This image is really self-explanatory. A girl is graduating from school. She has a proud grin on her face that reveals her happiness towards her success. Success can mean many different things to different people, whether it is winning a gold metal, or simply completing a goal that one has set for themselves. People may have similar goals, but what it takes to achieve these goals is what really matters. Different approaches must be taken to achieve goals, depending on the person. In order to achieve goal we must all overcome some roadblock that is in our way. Students in special education classes must overcome roadblocks that others may not have to. Not only do they have to overcome disabilities that the rest of us don’t. They must deal with the lack of special education teachers and the lack of funding. Nevertheless they work hard and come on top. This should be an inspiration to everyone. It just goes to show that no matter what life deals, it is possibleto still achieve your goals no matter how big or small. Now to address the lack of funding and teachers. The lack of funding is ridiculous. All students should be able to have and equal education with equal amount of funding no matter what. This just goes to show how awesome kids that are enrolled in special education are because they still succeed even though they must deal with the unfair funding issue. The lack of teachers is another issue that students must deal with. Special education teachers are becoming less and less available because they are so underpaid and also because of the lack of funding. How does this all have to do with special education students succeeding? Well, even though they have numerous roadblocks to overcome that the rest of us don’t they still manage to earn an education and graduate. The most inspiring thing though is that they are able to do it with a positive attitude and a grin on their faces. So next time you complain about how hard school is and how bored you are, just remember that at least you don’t have to deal with the road blocks that special education students do. This should be an inspiration to everyone, that no matter what life gives you; you can still come out on top and achieve your goals no matter how big or small.
http://www.district196.org/District/Departments/SpecialEducation/Index.cfm
