Blog Entry 3

My time in the classroom was very brief.  The total amount hours I volunteered was six hours.  I didn't see many modifications for exceptional child while volunteering.  I do remember that when I was in elementary school, one way the school was able to modify the lessons for exceptional students was by placing students of similar paces in the same classes.  Also they would have us switch classes for the subjects so if one student was not as fast at science, but really good at math they would't be placed in a slower placed class for all subjects.  As a result to IDEA there are special ed programs offered at schools.

 Some strategies the teacher does to help students who are English learners are placing those students near her desk so she can be there when they need help.  Also she would always check on them and make sure they are doing okay.  I am from Southern California so in my schools growing up many teachers could speak Spanish so they could communicate with students.  Also there would be programs that the students would go to for help.