Wk 6 Discussion – Transition Dilemma [due Thurs]

Wk 6 – Case Study: Part II [due Mon]

Discussion Topic

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.

During this last week of class, the focus of your learning will be on effective transition planning and services.

Due Thursday

After reading “IEP Transition Planning: Preparing for Young Adulthood” and “Sample IEP Transition Plan and Goals” review this scenario and respond to the questions in a minimum of 175 words:

You are a high school teacher who provides special education services to a female student who is very interested in teaching as a career. You believe this student (who has cerebral palsy) is being discouraged from pursuing this profession by her family and is quite upset.

• How would you speak with the student and maintain respect for the family?
• How might you intervene in a way that supports both the student and the family? Explain and provide specific examples to support your rationale.

Remember to include a reference for the information in your post using APA guidelines. It is perfectly acceptable and expected that you will use the assigned reading as a reference for your post.

Review the College’s Conceptual Framework.

• How does this topic link to the College’s Conceptual Framework and the framework’s philosophical relationship to effective teacher preparation?