RSP - SALAS
Course Description
When I worked within general education I would look at my class as a whole. However, as a Resource Specialist teacher, I no longer look at the forest, but at each individual tree. My classroom is a forest made up of distinct individuals who a variety of disabilities, distinct medical conditions, and an assortment of life experiences.
The job of anyone working with students who have special needs is not to focus on the problem, but rather to focus on the solution. I can't put into words the accomplishment and pride I see radiate from a student when they can visibly see their progress on a recent test or graded assignment. This is a group of kind and strong-willed students who want to succeed and not feel overwhelmed doing common tasks that many take for granted; such as reading, copying notes from the board, remembering their multiplication facts, or focusing during a class lesson. It's beyond motivating when students open my door and say "I want to come here." I have asked them "Why do you like coming to Resource?" Their response is simple, "I like the help."