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  Case: Co-teacher problems
Ms. Lockard's Pre-K classroom is a co-teaching classroom. There is a special education teacher, regular education teacher, and a regular education para-professional in the classroom. The accommodations that are in place for the students are only being followed by the regular education teacher and the regular education para professional. The teacher has documented this and discussed the issue with administration. The administrators say they are going to follow up with the special education teacher but has not done so. The special education students are not receiving the assistance that they are required to present by law. What should the regular education do to ensure that all students in the classroom receive what they need in order to be successful?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
The regular education teacher is in charge of the classroom. Unfortunately and very often the special needs teacher does not pull their own wait. If students are not being served and a teacher has told the administration, the teacher will have to put collect specific times and data where the special needs teacher is failing and go back to the administration for help.
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Collecting data does help show that it the special education teacher is not doing what is required of them.
Rated On: October 18, 2014 9:41 pm
Rated By: Leslie Studdard
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: This is a great solution. Record the services that are being provided and those that are not. Also, keep observations of how the students are performing and when you actually see the special education teacher.I would also ask my colleagues in my hall as to their experiences with this special education teacher. This is indeed a violation of the law and should be taken seriously.
Rated On: October 18, 2014 11:10 pm
Rated By: Jody Carter
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: It is difficult sometimes to maintain a good teacher/co-teacher relationship. You provide great insight into this situation.
Rated On: October 19, 2014 10:41 pm
Rated By: eRazeg