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Prior to beginning work on this assignment,
- Review Chapters 12 and 13 of your course textbook The Law and Special Education.
- Select any six of the Special Education Director Interview Questions Download Special Education Director Interview Questions you would ask the professional in the field.
Review the corresponding six videos which include the answers to your chosen questions.
Take notes during the interview videos, as though you were the interviewer asking the questions. - Locate two scholarly sources related to the best practices of special education to support your analysis of the interview answers given.
Assignment Instructions
- Compose a brief introduction of the interview.
The introduction should clearly outline the structure of the interview enabling the reader to easily follow the main focus of your discussion.
The introduction should be one to two paragraphs. - Summarize the answers given to the questions asked, including direct quotes where appropriate.
- Analyze the six interview responses you reviewed using your knowledge gained, the textbook, and at least two other resources to substantiate or refute their answers.
You can elaborate for or against their responses to further strengthen your own understanding.
- Propose three ways you will use the knowledge gained from the interview to support the diverse needs of children placed in special education.
Special Education Director Interview Questions
Instructions
· Review the twelve Special Education Director Interview questions.
· Identify any six questions you would ask the professional in the field.
· Select the question numbers mentioned after each question to watch the videos and learn more. Be sure to watch the
Introduction
and
Closing
videos.
· Take notes during the interview videos as though you were the interviewer asking the questions.
Interview Questions
Select
Introduction to view the introduction to the interview with an expert in the field of special education.
1. In your district, how do you ensure that the programs meet the diverse needs of students with disabilities?
· Select
Question 1
to view the expert’s insights on this topic.
2. As a newer educator, what kind of support can I expect in terms of resources, training, and classroom assistance to support the needs of special education students in my learning environment?
· Select
Question 2
to view the expert’s insights on this topic.
3. How does the school facilitate collaboration between special education teachers and general education teachers?
· Select
Question 3
to view the expert’s insights on this topic.
4. How does the school implement inclusive education? What strategies are in place to integrate students with disabilities in mainstream classrooms?
· Select
Question 4
to view the expert’s insights on this topic.
5. What are the most common challenges faced by special education teachers here, and what strategies have proven effective in addressing them?
· Select
Question 5
to view the expert’s insights on this topic.
6. How do you ensure compliance with federal and state special education laws and regulations?
· Select
Question 6
to view the expert’s insights on this topic.
7. How does a district ensure that all students, regardless of their disabilities, have equal access to educational opportunities?
· Select
Question 7
to view the expert’s insights on this topic.
8. How does an educational institution ensure that special education services are provided in a culturally sensitive and inclusive manner?
· Select
Question 8
to view the expert’s insights on this topic.
9. What steps are taken to address potential biases or prejudices in the assessment and identification of students for special education services?
· Select
Question 9
to view the expert’s insights on this topic.
10. How do you recommend that educational institutions ensure that students with disabilities are not disproportionately disciplined or placed in restrictive settings compared to their peers without disabilities?
· Select
Question 10
to view the expert’s insights on this topic.
11. How should a district ensure that students with disabilities are educated in the least restrictive environment appropriate to their needs as mandated by IDEA?
· Select
Question 11
to view the expert’s insights on this topic.
12. What procedural safeguards are in place to protect the rights of the students with disabilities and their parents as outlined in IDEA?
· Select
Question 12
to view the expert’s insights on this topic.
Select
Closing to view the closing notes of the interview with an expert in the field of special education.
