Title: 7 Tips for Achieving Equity in Special Education - Rethink Education
Headings: 7 Tips for Achieving Equity in Special Education
7 Tips for Achieving Equity in Special Education
Why equity? Why now?
Tip 1: Principal Leadership
Tip 2: Develop Truly Individualized and Quality IEP’s
Tip 3: Use Online and Blended Learning Options
Tip 4:  Let Data Drive Instruction and Intervention
Tip 5: Thorough and Individualized Lesson Planning
Tip 6: Establish High Standards for Each Child
Tip 7: Motivation and Enthusiasm
Conclusion

Content: However, the very nature of special education is that no child is starting from the same place. With the Supreme Court’s unanimous 8-0, Endrew F. decision (2017) on the books and a new standard established which requires schools to demonstrate ‘meaningful progress’ and ‘appropriately ambitious’ goals for students with disabilities, it is time we move from focusing on equality to truly one of ensuring equity. Here are eight tips schools can put into place to ensure equity is a driving force and desired outcome for all children receiving special education services. Tip 1: Principal Leadership
Principals must take an active role in the individualized education program (IEP) process, and a leadership role within the school relative to special education. The principal is one of the key culture determinants in the school environment and can communicate volumes to the school community by demonstrating an active interest in special education. Principals play an enormous role in the authorization of resources and supports in the public school environment and need to exercise their full authority to ensure every child receives every resource necessary to truly be successful and grow. Although IEP meetings are comprised of many members, the principal always retains a special role of significance and has a unique ability to impact the education of each child in the building. A principal can move a school from equality to equity by ensuring the proper resources and services are available for each child. Tip 2: