hi what s the best way to arrange a class room for kids with specail needs?

Answer 1

you need to find out what the IDEA laws state about this. And you can call your state dept of education and ask the phone number for the federally funded advocacy agency. They will help for free.
Also go to www.schwablearning.org and sign up for free on their parent to parent message board. There's lots of people there who can help.

Answer 2

Work with the IEP, the Child's Classroom Aide, and the Parents of the Special Needs Child.

For me, the long-term single parent of TWO special needs children (now adults and on their own) -- I not only provided the medical information, but I worked closely with the Child's Classroom Aide as well as making sure the instructors met me PRIOR to the school year starting and having a PERSONAL copy of the diagnoses as well as accomodations listing (already neatly organized and typed) so that they UNDERSTOOD what the child's classroom challenges would be.

And yes, I did observe the child in the classroom at various points in the school year, and adjusted the IEP and the accomodations as necessary -- and that meant a time commitment on my part.

It all depends on the child and the disability -- DO NOT SEPARATE The child from their AIDE --

That caution comes from this Single Parent who had to butt-heads with one particularly obstinate and horrid instructor who did not believe there was a problem with their teaching methods or how they handled the classroom (and yes, this was a big problem).

SOME of the children need tactile reminders, some need visual cues, some need verbal cues -- it all depends -- but move around, do NOT make it obvious you are making the accomodations, and whatever you do -- do NOT just stay in one little area when teaching -- roam the classroom --

For example, a slight tap on the desk of an Autistic Child may help bring them back to the activity -- and it will also help the other students as well -- especially if you do call students by name, and have lots of participatory activities.

Be aware that depending on the need, you may have to personally pre-select group members who are able to be tolerant of differences -- because MANY Children do NOT have tolerance for others their own age with disabilities -- especially Autism ....

And this learned prejudice/fear is from their own parents -- who are the first to SCREAM and berate the Parent of the special needs child.

I would just do what is comfortable for all the children. I would suggest that the special needs child (like Autistics -- they like to be near doors or other open spaces -- and NOT surrounded or confined -- so NEVER put an Autistic in the middle of a classroom -- outer rows, near the front or near a door is best).

Answer 3

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Answer 4

It depends on what special needs they have. Children with hearing impairments should be placed closest to where you are speaking. Children with visual impairments should be closest to the board. If you have children without special needs in your class, do not separate the children with special needs from the children without special needs. Everyone will feel more comfortable and welcome in a classroom where no one is separated from one another.

Answer 5

Have the desks in a circle or another way so they can see eachother better. Make it a friendly environment.

Answer 6

For one thing each should have their own work station, partitioned off even if it is only with plywood. you will need to watch them closely if you use plywood so they don't rub their head on it though. Good luck.