Instructional
Special educators are known for their expertise in effective instructional strategies for students with exceptionalities. With the advent of No Child Left Behind, we are also required to be experts in content and the general education curriculum.
ADDITIONAL READING:
Scientifically Based Research -- Will I Know It if I See It?
Educators need not wait for children to fail before implementing improvement strategies. Thanks to national achievement standards, teachers and related-service personnel are able to track student performance and make interventions early.
Though most students need minimal help, some need major intervention. But choosing an effective approach can be daunting. Where should one start?
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Effectively bringing all of this expertise to the classroom requires adhering to organizational principles designed to help all students learn, and yet allowing for their individual variations. Classroom instruction should be tied to state and district curriculumn standards and objectives, and at some level, be appropriate for all students. These links will provide information regarding teaching and learning strategies to help students learn the curriculumn and develop independent learning skills.
Below is a list of links you may find helpful.
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