Case study

  
Considering the areas of high incidence exceptionality that you are most likely to encounter in your first few years of teaching (or a related profession), develop a structured essay (1,000- 2,000 words) addressing the following concerns.

Characteristics: For the      subject area and grade or age levels where you intend to teach or work      professionally (identify), what are some general characteristics that      students or individuals might display that would indicate the presence of      a disability, a need for adaptations to accommodate identified “504”      needs, or a struggle to respond positively to the nuances of the culture      and/or the English language. 
Academic context: For one grade level and subject area (or in the      case of early childhood, age group), describe 3-4 “big ideas” that are      typically taught during one semester. Use state or national standards and      identify the source. Alternately, describe the professional setting where      individuals with disabilities may be encountered (recreational program,      museum, or other situation) and describe what the individulas are expected      to do or perform.
Universal Design: List at      least one accommodation that could be made to make learning or      participation more accessible for the “big ideas” in this area in each of      the three principle areas of UDL: representation, expression of      understanding, and engagement or apprenticeship.
Collaboration: How might you      best use special education, grade level, student social, family and      community resources to best insure the success of these individuals?
Resources: List and annotate      three websites that describe inclusive practices or offer general      suggestions for teachers, parents, and/or students that are applicable to      your area of teaching or other professional work.
Continuing Professional Development through Professional      Organizations: Describe continuing      professional development opportunities or information available to      teachers from the Council for Exceptional Children and one other national      or international professional organization dedicated to your potential      area(s) of teaching or other professional work.