Special Needs Children and the Special Education Program Controversy

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Special education is such a broad and sensitive topic to talk about as well as the several issues that come with the Special education topic. And although there are a variety of issues, such as: special education children being accepted, segregated from their peers, the financial ability to support many special education programs, and the fact that a lot of teachers are not properly certified and do not know how to handle special needs children; there are also many resolutions. Special education Awareness, peer understanding, support from the local and state government, proper teacher certification, and most importantly social unity and understanding amongst peers are all a part of this controversial issue and they will also help maintain and resolve the growing concerns in the Special education programs and the children. If funds are going to continue to be cut, schools need to make it a priority to keep the Special education programs successful. In Segregation for Children with Special Needs: A good idea, “Segregation is not cheap either and the developmental detriment of long term placement in these settings for children with special needs can never be undone.” Although, special needs children that are being put in special education programs is a good thing because they are receiving the kind of teaching they need in their own way. The more money that is contributed to the Special education program, the more money can be used to prepare your students and teachers for a better special education program. Increasing local and government funds in Special education programs in schools should eliminate a lot of problems. Special education students would be able to experience more adventures outside of school; they would be able t... ... middle of paper ... ...ited Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-15 Edition, Special education Teachers, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/special-education-teachers.htm Cook, Bryan G., and Melvyn I. Semmel. American Educational Research Association. Chicago: ERIC, 1997. 3. Web. Jones, Melissa. "Teaching Self-Determination: Empowered Teachers, Empowered Students." Teaching Exceptional Children 39.1 (2006): 12-17. Academic Search Complete. Web. 29 Apr. 2014. "Special education." Education Week (2014). Web. 29 Apr. 2014. Starr, Linda. "Teaching Special Kids: Online Resources for Teachers." Education World. Education World, 2005. Web. 1 May 2014. Woman at Mile Zero. "Segregation for Children with Special Needs: A Good Idea?" Web log post. Womanatmile0.wordpress.com. N.p., 3 Apr. 2007

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