Reflection On Multicultural Reflection

In 1991 the Public Law 94-142, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act was replaced by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. This law was passed to provide free and appropriate public education to every child with a disability. It requires that each child with a disability “have access to the program best suited to that child’s special needs which is as close as possible to a normal child’s educational program” (Martin, 1978). The Individualized education program (IEP) was developed to help provide a written record of students’ needs and procedures for each child that receives special education services. The IEP will list all the services to be provided, the student's performance level, academic performance, and

This course has really enlightened my view of being able to learn the value of linguistic and cultural diversity and the influential learning opportunities it gives today’s classrooms and schools. We as teacher educators were allowed to examine our attitudes, beliefs, and preferences regarding linguistically and culturally diverse students, families, and communities and learn methods for working together to confirm high levels of learning for all students. Also, strategies for guaranteeing

I first became curious about how ELL worked because I teach on a Special Education team. Six of my students receive ELL services. Three of the students are male and three are female. Four of the students are Hispanic and two are Asian. I see all students for regular Social Studies. The success of these students varies and though accommodations are in place to help meet ELL students’ needs, I was curious to learn more about the specific practices and the inequities that may exist due to these

Today when you look at our country you think of it a somewhat of a melting pot or a mixed and diverse population. When you look at the populations, even in small towns you see multiple different races and cultures. This then leads to our workforce where you see that same type of diverse culture entering the workforce in the communities they live in and the ones around them. Our workforce hasn’t only changed to multicultural, it also has more and more woman as well.. If we look back 50 years you see that woman and individuals with a race other than caucasian had a very hard time finding a place

The U.S is a special place to live because it’s a culturally diverse society filled with different cultures from around the world. I’m glad that I live in the United States because I got the chance to meet Gabriel someone that has a diverse background from me. I did the bicultural diversity assignment based on Gabriel culture. I’m pleased that I got the chance to learn his culture because while doing this task he taught me how to speak in his language, and he also told me exciting facts about his traditionals. There were several exciting things that he taught me about his culture, and I will be explaining it throughout my essay.

Before I began this class I thought I was well versed in terms, of race, ethnicity, and nationality. However, I may have been partially wrong. I always considered my race to be Mexican and my ethnicity to be Hispanic while my nationality is American. However, according to the definitions I don’t have a race. On forms, I usually check the block for other and identify by ethnicity. I consider myself of Hispanic ethnicity from Mexican descent. However, to Mexicans from Mexico, I am not considered Mexican. I am a white Mexican, Mexican American or Chicana; both of my parents are born in Mexico of Mexican parents. I am most certainly proud of my roots as well as being an American. In the world we live in today it’s difficult to neglect the fact that I stand out for obvious reasons. That at times I am treated differently. That because of my roots I am told to go back to my country. That I shed a tear as I write this because I live with an inner struggle of who I am.

IEP’s and 504 plans require school districts to evaluate and identify students with disabilities, at the college level students must be self-advocates and are responsible for disclosing their disability (Oertle’ & Bragg, 2014, p. 61). When a student neglects

Code, Chapter 15, Protected Handicapped Students, which implements Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Schools are required to provide necessary accommodations for qualifying students to have an equal opportunity to participate in the school program. This written plan is developed by an IEP team for students in need of special education. This plan outlines how the school will provide a free and appropriate education in the least restrictive environment and is usually initiated by the teacher or administrator. However, parental involvement is required (Department of Health, 2010).

Each Exceptional student is assigned a case manager. These case managers meet with their student’s as often as needed, whether daily or monthly, to help watch their progress and help them with anything they need. Other programs and accommodations used to assist Exceptional students are language/speech therapists, behavioral specialists, occupational/physical therapies, deaf or hard of hearing services, and translators. A new change in the school policy to accommodate these students is that they can now be at the school until they are twenty-two years old, up from eighteen. Also, up to twenty-two, if students need additional help outside of school, students can go into the Transitioning youth with disabilities into Real vocational opportunities through Action planning and Individualized Learning, TRAIL, Program. This program helps disabled students transition into society and get jobs.

While observing in Mrs. Lewis’ Kindergarten classroom I noticed that there are several diversities that exist amongst her students. I am aware that two students in the room have IEPs and are accommodated for as needed, specifically in the time they are given to complete activities and the scale in which they are graded in comparison to their peers. Also, there several children that are a different ethnicity than Mrs. Lewis herself, but are always treated in an unbiased manner by Mrs. Lewis as well as her aid, Ms. Pam. In addition, I am aware that there are no ELL students within the classroom, but due to the presence of Latino children Mrs. Lewis has laminated posted taped to objects in the class that have the Spanish term

Intellectual disabilities (ID) in education require proper planning, collaboration, communication, accommodations, modified lessons, and detailed individualized instructions. Intellectual disabilities affect many aspect of a person daily life with a variety of emotional, mental, social, and physical characteristics (Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Foundation, n.d.). Intellectual disabilities are also known as mental retardation (National Institute of Health, 2010). When educating students diagnosed with intellectual disabilities individual education plans (IEP) play a large role in the education process and ensure disabled students are meeting goals, reaching academic

There are all kind of feeling that are transpiring throughout my mind when think of the term cultural analysis. In executing the communication concepts of African American cultural, I found that the Chinese and African American cultural are strongly tied to their beliefs and family concepts. I define myself through my culture as being an African American male, thought out religions, education, and family is very essential in my culture. Also, being limited to making lifestyle changes, and the different ways we communicated with each other are how I define myself through my culture. Being African American my perception of my culture is that we as a community are high in health, crime, education, and public housing, which implies welfare, government assists, black on black crime, and drug abuse. Being an African American, other cultures have a better chance at getting better jobs, education, and opportunities in life.

The Individualized Education Program (IEP) assignment for EDUU 601 included two goals with objectives and an IEP for the student. An IEP is developed for an individual student who has been determined to be eligible for special education. The persons involved with the development of an IEP include the parents, teacher, psychologist, service providers if needed, the student if able, and any other individuals from the school or district that are appropriate. The services provided could include, behavioral services, speech therapy, assisted technology, adapted physical education, or occupational therapy.

Individual Educational Plans (IEPS) are a way in which teachers and the school system can address special services that provide programs for children with delayed skills or disabilities. A child that has difficulty learning and functioning and may be identified as a special needs student is the type of candidate for an IEP. However, in order for there to be a fairer way to administer and develop programs so that children may take advantage of them, there is a process and set of procedures necessary prior to implementing the IEP that is important so that fairness and equality are assured. In fact, one of the Special Education Standards, III, notes "The special education teacher knows how to communicate and collaborate effectively in a variety of professional settings." (See Ahearn, 2006).

Counselors inhibit trustworthy and essential characteristics in how they utilize cultural sensitivity and appropriate interventions with ethnicity, race and language. As a counselor, you have to recognize that understanding different culture is an important part of your career. You will encounter numerous communication and language barriers (Ratts, Singh, Nassar-McMillan, Butler & McCullough, 2015). Respect the values, beliefs, traditions and customs of other cultures. Culture molds a person or group of people and how they interpret the world around them. It indicates the attributes of their attitude, perceptions and contributes to society. Each