Blog Entry 5

What do you think is the most important role a teacher plays? Why?

I think that teachers working with students who have IEP and 504 accommodations is the most important role a teacher plays.  Helping students learn, function and succeed on a level playing field by providing adjusted assignments and/or other student needs is crucial to student success.  Understanding a students limitations and knowing how to help them learn and understand the material will encourage success and help when it comes to setting goals and annual reviews. 

Understanding your students and their needs/accommodations is also one of the most challenging roles a teacher can play.  At some points it may seem that you are preparing for an entirely different class for students with high demand accommodations.  It takes teachers going the extra mile to help students learn at their level and at a pace that is appropriate for their learning style and needs.  This is a very challenging role that teachers play but at the same time it is one of utmost importance.     

Blog 4

What clerical and preparation responsibilities have you participated in?
I have worked with students on reading and math. After working with these students i am asked to give my review on how they are doing. I document the time I spend with these students and how they are progressing. I have talked with some of the other teachers on how to help these students and different teaching techniques. 

I plan how I am going to work with the students based on how they learn and the accommodations in their 504 or IEP.  I help them reach their goals and set new goals.  I have say in on some IEP and 504 parent meetings and understand why parents can be frustrated.  Teacherrs work hard to keep every ones accommodations straight but it can be confusing if you have multiple students all with different accommodations and needs.  Having a good system  and knowing how assignments can be adjusted is necessary to keep all students accommodations straight, and make sure that you are not breaking the law by not giving the required time and accommodations.