Things You Didn’t Know About Special Education Schools

Highly Qualified TeachersIDEA outlines three essential requirements for special education teachers to be considered as highly qualified, which include- A bachelor’s degree State certification for special

education Competence in each core

academic subject under the No Child Left Behind Act.

Education Plans It is mandatory to create an

Individualized Education Program (IEP) for each public school student.

IEP lists the services special students need, such as counseling sessions or individual instructions from special educators.

Special education schools are responsible to provide all related services specified in the IEP.

Anti-Bullying Campaigns Special education schools

participate in the National Bullying Prevention Month (October) every year.

The objective is to create awareness against bullying of special students.

Special ed. teachers share anti-bullying strategies to promote a safe environment for special students.

Afterschool Programs Many special education schools

also offer afterschool programs for their students.

Special educators devise a unique program for each student as per interests and needs.

Some afterschool programs for special students are drama, sports and scouting.

Lack of Appreciation 12.3% of special educators leave

the profession, which is nearly twice the rate for general education teachers.

Researches indicate emotional component behind high turnover rate for special educators.

Teachers do not receive the appreciation they deserve, compared to general education colleagues.

Interesting Facts about Special Ed. Teachers

49 states in the United States report a shortage of special education teachers and related services.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects a growth rate of 17 percent by 2020 for special ed. teachers for students of all ages.

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