Special Education is Should Be Temporary, Not Permanent

Spread the loveFor several years, I was a special education teacher, and it hurt my heart to see students relegated to the program for the duration of their K-12 careers. The goal of special education is to teach students who are not succeeding in regular education classes and to help them perform at grade level once again. We accomplish this by creating and implementing an IEP (Individualized Education Program). Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) that are well-thought-out reflect some of the most individualized planning in education. The IEP outlines a year’s worth of training and tactics for special education students, as … Continue reading Special Education is Should Be Temporary, Not Permanent