on Disability, and the National Center for Learning Disabilities. It also discusses the roles of parents as active members of IEP teams, in providing critical input about their children, working closely with their children, providing vital insight during transitions, and being their child's best advocate.

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    Educational Agencies

    of Inclusive Education
    Special Ed VS. Inclusive Ed

    Special Education Inclusive Education


    - is the practice of - is the practice of
    providing individualized educating students with disabilities
    instruction and support alongside their peers without
    to students with disabilities disabilities, in the same classroom.
    or learning difficulties. It is meant for ALL learners.
    The National Association of Special
    Education Teachers
    - The National Association of Special
    Education Teachers (NASET) is a national
    membership organization dedicated to
    rendering all possible support and assistance to
    those preparing for or teaching in the field of
    special education. NASET was founded to
    promote the profession of special education
    teachers and to provide a national forum for
    their ideas.
    The Council for Exceptional Children
    - The CEC is “the largest international professional
    organization dedicated to improving the educational success
    of individuals with disabilities and/or gifts and talents.” The
    organization is a driving force behind policy, professional
    standards and advocacy changes within the special education
    community, but it’s also a professional development resource
    for professionals (or would-be professionals) in the field.

    With an eye on improving the quality of life of


    students with disabilities and/or gifts and talents, the CEC site
    is a great resource for the most recent preparation and
    practice standards External link , as well as community new
    The Association for Persons with
    Severe Handicaps (TASH)
    - TASH is an international advocate for
    people with “significant disabilities and support
    needs,” and they’re particularly active in the
    education sector as they focus on diversity and
    inclusion. TASH promotes policy research and
    effective practices that impact individuals with
    disabilities in and out of the classroom. The
    organization demands “access to the curriculum”
    for all. They offer online training programs for
    educators who work with the severely disabled.
    National Organization on Disability
    - NOD researches, develops and demonstrates
    “creative approaches to disability employment issues,”
    which includes working directly with corporations in a
    consulting capacity, designing work programs any
    employers can use, and/or researching new approaches
    that help bridge the employment gap for people with
    disabilities.
    - Though not directly related to school-aged
    children, their research it's particularly important to
    issues your students may face as they get older, such as
    workplace experiences.
    National Center for Learning
    Disabilities (NCLD)
    - The NCLD hopes to improve the lives of children and
    adults with learning disabilities by “empowering parents and
    young adults, transforming schools and advocating for equal
    rights and opportunities.” The NCLD specializes in learning and
    attention issues, so its website is a great source of news,
    publications and and the LD Navigator in these areas of special
    education.
    - Teachers and administrators alike might also want to
    know about the NCLD’s scholarships for students with
    learning and attention issues, and for schools that
    demonstrate success in addressing the needs of students with
    LDs.
    The Arc
    - The Arc is an association for people
    with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
    They are the largest community-based
    organization of its kind, and encompasses a
    wide range of developmental, neurological, and
    physical disabilities, such as Autism Spectrum
    Disorder, Down Syndrome, and Fragile X
    Syndrome, among others.
    The Office of Special Education
    Programs (OSEP) & IDEA.gov
    - As part of the U.S. Department of
    Education, OSERS is a supporting force behind many
    programs that serve people with disabilities. You’ll
    want to familiarize yourself with the many grants
    the department offers, especially those related to
    the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA).
    - As for the IDEA site, its OSEP’s official
    resource website features all things IDEA-
    implementation: evaluation tools, IEP information
    and guidelines for issues like discipline.
    The Important Role
    of Parents
    in Special Education
    The Important Role of Parents
    in Special Education

    1. Active Member of IEP Team

    - They may believe team


    members perceive them as less
    knowledgeable about teaching or
    as obstacles to the decision-
    making process, especially if they
    disagree with the educators.
    The Important Role of Parents
    in Special Education

    2. Parents Provide Critical Input

    - Parents and guardians


    know their children better than
    anyone else and have the most
    complete understanding of a
    child's physical, social,
    developmental, and family history.
    The Important Role of Parents
    in Special Education

    3. Parents Work More Closely With


    Their Children than Other Adults Can
    - Parents have the opportunity to
    sit side-by-side with them, working through
    homework and other learning activities for
    extended periods. Parents may be the only
    adults who closely observe students' work
    and get feedback from their children.
    Consequently, no one else has the
    perspective of a parent in a meeting.
    The Important Role of Parents
    in Special Education

    4. Parents Provide Vital Insight

    - Only the parent


    accompanies the child throughout
    these important school and life
    transitions. The parents' input at each
    transition can ensure that appropriate
    services and supports are in place and
    increase the chances of the child's
    success in the new program.
    The Important Role of Parents
    in Special Education

    5. Parents Are Their Child's Best


    Advocate
    - There is no one as
    interested in and motivated to see
    a child succeed and thrive than
    their own parents, and this alone
    places the parent in a crucial role
    on the IEP team.
    How can you advocate for
    your child?

    •Correspond with teachers and other professionals in writing whenever possible,


    and hang on to these communications. Hopefully, you will not need to refer back to
    any of these records, but if the need arises, you will have them in black and white.

    •Keep careful records of your child's education, including any testing and any IEP
    reports. Find a way to file these carefully so that you have them on hand readily if
    needed.

    •Learn as much as you can about their disability.

    •Observe your child's learning styles. Despite the specialized tests which attempt
    to discern how children learn best, parents are in the best position to watch this in
    action every single day.

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