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Assignment 1 Observe, interview, and collaborate with an outside agency that supports K-12 public or private resource special education students and their families. In your discussion, select and address at least three parental challenges from the list below:
• Financial issues
• Limited opportunities for recreation and leisure
• Sibling issues
• Constant care and supervision of a child with a disability
• Increased potential for marital problems
• Logistical issues such as transportation
• Difficulty getting time away from job
• Frequent disability-related crises
• Health issues of family, other members
• Difficulties obtaining appropriate educational services
In 250-500 words, reflect upon your observations, interview, and collaboration. Discuss potential solutions, strategies, and resources that could help parents facing the challenges you selected. In addition, explain how you plan to apply your findings to your practice as a professional.
APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.
Assignment 2 Read the following scenario:
Adam is a fifth-grader diagnosed with a learning disability who receives instruction for all core subjects in the resource room with the special education teacher. He resides with his elderly grandparents who have full custody of him, while his older sister who was born with severe complications from fetal alcohol syndrome resides in a facility where she receives around-the-clock care. Adam does not have any contact with his biological mother and never knew his biological father. His grandparents are the only caregivers he has ever known and they are overwhelmed and feel unprepared to adequately address Adam’s increased oppositional behaviors and lack of academic progress. They are reluctant to meet with any school personnel as they feel the school should take care of school matters while they take care of the home matters.
Based on the provided scenario, complete a chart utilizing the following:
Describe five items from the scenario affecting the level of parental involvement.
For every item in column 1, describe the ideal level of parental involvement.
Specify strategies and actions to be implemented to achieve the ideal level of parental involvement described in column 2.
Identify technologies to be implemented in connection with column 3.
In addition, submit a 250-500-word rationale that describes how the actions you propose in your chart support Adam’s physical and emotional well-being. Support your rationale with a minimum of 2 scholarly resources.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. Submit this assignment to your instructor in LoudCloud by the end of the topic.
Assignment 3 Allocate 2.5 hours to complete this part of the field experience.
View the “Teaming to Make a Difference” video. In a 250-500-word response, address the following:
- What are the four skills and examples discussed in the video that are necessary for successful teaming and integration of services for individuals with disabilities and their families?
- What are the different perspectives that individual team members offered on inclusion?
- What is the value of each team member and the importance of her or his contributions to their collective effort?
- Research a journal article for best practices on successful teaming and integration of services for individuals with disabilities and their families. Does the article support the video? Explain and provide the citation to your article.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines
Topic post 150 word each
1A What are five new insights you have regarding collaborations with personnel from community agencies that meet the needs of students with exceptionalities and their families?
1B Explain the differences between active leadership and reflective leadership. What are the settings or conditions under which each might be most appropriate? Which style do you most identify with and why?
1C Discuss and identify instances of the three levels of service and how they contribute to a “positive ripple effect of collaborative school consultation.”
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