Salamanca Statement and Framework for Action on Special Needs Education
Salamanca Statement and Framework for Action on Special Needs Education Discussion
The Salamanca Statement and Framework for Action on Special Needs Education specifically state to create welcoming and inclusive communities and achieve education for all. The Individuals with Disabilities and Education Act (IDEA) requires schools to provide students with disabilities a free appropriate public education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment (LRE) to the maximum extent appropriate. IDEA, however, does not define inclusion. How will you, as a leader, ensure students with disabilities are included to the maximum extent appropriate in the general education setting with their peers without disabilities? What type of support will be needed to ensure that all students are provided meaningful instruction that addresses their individualized needs and allows them to participate in the general education curriculum? Consider this from different perspectives, and incorporate your knowledge and experience in your response.
Salamanca Statement and Framework for Action On Special Needs Education Discussion
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As a leader, I would ensure children with disabilities are included to the optimal extent feasible within the general education settings with their peers without disabilities by valuing and respecting the diverse perspectives, experiences, and identities of my students, staff, and community stakeholders. This might include creating opportunities for everyone to engage, contribute, and advance within a collaborative and supportive educational environment. Promoting inclusion and diversity in my policies and practices, such as curriculum, hiring, discipline, professional development, and assessment, is also crucial. Based on my knowledge and experience, leaders created a more inclusive educational environment for students with disabilities by ensuring that diversity and inclusion practices and policies are transparent, fair, a