Teachers In Action

Teachers In Action Space Coast Early Intervention Center: 

Teachers In Action Space Coast Early Intervention Center Lauren Weber weber.lauren@knights.ucf.edu Fall 2011 EEX 4070

Space Coast Early Intervention Center: 

Space Coast Early Intervention Center Location: Melbourne, Florida Demographics Children 13 months to 5 years After school care ages 5 to 9 Kindergarten and beyond summer program Organization’s Services “The preschool where every child can learn and grow.” (http://www.sceic.com/) Offer full and part-time preschool services, VPK, aftercare, and summer programs A.P.P.L.E. Accredited, Nonprofit Mission “To be our community’s premier non-profit center for the support, care, and maximum development of young children challenged by disabilities and their typically developing peers.” (http://www.sceic.com/)

Engagement Activities:: 

Engagement Activities: Extra hands and eyes in the classroom Ms. Maureen. 3 and 4 year old room 2 days, 6 hours each Beginning to clean and build an aquarium . Community Needs Addressed: *One-on-one attention *Basic classroom help/cleaning *Clean up of the outside aquarium

Participant Demographics: 

Participant Demographics In the classroom: Ages 3 and 4 Half children with disabilities, half mainstream or “typically developing” children Disabilities (refer to the I.D.E.A.) ranging from Downs Syndrome, to Autism, to specific physical disabilities. I worked specifically with 10 children with disabilities; however, my help with the aquarium project will affect the entire school population. IDEA: “Special education and related services should be designed to meet the unique learning needs of eligible children with disabilities, preschool through age 21. Students with disabilities should be prepared for further education, employment and independent living.” (http://www2.ed.gov/policy/speced/guid/idea/idea2004.html)

PowerPoint Presentation: 

Service In Action: The Classroom

Service In Action: 

Service In Action Aquarium Before

Service In Action: 

Aquarium After Service In Action

Perceptions of Differences: 

Perceptions of Differences From nervous, to unsure, to amazed! Initial thoughts Thoughts now Experiences with impact Photos taken from: Easyfundraisingcards.com Vipdictionary.com Jerrypettit.com

Connections To My Course: 

Connections To My Course EEX 4070 Teaching Exceptional Students Classroom Inclusion Children with varying abilities Partial Participation Handwriting without tears Conscious discipline “Our unique inclusive program ensures equal learning opportunities for all children, regardless of ability, to ensure they receive the academic and social skills needed to succeed in life.” (http://www.sceic.com/)

Civic Engagement: 

Civic Engagement My Volunteer History The importance of civic engagement For community For individual For individuals with disabilities Service learning is hands-on learning My future students

Final Thoughts and Reflections: 

Final Thoughts and Reflections Service learning means “greater understanding, empathy, and opportunities for persons with disabilities”. (TIA PowerPoint. Web. Nov.2011.) Educating others about the benefits of service learning. Thank you Space Coast Early Intervention Center and Teachers In Action!