While I do have a good understanding of most of this information, I found some good take-aways to remember. Regarding self disclosure, which can be very uncomfortable and difficult for some students due to a variety of reasons including that they will be seen as less than or dumb, that peers will be critical, and a desire to be like all the rest of the students and not stand out. Many try to be independent and not seek assistance which often leads academic trouble because they needed accommodations, the most common of which is needing more time to complete assignments and tests.
For students with PTSD, when they disclose this information to their instructors, the new awareness could be used to devise a strategy for greeting the student and gauging how the student is doing that day, and a plan can be devised to help the student through the upcoming class session. If the student with PTSD feels comfortable in the class right from the beginning, the chances increase that they will successfully complete the course.
I found it interesting that a little over 11% of the students enrolled in post-secondary settings have a disability as I thought it would be higher. This number has grown over the past five years as the students completing high school with disabilities are better prepared to make the transition to further education (National Center for Education Statistics, 2016). The disabilities represented by these enrollees include learning disabilities, autism, TBI and PTSD, as well as vision, hearing, and orthopedic challenges to name a few. Thus, instructors are going to have approximately one tenth of their students coming into their classes with a disability. This is why they need a general working knowledge, like that of this module, of the different disabilities and how to work with students who have them.
IEP can be a useful tool for a student with disability.
Personally, I was not aware of the IEP developmental plan students had available for them in their younger educational years. What a wonderful tool for the educational program to have developed. It's was emotional overwhelming to know the statistics of these younger children to have developed PTSD. As an educator for adults, I appreciated knowing this information and how it can impact how I approach my students and teaching skills.
I learned the importance of accommodations and the impact they will make on the students.
There is a difference between a 504 Plan and an IEP. The IEP only follows the student until they graduate 12th grade or reach the age of 21. The 504 Plan can help them with college accomodations
I learned more information about people with disabilities and how to help them. IEPs are fairly new to me, but it was great information to have just in case. This will truly benefit the students and their success.
When someone registers for courses, they are asked if they have any disabilities. Students with any disabilities have an IEP created in order to help the instructor know the type of DX and best learning techniques that could help them.
Apply effective communication, open up opportunities to support a team based environment
It is important to be aware of the PTSD symptoms.
Accomodating student learning with disorders like PTSD or TBI is essential in their success and our success as instructors.
This module explained the importance of following an IEP or 504 plan and the legal oblications for educators to accommodate students to best meet their individual needs. The part that resonated most with me was the idea that veterans may be new to disability and that a mentor can be a strong advocate to help them transition into post-secondary education. My experience is in K-12, so I have taught many students who receive special education services but I have not taught students who are new to disability, the way that a veteran might be. This was illuminating to me and made me think about all of the 504s that I have seen to address developing conditions. It's important for teachers to consider the impact of a new diagnosis in addition to the barriers that this condition may create for students.
IEPs can help students succeed
We need to accomendate the student with there learning in the class.
This module highlighted the importance of the IEP. Identifying and properly addressing an individual's needs is vital. The IEP is the agreement that assures necessary services will be put into place.
This module was very helpful in ways to help students with special needs, help the to feel confortable, fit, and understanding the best ways to help them in their learning process and social skills. Complying with ADA and, emphaty, emphaty, emphaty
Great to know the IEP. It surely can help students in their future endeavor and success.
I was not aware of the K-12 IEP's but pretty familiar with 504 accommodations. This information was very helpful
This section clarified that accommodations must be made but to at the loss of rigor of the program. The statistics were alarming. New knowledge was about Education for all. handicapped child Act Pl 94-142 where an individual educational plan must be on record for each student. The poverty rate of 11% was disheartening as they struggle with daily life in poverty.
It is becoming clear as I go through these modules that early intervention and health promotion activities for families are paramount to reduce the number of children who will to succumb to trauma based on their environment.
On a personal note, my nephew was hit by a school bus, flew up into the air, and hit his head. I do not recall my sister talking about an individual plan for him. His behavior changed and he was labeled bad. He had mood swings and could not retain content. This knowledge would have helped me advocate for him, but I was not a nurse at the time and did not have a clue.
Students with a Disability are provided legal protections under IDEA while in School and under Section 504 both during and after completion of High School. An IEP or 504 Plan provides specific Accommodations, Modifications, and Supports that Professors and Teachers are required to provide to help students with a Disability be successful.
It is interesting to view IEPs as a tool for student \s even after they have graduated high school. I like the thought that it can be helpful ot them in identifying strategies that helped them be successful.
