Assignment:
IDEA provides protections and rights to families of students with disabilities who are receiving special education services, including due process. Parents/caregivers have the right to due process if they have a conflict with their child's school relating to the services the child receives. It is important that teachers understand due process as they may be called upon to share data regarding a student in a due process hearing.
Use the "Analyzing Due Process Decisions Template" to complete this assignment.
Select three of the due process hearing decisions from this topic's "Due Process Hearing" readings. Use this site (https://www.azed.gov/disputeresolution/due-process-hearing/) "Due Process Hearing Decisions-FY 14" and "Due Process Hearing Decisions-FY 16" to inform the topic assignment.
- Case Arguments: For each side presented, related to assessment, eligibility, and/or placement with a continuum of services.
- Case Supporting Evidence: For each side presented.
- Case Ruling: Including laws cited to support ruling.
- Decision Position: State whether you agree or disagree with the decision made and justify your position citing current education policy and research to analyze specifics from the case.
Support your summaries with a minimum of 1 to 2 scholarly resources.