Special Ed Teachers preparing to meet new challenges
December 23rd, 2008
In a press release dated Monday, December 15, 2008, The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing revitalized new standards for their teacher education programs. The goal is to meet the needs of the changing special ed population which includes students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
To read more information reguarding the new programs see:
http://www.ctc.ca.gov/commission/agendas/2008-
12/2008-12-3B.pdf
February 13th, 2009 at 9:29 am
CAN U TELL ME WHAT CREDENTIALS I NEED TO WORK WITH SPECIAL ED IN A DAY CARE ENVIRONMENT OR TEACHERS AIDE I WOULD APPRECIATE IT.I CURRENTLY HAVE 27 UNITS IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT AS OF THIS SEMESTER BUT DO I NEED SOMETHING ELSE TO BE WORKING IN SPECIAL ED.
February 13th, 2009 at 9:38 am
HOW MANY UNITS DO I NEED TO WORK WITH AUTISM CHILDREN AND WHAT DO I NEED TO TAKE ?
February 13th, 2009 at 9:10 pm
I think you also need your imagination to help special education students in day care environment. Many of them like puppets, you could create stories, and they could create stories to help their imaginations. You could also use painting, hand painting could help their imaginations. And, also crayons and markers and a big paper, go outside with them ask them to look around and draw or color something. They also like art and crafts, those are their favorites. I think, that could give you a good help.
February 28th, 2009 at 8:38 pm
Do you think that every ADHD children need to take medecine to help them manage their behaviors.
March 19th, 2009 at 4:23 pm
Wow, that was a lot of information. I am glad that The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing is including Autism Spectrum Disorder. I have a co-worker who is going through a difficult time right now because her youngest son who is Autistic was told he had to go to another school by the district because his district could not give him the help he needs. She is on a waiting list at another school to see if he can attend that school. It is a lot of work and I think that schools should accommodate every disability.
March 20th, 2009 at 5:54 pm
This is responding to Laura’s question about credentials, you need to apply for a Child Development permit through the state. Go to Commission on Teacher Credentialing website, click on applications. Next click on Child Development permits and download and print the one you need. The site will tell you what classes you need and you also need a liveScan which is finger prints, local jails do liveScan. There is a processing fee which costs $55.00 dollars. This website also has what James is looking for.
March 20th, 2009 at 5:58 pm
Also Laura, Many schools offer a Special Education in Child Development permits or add on to a permit. You would need to speak withh someone who is in the Child development field at college or University.
March 22nd, 2009 at 8:08 pm
THANKS ANYWAYS BUT MONEY IS TIGHT NOW MORE THEN EVER ILL GET TO IT NEXT YEAR.
LAURA