Finding the Right Path

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Finding the Right Path
INTRODUCTION
I have chosen to research about my future. I know that I want to major somewhere in Special education, but I am not sure where. I am going to research becoming a special education teacher and becoming a speech pathologist. Both are right down my path, but I am unsure of which suits me better. I am senior; therefore, this research is critical to the next step of my life. As of right now, I know a little about becoming a teacher. I have taken a class, Future Educators of Arizona, attended some conferences, and shadowed a teacher. I know that teachers get incredible joy in seeing the difference they make as students gain new insights, become more interested in a subject and learn about themselves. Becoming a speech pathologist will take more years of schooling and more classes in the science field. I am excited to learn more about each of these possible careers. I know for sure that the right career for me is in this field of becoming either a teacher or a speech pathologist.
In my research paper, I plan to cover the following topics: education needed, average pay, and the nob environment. Even though both careers are connected to each other, they will probably vary drastically among these categories. I have a strong passion for helping others and I know I will enjoy the Special Education career route. I am determined to find the right path for me, and this research paper will take me along that path!
BACKGROUND
Special education is in place to provide additional services, support, programs, specialized placements or environments to ensure that all students' educational needs are provided for. Special education is provided to qualifying students at no cost to the parents. There are many stud...

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...ng and physically draining. Most speech-language pathologists work full time. The work places seem infinite for Speech-Language Pathologists. They are able to work in public and private schools, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, short- and long-term nursing care facilities and community clinics. More experienced SLPs can work at colleges and universities, private practice offices, state and local health departments, state and federal government agencies, and research laboratories. (Careers in Speech) With such an extensive assortment of settings, working conditions also vary. Facilities in most school systems and clinics are comfortable and adequately equipped. Likewise, most research facilities, colleges, and private practices are sufficiently equipped. Because of the increasing demand for SLP services, work schedules may be heavy and overtime is a likely option.

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