Prompt #1

I have only had one class that specifically addressed teaching student with different special needs. I feel very unprepared to teach a child in my class who is severely disabled.  I know that I have several resources that I can take advantage of in order to include this child in our classroom and help her advance academically.  Kristen and Ms. Curry will be of great help to me, as they specialize in special education and I’m sure they have many tips for inclusion.  I also found out that the more comfortable this student got with me, the more she would open up and respond to me. I was having trouble assessing her academic level, but spending more time with her and gaining her trust allowed me to get more responses from her and I now have a better idea of what she is capable of.  With only 5 students in my class, I feel that I will be able to assist this student with special needs with help from my peers and teachers.