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What experiences have you had in working with special education students?

"(if limited experience) Unfortunately, my experience with Special Education students is quite limited. I was involved in ensuring that all the teacher aids for these students have been oriented and trained, and that I was there when they met the students..... (if extensive experience) I was very much involved in handling the classes where the special education students were involved. I also ensure that I meet with the parents regularly to ensure that their needs and concerns are acknowledged and addressed (then you can add more of your experiences)"

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  • 25. What experiences have you had in working with special education students?

      How to Answer

      This is a question that you have to be brutally honest about. Special Education students have specific needs so you have to be transparent with how much experience you have. If you have a lot, then best to give an extensive explanation. Otherwise, be honest but say that you are open to learning what you do not know.

      Written by Ryan Brown on August 12th, 2014

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      "(if limited experience) Unfortunately, my experience with Special Education students is quite limited. I was involved in ensuring that all the teacher aids for these students have been oriented and trained, and that I was there when they met the students..... (if extensive experience) I was very much involved in handling the classes where the special education students were involved. I also ensure that I meet with the parents regularly to ensure that their needs and concerns are acknowledged and addressed (then you can add more of your experiences)"

      Written by Ryan Brown on August 12th, 2014

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      Anonymous Answer

      "I'm currently working with children in a moderate to severe classroom as part of my school social work internship. I'm helping with engagement in class, social-emotional learning using the Second Step curriculum, and addressing some behavioral issues using social stories. I am working with students individually to learn and practice skills such as identifying and expressing emotions and using coping skills to manage intense feelings."

      Stephanie's Feedback

      You do a great job of highlighting your current experience with special education students. The only feedback I have is explicitly mentioning your experience with IEP's, if you have any (example: participating in IEP meetings or contributing the writing n IEP) as this often important in the role of a school counselor.
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