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Culminating Report
Luis Tavarez
SPED 6100I
Prof. Figueroa
August 2nd, 2023
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Table of Content
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Component 1
(Parent/Guardian Interview) pg.
3-5
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Component 2
(Family Engagement Strategic Plan) pg.
6-10
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Component 3
(Analysis of Cultural Climate) pg.
10-12
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Component 4
(Program Planning for Students with Disabilities ‘SWD’) pg.
12-17
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Component 5
(Strategic Plan For Promoting Culturally Responsive Classrooms)
pg.
17-20
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Component 6
(Local/Regional Advocacy Agency Interview)
Part I
:
Advocacy Agency Interview pg.
20-23
Part II
:
Advocacy Agency Report pg.
23-30
Part III
:
Individual Report pg.
30-31
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Agency PowerPoint Presentation
pg.
31-38
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Autism Assignment (A)
pg.
38-44
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Autism Assignment (B)
pg.
44-47
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Component 7
(Development Of Cultural Competence) pg.
47-49
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Component 1 (PARENT/GUARDIAN INTERVIEW)
About the student:
J.R. is a 16-year-old student in his 3rd year of high school who was
diagnosed with a Learning Disability on his IEP.
About the parent:
A.R. is a single mother dedicated to her son. She is also well-involved in his
education and academic progress.
1- What are your expectations for your child’s school and teachers? What do you hope they
will provide for your child’s education and overall school experience?
A.R: I expect my child to behave and to be respectful to all of his teachers so they can provide
him with all the support he needs to be successful in school. I hope that J.R. can understand his
classes so he can improve his grades and graduate on time.
2-What can you tell me about your child’s strengths? What are some of his challenges?
A.R: J.R. is a very good son. He loves to play around and he is very loving to me and his brother.
He is also very smart. Some challenges for J.R. are that he gets easily frustrated when he doesn’t
get his way. He also loses interest in stuff if he considers that they are too complicated for him,
especially in school.
3-Can you tell me any specific support or accommodations that you consider are necessary
for your child’s academic success?
A.R: I think that J.R. can understand his class assignments better if they are explained to him in a
simpler form. J.R. also needs someone to frequently check in on him to help him stay on task and
to encourage him to try harder.
4-How would you describe your current relationship with your child’s school? Is there
anything that you feel needs to improve to have better communication?
A.R: I think my relationship with my child’s school is good. I feel supported by the principal and
his counselor. However, I would like to be informed more frequently regarding his academic
progress and if I need to support him more with his homework so he can complete them on time.
I would love his teachers to email me by the end of each week if possible.
5-Are there any specific areas of your child’s education that you would like the school and
his teachers to prioritize over another for his academic success?
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A.R: My child needs extra time to complete his assignments, especially for Math since he
struggles a lot in this class. I would love J.R. to stay after school with his teachers to receive
extra support for this class. I would also like J.R. to attend office hours so he can work closely
with his teachers.
6-How would you describe the ideal school environment for your child? What strategies
would you consider would benefit him the most?
A.R: The ideal school environment for my child would be a place where the school personnel
advocate for inclusion and give each student equal opportunities to learn. It should be a place
where students feel safe and supported. Some strategies that would benefit J.R. a lot are positive
encouragement to motivate him and short breaks when he gets frustrated with an assignment that
he considers too hard to complete.
7-In what ways would you like to be more involved in the school? Are there any particular
activities that you would like to be part of?
A.R: My daily schedule is a little hectic with work and household chores, but still, I try my best
to be involved in J.R.’s education. I could be part of the parents association to support the school,
the students, and his teachers as much as possible. Also, I wouldn’t mind chaperoning on school
trips if the school needs extra support.
8-Can you tell me about your relationship with your child’s previous school and teachers?
What were some positive and/or negative experiences with them?
A.R: My relationship with J.R.’s previous school and teachers was also very good. His teachers
loved J.R. very much and I always felt supported by the administration and his special education
teachers. I still remember that during his IEP meetings, they always clarified things for me as
much as possible; this made me and my child feel like we were respected and valued by the
school. Fortunately, there was no negative experience with them at all.
