Dissecting the Needs and Curriculum Challenges in the Special Education Classroom

Lori Piowlski, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Abstract

This session explores the struggles that special educators have in creating curriculum for pull out special education classes--from student selection, research-based curriculum or lack of curriculum provided, expanded job responsibilities, State Testing and AYP implications, research vs. practice in special education instruction, and data usage to drive instruction and IEP goals.