Resource Classroom Information
What is the Special Education Resource Room?
What Are Resource Rooms?
Resource rooms are classrooms where a special education program can be delivered to a student who is eligible to receive special education services. My classroom typically is designed for a student who qualifies for either a special class or regular class placement but needs some special instruction in an individualized or small group setting for a portion of the day. The students I teach typically have a general education 'homeroom' teacher and classroom, and are 'pulled out' of certain academic segments in which they are struggling in order to have more specialized instruction in that content area. In this capacity, I serve as a "resource" to the classroom teacher and to our shared student and his/her family.
Individual needs are supported in resource rooms as defined by the student's IEP. The continuum of services offered to students eligible for special education services includes a range of options to serve a student depending on their needs. The term 'Least Restrictive Environment' is also used to ensure that the service options considered always include how a student's individual needs can be met with the 'least' amount of time OUT of the general education setting. Sometimes this form of support is called Resource (or pull out). The student getting this type of support will receive some time (according to the IEP) in the resource room which refers to the withdrawal portion of the day and the remainder of the school day in the regular classroom with modifications and or accommodations, according to what is outlined in the student's IEP.
Teacher's Role
My role as a Resource Teacher is to design my student's instruction to meet their specific needs as determined by their IEP. I work closely with regular classroom teachers and parents to ensure our students are receiving the support needed to help the student to address areas of academic weaknesses utilizing specialized instruction in addition to the general education curriculum.
Another aspect of my role as Resource teacher is to serve as my students' caseload manager. I am the 'point' person who will coordinate IEP meetings, conferences, and address concerns. I work very closely with other professionals such as speech/language pathologists, school psychologist, school counselor, administration, regular education teacher, occupational therapists to ensure consistency across settings and maximize the student's learning environment.
What Are Resource Rooms?
Resource rooms are classrooms where a special education program can be delivered to a student who is eligible to receive special education services. My classroom typically is designed for a student who qualifies for either a special class or regular class placement but needs some special instruction in an individualized or small group setting for a portion of the day. The students I teach typically have a general education 'homeroom' teacher and classroom, and are 'pulled out' of certain academic segments in which they are struggling in order to have more specialized instruction in that content area. In this capacity, I serve as a "resource" to the classroom teacher and to our shared student and his/her family.
Individual needs are supported in resource rooms as defined by the student's IEP. The continuum of services offered to students eligible for special education services includes a range of options to serve a student depending on their needs. The term 'Least Restrictive Environment' is also used to ensure that the service options considered always include how a student's individual needs can be met with the 'least' amount of time OUT of the general education setting. Sometimes this form of support is called Resource (or pull out). The student getting this type of support will receive some time (according to the IEP) in the resource room which refers to the withdrawal portion of the day and the remainder of the school day in the regular classroom with modifications and or accommodations, according to what is outlined in the student's IEP.
Teacher's Role
My role as a Resource Teacher is to design my student's instruction to meet their specific needs as determined by their IEP. I work closely with regular classroom teachers and parents to ensure our students are receiving the support needed to help the student to address areas of academic weaknesses utilizing specialized instruction in addition to the general education curriculum.
Another aspect of my role as Resource teacher is to serve as my students' caseload manager. I am the 'point' person who will coordinate IEP meetings, conferences, and address concerns. I work very closely with other professionals such as speech/language pathologists, school psychologist, school counselor, administration, regular education teacher, occupational therapists to ensure consistency across settings and maximize the student's learning environment.