Special and General Education Opinions on Change Assignment

Often times, the special education teacher and general education teacher have opinions on when a student needs a change in placement, whether it be less restrictive, or more restrictive; however, the student is left out of the dialogue. At what grade/age is it important to bring the student’s insight into the discussion? Why is it important to include the student’s opinion into the decision?

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At What Grade or Age Is It Important to Bring Student’s Insights into the Discussion
At the age of 10, it is important to bring the special education student’s insight into the discussion regarding when they need a change in placement. Most of the 10-year-old students are fifth graders who understand their status as well as their needs (Maxwell, 2015). At this stage, majority of the students with disabilities are in a position to point out the specific areas that the special educators need to emphasize on in order to enhance their learning process.
Why Is It Important to Include the Student’s Opinion into the Discussion?
First and foremost, it is through including special education students’ opinion into the placement debate that parents, special education administrator and the general education tutors are able to learn the challenges faced by the individual scholars. The integrated discussion helps the student to feel valued and this may encourage them to…