Education Blog 102

Today I read the a blog from:

http://www.specialeducationadvisor.com/i-have-a-dream-for-special-education/

Titled: I have a Dream for Special Education

The article talks about how far america has come within the last 30 years. It talked about different Special education acts that have been passed and how IEP's work. Unfortunately, the article says that instead of a team working with a students IEP, it often becomes a battle between the parents and the school and just a lot of miscommunication happens.

The author of the article goes on to talk about the dream they have for special education. The author hopes we can one day get to the point where IEP's are not a fight but where both sides of the team talk it out instead. The author's dream consists of a school for special needs where the programs arn't cut, a school that doesn't underestimate their responsibility, and a place where teachers can talk to parents about assessing their child without an argument. The author dreams of a school where the child's needs are assessed and an educational plan is put in place to help the student progress as much as possible. 

I have the same dream. A students educational needs should be a priority and the school should be doing everything in their power to make sure the student is getting the help they need and not be discriminated by it.