Liberty EDSP525 Discussions Latest 2021 September (Full)

EDSP525 Transition and Assessment for Exceptional Learners

Discussion Thread: Implementing Transitional Systems

Describe the four essential elements of transition services mandated by IDEA of 1990. Also, what does the Bible say about this topic? You can use Luke 14:12–14, Job 29:14–16, Psalms 41:1 or any others you’d like to add to this list.

EDSP525 Transition and Assessment for Exceptional Learners

Discussion Thread: Specific Populations

Identification of student strengths, preferences, interests, and needs is key to successful transition planning. Discuss how transition services may be unique for the varying disabilities. Include at least 3 different types of disabilities (i.e. intellectual disabilities, emotional/behavior disabilities, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, visually impaired, hearing impaired, autism spectrum, etc.). Also, describe how cultural factors can impact the identification of student strengths, preferences, interests and needs, and the establishment of goals.

EDSP525 Transition and Assessment for Exceptional Learners

Discussion Thread: Instructional Strategies for Transition

How does the assessment, lesson planning, and curriculum development of students relate to age 25 projections?  What evidence is there of appropriate planning in the life of the individual interviewed in Adults with Special Needs?  Is there evidence of lack of planning?

EDSP525 Transition and Assessment for Exceptional Learners

Discussion Thread: Transition Assessment and Curriculum

Discuss the age requirement for beginning to discuss transition and the age for having a transition plan. Why is it so critical to begin assessment and curriculum planning at age 14 and 16?

EDSP525 Transition and Assessment for Exceptional Learners

Discussion Thread: Transition into Life

Describe potential conflicts in developing participatory decision making with family members and a student with a disability and how other resources can assist in these endeavors. From a Christian perspective, how should conflicts be addressed?

EDSP525 Transition and Assessment for Exceptional Learners

Discussion Thread: Collaboration for Successful Transition

Describe the factors that should be considered in developing a vision of adult residential options for a student with a disability.