Video Resources
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IDEA: Inclusion, IEPs and Special Needs Laws—What Teachers Should Know
This video provides an overview special education and the history of legislation supporting individuals with disabilities.
Signing Ceremony for Americans with Disabilities Act (July 26, 1990)
In the signing of the Americans With Disabilities Act, George H. W. Bush provides a rationale for its importance for the lives of individuals with disbailities.
IDEA 2004: Changes in Initial Evaluation and Reevaluation
This video provides details as to IDEA 2004 provisions directly related to the IEP process.
TED Talk: Disabling Segregation
This TED Talk given by Dan Habib presents his personal experience in advocating and ensuring that his child with cerebral palsy is provided with an inclusive education.
TED Talk: Isn't It a Pity? The Real Problem With Special Needs
This TED Talk given by Torrie Dunlap focuses on the importance of providing inclusive opportunities for students with disabilities.
Additional Video Cases
Video Case 1.1: Inclusive Education
- The teachers in the video discuss inclusive education in their schools and classrooms. What practices are used to support successful inclusion? Are there similarities and differences between the elementary and high school levels?
- What are the advantages of inclusive education? How do these advantages support teachers’ and students’ success within the inclusive classroom?
Video Case 1.2: Challenges of Inclusive Education
- What challenges do schools face when implementing inclusive education? How can these challenges be even more significant for small school districts? What solutions does Mia Tannous share?
- Which challenges mentioned in the video are directly related to funding issues? How can educational funding impact the quality of inclusive education?
Video Link: Intellectual and Learning Disabilities
Video Link: Students with Disabilities
Video Link: IDEA
Video Link: Inclusive Education