Author Question: Concerned that Tyler's academic needs are not being met, Allie schedules a meeting with the special ... (Read 71 times)

hubes95 · **on:** Jun 20, 2018

Concerned that Tyler's academic needs are not being met, Allie schedules a meeting with the special education teacher, the school principal, and Tyler's parents. Is this an appropriate strategy? Why or why not?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

If you were Tyler's teacher, what strategies might you use to accommodate his special needs?

What will be an ideal response?

emsimon14 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 20, 2018

Answer to Question 1

It is certainly advantageous to get varying perspectives on what might be best for Tyler. Furthermore, in the United States IDEA specifies that appropriate school faculty members and a child's parents should all be involved in decision making about the best placement for a child with a disability. However, Allie probably should have met with Sharon Osmer and Cecelia Dawson before meeting with Tyler's parents. Instead, she has a power struggle with both Sharon and Cecelia in front of the parents.

Answer to Question 2

Examples of possible strategies include these:
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