My philosophy of teaching students with disabilities and English language learners is a commitment to the success of every student with whom I come in contact. Every student has the right to have full access to what their school has to offer. As an educator, teaching is not a 9-5 job; you can't clock in and out and expect to leave your work on the desk without thinking about it until the next day. Teaching is a commitment and patience that is not instilled in everyone who decides to become an educator. Understanding the importance of work will enable a teacher to succeed in the classroom and the passion for your students will show through their success. Children learn best in a positive environment. Children learn when they feel that what they are learning has meaning and is not handed down straight from a textbook and sitting at their desk doing busy work. Students tend to absorb content when they participate in a hands-on activity. Academic learning should be motivating and inspiring for both the student and the teacher. Having a teacher who is engaged in what they teach and enthusiastic about what they teach reflects the student work product. Being able to recognize each student's potential and meet their needs will promote their academic goals and dreams. Inclusion is a philosophy that involves a way of thinking and acting that allows every student to feel safe, accepted, and fully included in general education. Inclusion is the placement of children in general education classrooms with support services. Inclusion will improve diversity in an educational context. General education collaboration......middle of paper......ate for your students. Your expectations for communicating with administration and general education teachers to ensure their needs are met. All of this must be done while you have to teach and maintain your own classroom. In conclusion, becoming a special needs teacher will require you to do a lot of things. Expectations are daily throughout the school year. It is extremely important to understand the many things that might be asked of you each day. It is suggested to seek advice and feedback before entering special education. As for me, I made a commitment to myself and to my students to be a mentor and an academic and ethical role model. I believe that I am ready to accept challenges and I promise to provide a well-rounded education to every student I have the chance to cross paths with.