Special Education Instruction

Children with developmental delays normally interact with special education teachers once they begin attending school. For children who aren’t old enough to be in school, a special education teacher can assist other service providers by reinforcing strategies through routine-based learning activities. 

Special education teachers can expect to:

• Work with a team of early intervention professionals to support the child's needs 
• Work together with families and other professionals in evaluating children and planning intervention services that meet the developmental needs of the child
• Prepare progress reports for each child on a regular basis
• Coach parents in activities they can incorporate into their daily routines
• Participate in appropriate play-based activities with the child
• Discuss service options with the parents and/or caregivers of the child to determine next steps
• Create activities that promote the development of language, speech and social skills, and/or motor skills
• Continued monitoring and evaluation of the child to ensure the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) is effective
• Recommend the necessary resources for additional services and support transition to other programs after the child turns three years old