9-Are there any particular goals that you would like your child to achieve by the time he
graduates high school?
A.R: I want my child to go to college and live a normal life after he graduates high school. As a
parent, I want the best for my child and I want him to be good when I’m no longer there for him.
My goal for J.R. is that he can learn the life skills that will help him be successful in life so he
can go to college, find a job and become independent. Above all, I want my child to be happy.
10-How comfortable would you feel being involved in decision-making processes regarding
your child’s education?
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A.R: I would feel more than happy to be involved in decision-making processes regarding J.R.’s
education. I will always support my child and his teachers 100% in everything that I can.
11-How would you describe your child’s learning style? In what areas would you consider
he would need additional support?
A.R: My child’s learning style is visual because he benefits a lot from visual aids to simplify the
work for him and kinesthetic because J.R. loves to move around a lot and can’t sit still for too
long. In fact, this is the reason why he loves P.E. so much because he gets to be more active.
12- Have there been any specific occasions where you felt that your child’s success was not
recognized by the school or his teachers?
A.R: Sometimes I have conversations with J.R. and he tells me that he feels that his teachers
don’t understand him. He also says that they only reach out to me when he misbehaves in school
but they never call me when he does something good. Even though I do feel supported by his
teachers, I also feel that it would be beneficial for J.R. to get praised from time to time to
appreciate his effort and encourage him to keep trying.
13- Are there any services that your child receives that you consider have been successful?
Are there any services that you consider unnecessary or need improvements/modifications?
A.R: I feel that school counseling has helped J.R. a lot because he sometimes doesn't tell me
everything but he feels comfortable talking to his school counselor. I feel that the services that he
is getting are all necessary and they are helping J.R. be more productive and successful in school.
14-How involved or familiarized are you with your child’s IEP and with the school’s special
education team?
A.R: I am well familiarized with my child’s IEP and I have a great relationship with his special
education teachers. I feel supported by them and they always keep me informed about IEP
meetings and important information regarding J.R.’s school services.
15-How would you describe the ways that the school has handled disciplinary issues
involving your child or in general?
A.R: My child has been involved in disciplinary issues in the past and I feel that the school has
been fair with him so far. I like the way the principal and her team have handled disciplinary
issues with professionalism and offered solutions instead of punishment.
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Component 2
(FAMILY ENGAGEMENT STRATEGIC PLAN)
a)
Introductory Letter to Parents
Dear Parents/Guardians,
I am honored to introduce myself as your child's special education teacher for the
upcoming 2023-2024 school year. My name is Luis Tavarez, and I have a strong commitment to
fostering and developing each student's individual abilities. Regardless of their challenges, I
believe that every child has the capacity to grow and thrive in a nurturing educational setting.
After spending the last 11 years working in the field of special education, it is an honor to
be trusted with your child's education and growth. Working with children of all abilities
throughout my career has given me the opportunity to have a deeper knowledge of the many
learning needs present in our classroom.
My strategy for special education is to create an inclusive and cooperative learning
environment. Additionally, I firmly believe in the benefits of open dialogue and collaboration
between educators, parents, and students. I respect your knowledge as parents/guardians and
acknowledge that you are the child's main and most important advocate. In order for us to jointly
develop a personalized learning plan that caters to your child's particular needs, I invite you to
share your perspectives, worries, and objectives for their education.
I work hard to create a welcoming environment in our classroom where each child may
feel valued, respected, and included. I'm devoted to giving each student individualized
instruction that takes into account both their talents and potential for growth. I want to provide
meaningful learning experiences that encourage academic advancement and personal
development by employing a range of instructional tactics, assistive technology, and resources.
I believe that it's important to teach my students how to be independent and how to
advocate for themselves. For them to successfully succeed in both the academic and social facets
of their education, I also believe it is crucial that they feel empowered and confident in their
skills. I will work directly with your child to help them gain critical life skills, self-worth, and
resilience that will help them both inside and outside of the classroom.
Moreover, I also recognize the value of having a strong support system for both children
and their families. Whenever you need it, I'm here to offer advice, resources, and support. Please
don't hesitate to get in touch with me if you have any questions, worries, or would like to talk
about the academic progress of your child.
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