Special Education Students Work with Elim Staff

Students in Prof. Christine Scholma’s SPED 317 class, “Teaching Students with Low Incidence Disabilities,” recently had the opportunity to put their knowledge to work. Those taking the class were presented with genetic disorders and syndromes that students at Elim Christian School in Palos Heights, Ill., have. “Our Trinity students researched these topics and created poster presentations to share with Elim staff during their annual professional development–120 teachers, paraprofessionals, and related service professionals came to learn about how to accommodate for these students’ needs in their classrooms,” said Scholma ’04, an assistant professor of special education. “I’m so proud of them!”