Assessment Description
Special educators need to understand how to include and engage general educators in the IEP
process. They also need to have a firm understanding of the research behind inclusive
classrooms for special education students, the benefits of inclusion settings, and their potential
drawbacks.
Refer to and utilize the “Individualized Education Program (IEP) Blank Template” and the “New
York City Board of Education Individualized Education Program Blank Template” as needed to
inform the topic assignment.
Create a 15-20 slide digital presentation for professional development for general education
teachers on the topics of IEPs, inclusive classrooms, and team teaching. Your digital
presentation should include graphics that are relevant to the content, visually appealing, and
use space appropriately. Address the following within the presentation:
Explain each major section of an IEP, specifically discuss where teachers can locate
accommodations that are needed in the classroom setting.
Describe what an inclusive classroom setting looks like and when it may be the most beneficial
setting for students with disabilities. Include specific examples of students with disabilities being
appropriately placed in an inclusive setting.
Explain the importance of culturally responsive teaching and include three examples of culturally
responsive instructional strategies that could be employed in the inclusive classroom setting.
Describe three team teaching models and discuss the benefits and drawbacks of each.
Include a title slide, reference slide, and presenter’s notes.
Support your presentation with a minimum of three scholarly resources.
While APA format is not required for the body of the assignment, solid academic writing is
expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation
guidelines, which can be found in the Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
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Description of the Assessment
Special educators must know how to include and engage general educators in the IEP process. They must also be well-versed in the research supporting inclusive practices.
Special education classrooms, the advantages of inclusion settings, and their potential
disadvantages.
Refer to and use the “Blank Individualized Education Program (IEP) Template” and the “New Individualized Education Program (IEP) Template”
Individualized Education Program Blank Template York City Board of Education “as required
provide information for the topic assignment
Create a 15-20 slide digital presentation for general education professional development.
teachers on the topics of IEPs, inclusive classrooms, and team teaching. Your digital
presentation should include graphics that are relevant to the content, visually appealing, and
use space appropriately. Address the following within the presentation:
Explain each
