Ch. 4 and 5 were our readings for this lesson, and they talked about assessing the child's needs and planning instructions by analyzing classroom and student needs.
Ch 4 says that it explores "assessment strategies that help general education teachers contribute to the process of decision making for students with special needs. This process involves determining whether a student needs special education services; when a student is ready to learn in inclusive settings; when an alternative to state testing in required; and what classroom accommodations and modifications to try, continue to use, or change. The assessment strategies described are also helpful if your school is implementing Rtl." (pg. 104) Once you assess the child, it's a lot easier to figure out what they can be eligible for and what else you can provide so as to assure they're getting their needs met.
Ch. 5 "introduces you to a systematic approach for helping all students with special needs gain access to the general education curriculum, a requirement of [IDEA]. Part of that approach is for you to be the best teacher you can be so that fewer of your students require individualized instruction in the first pace." If the teacher is willing to work hard to make a difference in their classroom, that is the least they can do. Having a desire is one of the best things. Without that, what is the point to wanting to be better?
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