Professionalism+II


 * V. Category IV Divider Page: Professionalism**
 * b**. Artifact #2/ Reflective** **Statement**

Artifact Two for the category Professionalism is based on several courses that were taken by the educator, Stacey Nace throughout the past three years at the Intermediate Unit One. These courses were taken to satisfy the Induction program. A variety of courses were taken and a vast of information was gathered to utilize within the educational placement. Two additional classes were taken for continuing education by the educator. The Power Point class certificate is not listed in this display of certificates. The list of classes are located below: The class taken on Dyna Vox and Maestro Assistive Technology was taken to learn the technology assistive system that will be utilized with the student whose 4 categories are related to Artifact II. The students system will assist him at school and at home. It will enable him to communicate not only in limited speech, sign langauge, the use of his residual hearing, and limited writing skills, but now it will incorporate a way in which he can use the board to communicate in sound and written information with the use of visuals. This will open his eyes to a broader way to communicate his wants and needs to his Interpreter, Educators, and most importantly his family.


 * Reflective Statement**

This artifact was chosen to represent the need for continuing education so that the educator can grow along with the current technology to assit her students in the classroom setting and to provide access to the community, parents, family, and friends. The student appreciates the opportunity to express his needs and wants without frustration. This a beginning which will flourish. The other classes have also proven to be an asset to both the student and the educator. In the future, I plan on continuing to grow as an educator by improving by teaching skills through additional classes and workshops that provide quality educational experiences.