Is special education necessary?
Special education is of great importance for children with learning disabilities, because it gives them the opportunity to get quality education in line with their unique needs. Special education enables every student to gain a high level of independence and reach their full potential.
Why are special education programs necessary?
Every child who receives special education must have an IEP. The IEP has two general purposes: (1) to set learning goals for your child; and (2) to state the supports and services that the school district will provide for your child.
Is sped bad?
They are derogatory terms that are offensive and disrespectful to many students, especially those in special education. Originally, terms such as “mentally retarded” were associated with medical terms, but today “retarded” and “sped” are used as insults to degrade and humiliate individuals.
How important is special education in the Philippines?
On the other hand, provision of special education in the Philippines is inferred from two provisions of the 1987 Philippine Constitution. Its purpose is to protect the rights of children with disabilities and to give parents a voice in their children’s education (Lee, 2014).
What if parents don’t agree with the IEP?
Refuse to sign the IEP. In most states this means the school can’t do the things in the IEP. If you don’t sign the IEP, the school can use it anyway. But they must tell you in writing that they are starting the IEP. AND they must wait 14 days before they start using the IEP.
Is the term special needs offensive?
Don’t use the terms “handicapped,” “differently-abled,” “cripple,” “crippled,” “victim,” “retarded,” “stricken,” “poor,” “unfortunate,” or “special needs.” It is okay to use words or phrases such as “disabled,” “disability,” or “people with disabilities” when talking about disability issues.