Professional Development Spec Ed

Jacqueline·

Learning Disabilities

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SubjectLearning Disabilities

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I am going to run this pd for teachers. I needs resources created for it. PD Title “Through Their Eyes: Experiencing Learning with Disabilities” 🧠 Overview Teachers will “become” students learning an unfamiliar language (Spanish) while experiencing simulated disabilities aligned with the 13 IDEA eligibility categories. Some participants will have no disability and will outperform others, emphasizing how accommodations level the field rather than lower expectations. 🕒 Structure (60–75 minut...

This professional development session focuses on building empathy among educators by immersing them in a learning experience simulating various learning disabilities while teaching Spanish. It incorporates disability simulation cards to help teachers personally understand the barriers and struggles that students with disabilities face in the learning environment. Participants will articulate the challenges, distinguish between accommodations and modifications, and apply their newfound insights to enhance their classroom practices. The session includes structured reflection prompts aimed at fostering discussion about emotions, barriers, and the implications for differentiation in teaching, culminating in the identification of actionable accommodations.