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Why Teachers of English Learners With Disabilities Need Specialized Training!

Experts say English learners with disabilities need teachers with specialized training. Programs combining bilingual and special education are crucial for meeting these students' needs and promoting cultural competency among educators. Read more from Education Week #Education #ELL #ELs #MLL #BilingualEducation #SpecialEducation https://bit.ly/3XOxIwT

Explore the newest Language For Listening blog post delving into the art of savoring the moments in-between, and uncover the joys of embracing life's rhythm at your leisure. Wishing everyone a delightful spring! #languageforlistening #directsupport

Check out our latest blog post about time spent between spaces and the benefits of taking in the world at your own pace. Happy spring everyone! #newblogpost #languageforlistening #disabilities #directsupport #respite #divein

Some ideas for classroom accommodations for the deaf and hard of hearing. Did we miss anything? #iep #504plan #deaf #accommodations #inclusiveclassroom #inclusion #inclusiveeducation #specialeducation #specialed #hardofhearing #neurodiversity #alternativecommunication

http://ow.ly/2RE950AQYWp The GCPLA is a comprehensive assessment of community participation and use of leisure time for individuals with intellectual disabilities. While The GCPLA is a checklist, it is intended to be used in a semi-structured interview format whereby the service user describes their experiences. If the service user has insufficient language then carers can be used as respondents. The GCPLA produces both quantitative and qualitative data for analysis. The GCPLA was initially designed to support an individual planning system in the assessment and generation of community participation and leisure needs, and to monitor the outcomes of interventions designed to increase and enhance the individual service user's experience of community and leisure activities. It may also be of use in individual planning, service evaluation, and staff training.

Check out our NEWEST training opportunities! We've launched two great new training sessions taking place in July: ✅ Behaviours of Concern and Restrictive Practices: Understanding Their Use and Safeguarding the Rights of People with Disabilities Event details 🗓️ Date: Wednesday, 24th July 2024 ⏰ Time: 11:30AM-1:30PM AEST 📍Location: Online Zoom Workshop 💰Price: $120 ✅ Why Disability Rights Matter: Understanding Their Importance and Impact Event details 🗓️ Date: Tuesday, 30th July 2024 ⏰ Time: 12.30PM - 1:30PM AEST 📍Location: Online Zoom Workshop 💰Price: $55 💡These two workshops will cover topics including: - Human rights and person centred practices and philosophies - Restrictive Practices and when can and can’t they be used - The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) and how it underpins policy and systems - The importance of the care team working together REGISTER for these workshops and BROWSE our whole training catalogue here 👉 https://ow.ly/YuGm50SoOW2

Ever wondered what accommodations are and how they work? Watch the video to learn more. #dyslexia #dysgraphia #reading

Sharing an insightful article on the challenges faced by English Learners (ELs) with disabilities and the critical need for collaboration between ESL and Special Education (SPED) departments. The article highlights a significant issue: these departments often operate in silos, leading to a disproportionate representation of culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) students in SPED programming. While the article underscores the importance of departmental collaboration, my dissertation is exploring an essential, yet often overlooked, aspect — the engagement of parents in the SPED identification and placement process. I deeply believe that until parents from CLD backgrounds are actively involved in this collaboration, we won’t see a change in the disproportionate numbers. Parents can provide invaluable insights into their child’s needs and challenges, which are crucial for accurate identification and appropriate placement. Their involvement can bridge gaps, foster understanding, and ensure that our educational approaches are more equitable and effective. Let’s work towards a more inclusive and collaborative approach that includes the voices of parents. Their perspectives are not just valuable but essential in creating a fair and supportive educational environment for all students. #SpecialEducation #ELs #Collaboration #ParentalEngagement #EducationalEquity #DissertationResearch

Training Tuesday! The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) shapes policies and systems to ensure people with disabilities are treated fairly and can fully participate in society. It sets basic rules that guide how laws and reforms are made to support the rights and inclusion of people with disabilities. This helps prevent discrimination and promotes equal opportunities for everyone. Learn more with these two new workshops #PD #professinaldevelopment #training #PwD #ndis