A holistic approach to learning and evaluating the students understanding is important to allow them to demonstrate their knowledge without just using standardized tests that do not accurately reflect knowledge and understanding of the material. 

Language is not the same thing as literacy. Helping students have access to what they are learning in their mother tongue will help them understand the information and be able to apply it.

It is important to not be "color blind" with the students, but make it a point to get to know them individually and understand their culture and background.

Every student has prior educational and personal experiences that will impact how they learn in class. Trying to get to know students as individuals will help understand their prior experience.

Important fact: The IEP starts when the student enters school or has been diagnosed with a disability and continues through high school graduation or age 21. 

Learning new material is different and individualized and I have learned to meet each person on their level.

This is a fantastic course to take as an educator, as it gives information on how to better understand the Autism spectrum disorder and to realize that we may encounter students within our classrooms who exhibit these characteristics. Furthermore, it also helps us to better understand our family members and other members of our society. 

I have learned that language although similar, are not the same thing although at times used interchangeable. 

Treat individuals equally regardless of race or gender.