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THIRD READING
Bill No: ACR 99
Author: Buchanan (D), et al
Amended: As introduced
Vote: 21
WITHOUT REFERENCE TO COMMITTEE OR FILE
ASSEMBLY FLOOR : 72-0, 6/17/10 (Consent) - See last page
for vote
SUBJECT : Day of the Special Educator
SOURCE : California Association of Resource Specialists
DIGEST : This resolution proclaims December 3, 2010, to
be the Day of the Special Educator, and urges Californians
to recognize the dedication and hard work of special
educators in teaching pupils with unique needs.
ANALYSIS :
This resolution makes the following legislative findings::
1. December 3, 2010, will be celebrated as the Day of the
Special Educator in California as a tribute to the
exemplary service that special educators have dedicated
to teaching pupils with unique needs
2. Special educators are dedicated, hardworking, and an
invaluable resource.
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3. Special educators personalize and develop goals for
pupils that are tailored to each pupil's individual
needs and abilities.
4. Special educators are involved in behavioral, social,
and academic development, and help children to develop
emotionally, to feel comfortable in social situations,
and to be aware of socially acceptable behavior.
5. Special educators work closely with parents to inform
them of their child's progress, and suggest techniques
to promote learning at home.
6. Special educators design, modify, and deliver
appropriate curricula based on best teaching practices,
and epitomize good teaching techniques in all aspects of
their work.
7. Special educators help pupils overcome weaknesses by
building upon their strengths.
8. Special educators know that all children can learn but
not in the same way or at the same pace.
9. Special educators work to stay abreast of the latest
laws governing special education to ensure that each
pupil's individualized education program (IEP) is a
complete and beneficial document for the pupil and the
pupil's parents and teachers.
10.Special educators exhibit qualities of compassion,
patience, and flexibility, and are the unsung heroes who
pull all of the pieces together and make things clear
for the pupil.
11.Special educators are responsible for duties in addition
to teaching, including coordinating related services and
meetings, acting as an authority on assessments, and
managing IEP paperwork, that help to ensure that the
school district has met its legal responsibility of a
free and appropriate education.
12.Special educators build collaborative relationships
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based on trust, teamwork, and shared accountability.
13.Special educators are openminded and eager learners who
are always looking to improve their techniques and find
better source materials for their pupils.
14.Special educators hold the highest expectations for
success for their pupils to self-actualize and achieve
their full potential.
15.Special educators include special day class teachers,
resource specialists, speech and language pathologists,
paraprofessionals, behavioral specialists, occupational
therapists, physical therapists, adaptive physical
education teachers, deaf and hard-of-hearing
specialists, visually impaired specialists, mobility
specialists, autism specialists, program specialists,
psychologists, and nurses who work in schools and serve
pupils in special education.
16.On December 3, 2010, special activities and programs
will be held in communities throughout our state in
observance of the Day of the Special Educator, and it is
fitting to join in acknowledging the commitment and
contributions of our special educators.
This resolution proclaims December 3, 2010, to be the Day
of the Special Educator, and urges Californians to
recognize the dedication and hard work of special educators
in teaching pupils with unique needs.
FISCAL EFFECT : Fiscal Com.: No
SUPPORT : (Verified 7/27/10)
California Association of Resource Specialists (source)
ASSEMBLY FLOOR :
AYES: Adams, Ammiano, Anderson, Arambula, Beall, Bill
Berryhill, Tom Berryhill, Blakeslee, Block, Blumenfield,
Bradford, Brownley, Buchanan, Caballero, Charles
Calderon, Carter, Chesbro, Conway, Cook, Coto, De La
Torre, De Leon, DeVore, Eng, Evans, Feuer, Fletcher,
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Fong, Fuller, Furutani, Gaines, Garrick, Gatto, Gilmore,
Hagman, Hall, Harkey, Hayashi, Hernandez, Hill, Huber,
Huffman, Jeffries, Knight, Lieu, Logue, Bonnie Lowenthal,
Ma, Mendoza, Miller, Monning, Nestande, Niello, Nielsen,
V. Manuel Perez, Portantino, Ruskin, Salas, Saldana,
Silva, Skinner, Smyth, Solorio, Audra Strickland,
Swanson, Torlakson, Torres, Torrico, Tran, Villines,
Yamada, John A. Perez
NO VOTE RECORDED: Bass, Davis, Fuentes, Galgiani, Jones,
Nava, Norby, Vacancy
CTW:do 7/29/10 Senate Floor Analyses
SUPPORT/OPPOSITION: SEE ABOVE
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