Bill Text: CA ACR99 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Chaptered
Bill Title: Day of the Special Educator.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2010-08-09 - Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 72, Statutes of 2010. [ACR99 Detail]
Download: California-2009-ACR99-Chaptered.html
BILL NUMBER: ACR 99 CHAPTERED
BILL TEXT
RESOLUTION CHAPTER 72
FILED WITH SECRETARY OF STATE AUGUST 9, 2010
ADOPTED IN SENATE AUGUST 2, 2010
ADOPTED IN ASSEMBLY JUNE 17, 2010
INTRODUCED BY Assembly Member Buchanan
(Coauthor: Assembly Member Torrico)
JANUARY 4, 2010
Relative to the Day of the Special Educator.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
ACR 99, Buchanan. Day of the Special Educator.
This measure would proclaim December 3, 2010, to be the Day of the
Special Educator, and would urge Californians to recognize the
dedication and hard work of special educators in teaching pupils with
unique needs.
WHEREAS, 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; and
WHEREAS, Special educators are dedicated, hardworking, and an
invaluable resource; and
WHEREAS, Special educators personalize and develop goals for
pupils that are tailored to each pupil's individual needs and
abilities; and
WHEREAS, 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; and
WHEREAS, Special educators work closely with parents to inform
them of their child's progress, and suggest techniques to promote
learning at home; and
WHEREAS, Special educators design, modify, and deliver appropriate
curricula based on best teaching practices, and epitomize good
teaching techniques in all aspects of their work; and
WHEREAS, Special educators help pupils overcome weaknesses by
building upon their strengths; and
WHEREAS, Special educators know that all children can learn but
not in the same way or at the same pace; and
WHEREAS, 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; and
WHEREAS, 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; and
WHEREAS, 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; and
WHEREAS, Special educators build collaborative relationships based
on trust, teamwork, and shared accountability; and
WHEREAS, Special educators are openminded and eager learners who
are always looking to improve their techniques and find better source
materials for their pupils; and
WHEREAS, Special educators hold the highest expectations for
success for their pupils to self-actualize and achieve their full
potential; and
WHEREAS, 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;
and
WHEREAS, 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; now,
therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate
thereof concurring, That December 3, 2010, be proclaimed Day of the
Special Educator in appreciation of the contributions made by special
educators in California schools; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature urges all Californians to recognize
the dedication and hard work of special educators in teaching pupils
with unique needs; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of
this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
