Bill Text: CA ACR99 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced

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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-Introduced.html

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BILL NUMBER: ACR 99	INTRODUCED
	BILL TEXT


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, as introduced, 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.
   Fiscal committee: no.



   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.