Roles and Functions

• Post an initial response contrasting two different settings where special educators work, ensuring that each setting comes from different categories. For example, you may choose the resource room from the public school setting and a charter school from the parent choice setting.
• In your own words, contrast the two different settings, including the role and function of the special educator within each setting. Include ways in which the special educator will collaborate with other educators and colleagues.
• Reflect on how a special educator will provide learning experiences for students with disabilities that are differentiated, developmentally appropriate, and challenging within both chosen settings. Your reflection must include details about what differentiated and developmentally appropriate learning experiences are, with at least one example that illustrates the importance of ensuring these types of learning experiences occur. The example(s) may be based on a personal experience or based on readings for this week.

Cohen, L. G., & Spenciner, L. J. (2009). Teaching students with mild and moderate disabilities: Research-based practices. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Merrill Prentice Hall.

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