Special Education
My name is Juanita Tomlin. I grew up in Springfield, Illinois in the 60’s and 70’s. I attended Cathedral Grade School and Sacred Heart High School. After graduating high school in 1978 I worked as a nanny in Heidelberg, Germany for two years. I moved back to Illinois and eventually married and raised a family. I have four children two of my own and two step-children. I have lived in Breckenridge, Illinois for 39 years. I went back to school after my children were older. I attended UIS and SIU Edwardsville. I have been teaching for 23 years. I teach junior high and high school special education. This is my 16th year at Edinburg.
Phone: 217-623-5603
100 E. Martin Street Edinburg Illinois 62531
My Classroom
As the junior high and high school special education teacher I am responsible for writing each students IEP (individualized education plan)Â and re-evaluations. I have to also work with staff, administration, social workers, psychologists, and any other person that works with the child. I am the go to person if parents have concerns, questions, etc.
Special Education Language Arts allows students and staff to work at a slower pace in order to improve reading and writing skills. Special Education junior high students take this class more often than high school. We try to get them into as many regular education classes as possible so that they are exposed to the same material as their peers. They are offered assistance in the resource room as well as the use of their accommodations.
In special education math we work at a slower pace in order to learn the steps needed in order to progress to higher functioning math skills. We also work on life skills math skills.
Resource time allows staff to work with students on regular education assignments or strategies that they need extra assistance with to complete.
