For this Assessment, you will create a PowerPoint Presentation for colleagues in the early childhood field that provides key information on special education services for young children ages 3 through 8, including effective practices for supporting the parents/families of young children with exceptionalities.
Submission Length: 10–15 PowerPoint slides.
the Director asks you to prepare a PowerPoint Presentation for colleagues in your program that explains:
- Early Childhood Special Education/School-Age Services for Young Children Ages 3 Through 8
- Emotional and Cultural Considerations in Working with Families of Young Children with Exceptionalities
- Parents’ Rights and Roles in Special Education Services for Young Children Ages 3 Through 8
Your presentation goal is to explain key information that will help other early childhood professionals support young children with exceptionalities and have greater understanding of the experiences and perspectives of their parents and families.
Supporting Young Children with Exceptionalities Ages 3 Through 8 and Their Families
Use this template to complete your PowerPoint Presentation on “Supporting Young Children with Exceptionalities Ages 3 Through 8 and Their Families.”
Add slides in each part to provide the required information and length.
Part 1 Early Childhood Special Education/School-Age Services for Young Children Ages 3 Through 8
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In this section, provide essential information for early childhood professionals on special education services for young children, ages 3 through 8, by creating presentation slides that explain:
Three key characteristics of Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) for children ages 3 to 5;
At least four key steps in the transition process for children and families moving from ECSE to school-age services;
Two key similarities and/or differences in school-age special education services for children ages 5 through 8 compared with ECSE.
(3–5 slides)
Part 2 Emotional and Cultural Considerations in Working with Families of Young Children with Exceptionalities
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In this section, provide colleagues with information and effective practices to increase their awareness of emotional and cultural perspectives of families of young children with exceptionalities by creating presentation slides that explain:
Stages of emotion that families of young children with exceptionalities may experience and effective practices for supporting parents/families through specific stages;
Three cultural considerations, including differences in how cultures view exceptionalities, and at least two effective practices for working with diverse families of young children with exceptionalities.
(2–4 slides)
Part 3 Parents’ Rights and Roles in Special Education Services for Young Children Ages 3 Through 8
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In this section, provide information to help early childhood professionals support parents/families and foster involvement in their children’s special education services by creating presentation slides that explain:
Parents’ rights of participation in their child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) development and review;
Parent’s' unique roles and perspectives in IEP development and review;
Three effective practices for IEP meetings that foster parents’ involvement and support.
(3–4 slides)
References
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Title slide photo: Credit: PeopleImages/Getty
List all resources used in developing your PowerPoint Presentation in APA style. (Note the title slide photo credit must be included on this slide.)
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