Across All Lines: Teaching LRE in Special Education Classes

Event Description

Name

Across All Lines: Teaching LRE in Special Education Classes

Grade

Advanced Elementary/Middle/High School Academy

Date

January 09, 2012

Time

08:30 AM to 05:00 PM

Training Fee

$125.00

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Location

Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education
4201 N. 24th Street, Suite 210
Phoenix, AZ 85016
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Faculty

Rosie Figueroa

Kristen Sharifi

Diana Weaver

Description

Overview: This training will focus on tailoring law-related education to students with special needs.  Participants will model lesson plans designed to teach students practical law content as well as to help them develop problem-solving skills.  Participants will also learn effective teaching strategies and tips for working with students with unique learning abilities.   In addition to receiving a variety of lesson plans and materials, participants will learn how to modify existing lessons to fit the needs of their students.
 
Training Objectives:
 
§ Educate students with learning disabilities in law-related education
§ Learn how to modify existing lesson plans to fit the needs of specific students
§ Teach interactive lessons on various topics including juvenile law
 
Campus Issues Addressed:
 
§ Lack of understanding laws and consequences
§ Lack of understanding rights and responsibilities
§ Lack of interest in school
§ Lack of positive school involvement
§ Bullying
§ Drug abuse
§ Youth violence