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Inclusive Education Strategies for Mild/Moderate Disabilities

SPED
Open Closing on December 4, 2025
Main contact
Morningside University
Morningside University
Sioux City, Iowa, United States
Cordelia Yates
Assistant Professor of Special Education
1
Timeline
  • February 19, 2026
    Experience start
  • May 1, 2026
    Experience end
Experience
5 projects wanted
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Anywhere
Any company type
Education

Experience scope

Categories
Education
Skills
classroom management educational materials special education lesson planning teaching innovation
Learner goals and capabilities

This experience focuses on equipping preservice teachers with practical strategies to support students with mild to moderate disabilities in both general and special education settings. Learners will gain hands-on experience through a practicum, allowing them to apply innovative teaching methods and adapt educational materials to diverse learning needs. By collaborating with industry professionals, learners can contribute to projects that enhance educational inclusivity and accessibility, ultimately benefiting both students and educational institutions.

Learners

Learners
Undergraduate
Intermediate levels
6 learners
Project
15-20 hours per learner
Educators assign learners to projects
Teams of 5
Expected outcomes and deliverables
  • Customized lesson plans tailored for students with mild/moderate disabilities
  • Adapted educational materials and resources for diverse learning needs
  • Classroom management strategies for inclusive settings
  • Assessment tools for evaluating student progress and needs
  • Professional development workshops for educators on inclusive practices
Project timeline
  • February 19, 2026
    Experience start
  • May 1, 2026
    Experience end

Project examples

  • Developing a series of inclusive lesson plans for a K-8 classroom
  • Creating a toolkit of adapted resources for a 5-12 special education program
  • Designing a professional development session on inclusive teaching strategies
  • Evaluating and enhancing existing classroom management techniques for inclusivity
  • Conducting a needs assessment for a school's special education program
  • Collaborating on a pilot program to integrate technology in special education
  • Designing a peer mentoring program to support students with disabilities
  • Creating a guide for parents on supporting children with mild/moderate disabilities at home

Additional company criteria

Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

  • Q1 - Text short
    What means of mentorship are you able to provide the students during the project?
  • Q2 - Text short
    Are students required to sign any agreements in order to participate in this project?
  • Q3 - Checkbox
    I acknowledge that students will be assigned to this project by the educator (i.e. there is no application process).  *