The title of the chapter reading for this week is, "Special Education Procedures and Services". As I reflected on what we learned from class this week, I think I would like to rename this chapter to, "Help the Children." Each law and case that my classmates and I have learned about this week, seemed as if they were centered around what is best for the children. Educators must help those that are in need of more assistance. They are required to find the best environment and services to meet the needs of each child. This is not a fast or careless decision, but based off of a lengthy extended period of time, observing and implementing a variety of interventions before any labels are put into place. This process ensures that the child will be able to receive a quality education best suited to help them succeed. I thought of all the specialists that help with this process. They too keep in mind of what is best for the child. I respect the rights of the parents and I am grateful to learn of due processes that give parents the ability to protest their child's treatment if they do not believe that it is fair or the best care for their child. Once again, a law that protects and helps the children. I have learned to love these laws as I have realized it is all for the children. As a caregiver, teacher, or other leader of children, it is comforting to me that so many are advocates for the children. I must add a talk that I thought of this week. President Gordon B. Hinckley in October 1994 gave a general conference talk for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, titled, "Save the Children". I loved his message. Hinckley said, "My plea—and I wish I were more eloquent in voicing it—is a plea to save the children. Too many of them walk with pain and fear, in loneliness and despair. Children need sunlight. They need happiness. They need love and nurture. They need kindness and refreshment and affection." May we always fight and protect the children, the future generations of our world.
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