T RACY G U C I N S K II V Y T E C H C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E

EXCEPTIONAL LEARNERS~ FINAL PROJECT ~

CLASSROOM LAYOUT

ACCOMMODATIONS IN THE CLASSROOM

• ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)• Direct Instruction• Brain Breaks/Energy Outlets

• Emotional/Behavioral Disorders• Focused Instruction• Choices

• Autism• Structured/Consistent Routine• Weighted Vest

BENEFITS OF SERVING STUDENTS WITH EXCEPTIONAL NEEDS

• Students/Families• Extended time together

• Curriculum

DRAWBACKS OF SERVING EXCEPTIONAL LEARNERS

• IEP/Paperwork• Student Success

Rate• Misunderstood

Students

ENCOURAGING PEER RELATIONSHIPS

• Classroom Management• Peer models/tutoring

• Classroom Climate

• Hidden Curriculum

PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES

• National Association of Special Education Teachers• www.naset.org

• Council for Exceptional Children• www.cec.sped.org

REFERENCES

Hallahan, D., Kauffman, J., & Pullen, P. (2012). Exceptional

Learners: An Introduction to Special Education (12th ed.,

Pearson new international ed.). Upper Saddle River: Pearson.

Ormrod, J. (2014). Educational Psychology (Eighth ed.). Boston:

Pearson Education.

Pierangelo, R. (2007). NASET. Retrieved December 14, 2014,

from http://naset.org

Sobson, L. (2014, January 1). Engaging the Potential. Retrieved

December 14, 2014, from http://www.cec.sped.org/