Textbook1. Essential Concepts and School-Based Cases in Special Education Law
Read Essential Concepts and School-Based Cases in Special Education Law.
http://gcumedia.com/digital-resources/sage/2007/essential-concepts-and-school-based-cases-in-special-education-law_ebook_1e.php
Electronic Resource1. Wrightslaw
Explore the Wrightslaw website.
http://wrightslaw.com/
Emerging Issues Newsletter
Identify two special education emerging issues. Research and evaluate current information about your chosen topics, and then create a newsletter to be distributed to the special education staff. Your newsletter should include a 250-500-word summary of the issues, resources for further reading, and your professional opinion regarding how the school should respond to the issues. Cite a minimum of three professional, educational, and/or legal resources. Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
Clinical Field Experience D: Advocacy
Allocate 2 hours to complete this part of the Clinical Field Experience.
Visit a local disability advocacy organization and interview an administrator regarding:
Relationship of special education to the organization, and function of educational agencies;
Continuum of placement and services available for individuals with exceptionalities;
Publications relevant to individuals with exceptionalities;
Information provided on exceptionalities;
Activities relevant to individuals with exceptionalities;
Culturally responsive factors that promote effective communication and collaboration with individuals with exceptionalities, families, school personnel, and community members;
Roles of professional groups and referral agencies in identifying, assessing, and providing services to individuals with exceptionalities; and
Any resources to assist in programming for individuals with exceptionalities.
Summarize your findings in a reflection of 250-500-words.
APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected
Discussion Questions
DQ 1-word count 200
What factors must the IEP team take into consideration when determining what the least restrictive environment is for an individual student?
DQ 2- word count 200
Read "Case No. 18 - State Responsibility to Ensure Compliance with the IDEA." Would a state be responsible for providing special education services if a local school board, defaulted on its obligation?