Mind map: identifying and helping special needs students

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Classroom teachers have an integral role in creating an inclusive classroom for students with disabilities. They need to identify and monitor struggling students and intervene with teaching strategies for improving students' academic and behavioral performance. Teachers are critical in the process of identifying students who may need special services. Therefore, it is important to understand the special education referral process and signs to look for in a struggling student.

The process for identifying special needs students in the classroom.

Unfortunately, my school does not have a process for identifying special needs students. I developed the process above so there is a standardized process to identify and refer students who may need extra assistance.

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References:

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