Special Education Commonly Held Beliefs
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Children come first.
Everyone can learn.
All children should be provided the best education at the expense of no other person.
Decision-making is collaborative and broadly shared among parents, students, teachers, administrators. No we/they.
One-size-fits-all mentality does not work.
No cookbook for determining what works best for all.
Commitment to child centered education.
Every teacher is a special education teacher.
Programs must reflect more diverse student population in schools - more individualized instruction.
Special education and general education reform efforts are collaborative.
Develop and maintain on-going and supportive relationships including mentors over the professional life-span.