High School
Special Education & Mainstreaming
In the district I work in, just like others across the United States, special education departments have been dismantled and special education certifications have been debunked.
Because special education certifications no longer carry the same weight as other teaching licenses, said educators no longer have the right to teach their own classes. This has lead to most special education students being taught in regular education classrooms.
This type of inclusion does not always work.
In theory, this form of mainstreaming may seem ideal for special education students, since they are now in an environment with their peers and have the support of another teacher in the room that will adhere to all IEP requirements, including test modification and extended testing time. In practice, however, this only furthers the euphemism of the dreaded No Child Left Behind Act, which seeks to dismantle the public education system through unattainable goals of proficiency for all students by 2014. This can also further isolation of the aforementioned students and distractions to regular education peers, resulting in stagnated social development and more frustration.
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Education, The Opportunities Available
In our country, education can be taken for granted. The early years are spent learning the basics of reading, writing, and math. But, when we get to high school and then to college, we begin to transform the education we get into what we find interesting and unique. Education should never stop, though. To keep it going throughout our lives, we can get education in any number of ways. Sure, you can always go back to school in a traditional setting, but you can also take classes online. The internet is a powerful education tool.
Online, you can learn anything you can dream of learning. Some online education is even free. Some colleges have developed courses that can be completed online, from the comfort of your own home. You can simply check in at the college for the final exam. To take this one step farther, you can get your education online from the start. You’ll find universities online that offer entire degree programs for you and your family. While not every major can be obtained this way, many can.
Education doesn’t have to come from the internet though. Courses are always available to be taught. You can catch a few at your local library, community college, or even the community center. From arts and crafts, to writing and journalism, each one of these classes can be taken in several forms. Many community colleges offer free enrollment or at least lower fees on enrollment for adults or for seniors. Or, financial aid can be found to help you as well. The free route, or the least expensive, is to take the courses you need through distance learning or even at the local library and community centers.
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Distance Learning Online – Distance Education Program
One of the best things that the Internet has produced is the ability for distance online education providers the chance to educate people all over the world from their computer.
With the global economy being as competitive as it is, people from all over the world can learn online. Online education doesn’t just mean college courses. The sky is the limit on the certifications you can gain online. There are people right now taking courses for careers covering every aspect of our economy. Distance learning can educate people in fields such as:
Computer Certifications
There are hundreds of thousands of online students taking Microsoft training courses, Cisco, Internet Security, Web Design, Programming, and on and on…
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