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Are We Teaching Too Much Phonics?
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To respond, please click hereThere is a rapidly growing—and increasingly controversial—practice in special education: the use of artificial intelligence to develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 plans. While many educators view AI as a time-saving support in an overburdened system, disability advocates and legal experts warn that unregulated use may undermine student rights and violate federal law. Should AI be used to write IEPs and 504 plans?
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But as a first step-ai is a tool that gives you a start, but you need to review |
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As long as the process is carefully supervised, AI can be of tremendous assistance to overworked special education staff. |
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I believe AI should be used as a tool only to assist the educator in the development of the IEPs/504s, not the sole developer. |
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If used as an assistant and not on its own, it can save a lot of time and meet the needs of students. The professional has to edit and revise what AI produces. |
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The human input factor should not be minimized |
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AI could assist, but the document must be completed by educators |
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As a special ed teacher, principal, and CSE member, no. AI does not know the student… only the teachers who teach them every day. BEHAVIORS and student interaction are crucial to determining appropriate CSE goals along with parent input and their rights! |
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Ok for AI to generate lists of goals. Teachers must know the child/student and select appropriate, realistic, achievable goals for the appropriate period of time and find creative, appropriate ways to lead their student to success. |
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The human aspect is essential in working with students |
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