Set measurable goals that can be counted or physically observed. Start with skills that are required by a student in order to master the curriculum content, such as reading, writing, cognitive, developmental, problem-solving and social skills. Then indicate the level of performance that a student should attain at the end of the specialized program. Work with the student toward these goals.
Implement inclusion techniques to ensure the specialized program allows children to learn in the least restrictive environment. Include students with disabilities in the general education classroom to learn with those without disabilities. The Individualized Education Program requires special education teachers to set individual learning goals for their students and to monitor their progress within a general education setting.
Apply the Differentiated Instruction (DI) technique to utilize special needs material. First determine a student's interests by recording students' likes and dislikes as observed by the teacher and the student. Then identify their learning styles by observing and recording them. You can gather materials that will assist you in teaching according to these interests and learning styles.
Use the accommodation and modification method to enable students to learn more comfortably and at their level. You can slightly alter the learning material to ease the level of complexity for special needs students. Use material such as visual and audio technology when teaching to ensure that students who have reading or visual disabilities can still participate in classroom activities.
Adapt material to the needs of special education students. Pre-teach complex concepts by slowly explaining what the concepts mean. Pause between explanations to allow students to process information. Provide lecture outlines that are brief and concise for students to understand the material they will be learning.