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          NCMPS: What Montessori Teacher Need to Know about Special Education - Spring 2024

          Completion Time

          15 hours

          Access Time

          30 Days

          Outcome

          Language

          English

          Training Level

          Beginner

          Delivery Information:

          Description

          This course is for Montessorians working with students (primary through adolescents) who receive special education services. Children with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) spend most of their school time in the general education classroom; here is where the majority of learning takes place.  

          The purpose of the course is to provide Montessori teachers with essential knowledge about special education, high-incidence disabilities, and critical practical strategies and guidelines in order to effectively meet individual needs while making the Montessori curriculum accessible.

          This course will meet from 7-8:30pm ET on the following Tuesdays:

          • February 20
          • February 27
          • March 5
          • March 12
          • March 19
          • March 26
          • April 2
          • April 9

          Learning Outcomes

          Participants will learn about:

          • the evaluation process & high incidence disabilities 
          • coplanning with the special education team & family communication
          • content of an Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
          • practical guidelines, applications, and class accommodations for students with needs related to:
            • Reading disabilities
            • ADHD
            • Autism Spectrum Disorder 
            • Sensory processing issues