Special Education Collaboration and Practices

The video provides an overview of the North Penn School District's special education model, focusing on inclusionary practices. It highlights the district's commitment to cultural proficiency and equity, and discusses strategies for creating inclusive classrooms. The video also explains the continuum of services, including specialized classrooms, and emphasizes the importance of collaboration and feedback for model success.

Who is responsible for overseeing elementary special education in North Penn School District?

• Allison Kler

• John Doe

• Jane Smith

• Melissa Balden

What is the main focus of the special education model discussed in the video?

• Extracurricular activities

• Standardized testing

• Sports programs

• Inclusionary practices

Which area has North Penn School District focused on to support inclusionary practices?

• Technology integration

• Financial literacy

• Cultural proficiency and equity

• Sports and recreation

What are the four major areas educators should focus on for inclusive classrooms?

• Finance, history, science, and math

• Collaboration, assessment, social-emotional, and instruction

• Reading, writing, speaking, and listening

• Technology, sports, arts, and music

What is the role of the IEP team in special education?

• To conduct parent-teacher meetings

• To manage school finances

• To make decisions about the least restrictive environment

• To organize school events

What is one aspect of the Continuum of services mentioned in the video?

• Opening of specialized classrooms

• Introduction of new sports teams

• Implementation of a new grading system

• Expansion of cafeteria services

What is crucial for the success of the special education model?

• Reducing school hours

• Increasing the number of exams

• Eliminating extracurricular activities

• Using language that aligns with the model

What is the difference between push-in teaching and co-teaching?

• Push-in teaching is for math, co-teaching is for science

• Push-in teaching is for older students, co-teaching is for younger students

• Push-in teaching is for sports, co-teaching is for arts

• Push-in teaching involves teachers working separately, while co-teaching involves collaboration

Why is it important for teachers to understand their roles in collaboration?

• To avoid attending meetings

• To ensure effective support within the general education classroom

• To reduce their workload

• To increase their salary

What activity is suggested at the end of the presentation?

• Planning a school trip

• Working in building groups to complete an activity

• Conducting a science fair

• Organizing a sports event