Elevating Culturally Responsive Practices of School Practitioners

Some students may require additional supports from related service providers to increase their benefit from special education (IDEA, 2004, §300.34). These may include direct or consult services related to developmental skills, remedial strategies, and other supportive services that may help the student reach positive educational outcomes. In this case, some of these practitioners may include but not are limited to speech language pathology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and counseling services (IDEA, 2004, §300.34). The goal of these discipline-specific services is to provide students with the supports needed in a specific domain based on the strengths and needs outlined in their IEP.