Puzzled About Educating Special Need Students PDF Download

Inconsistent methods of communication between general education teachers and special education teachers regarding students with special needs in the general education setting have led to poor monitoring of these students. This inconsistency led this researcher to create a database and communication log where teachers can have easy access to information concerning all the students with special needs in all of the classes they teach, as well as a forum in which to communicate with their respective special education teachers. Through a review of existing academic literature, it was found that there is a benefit to constant communication and collaboration between general education and special education teachers. When all teachers maintain constant communication and collaborate on a regular basis, it is especially beneficial to students with special needs. One of the challenges teachers face is the lack of time during the day to be able to collaborate. A possible solution to this problem lies in technology. Many districts already have in place some form of information management systems, and some may use multiple databases to manage their student information. A possible solution to the inconsistent method teachers are currently using to manage students with special needs in the general education setting and to provide feedback to their case managers is the Special Education Log/Database. The purpose of the Special Education Log/Database is to have a centralized location where all teachers can find students' information, such as the students' case managers, their class schedules, and even a copy of the teacher IEP notification. Additionally, the teachers can then give feedback to the case managers about specific students' progress in class. This information is then stored and archived for IEP purposes.