Problem:
Objective:
Pre-service teachers will choose a student in their placement with a low-incidence disability and apply federal and state policies to develop an Individualized Education Program (IEP) recommendation that aligns with the IDEA and LRE requirements.
Instructions:
Identify pertinent student demographics
Identify pertinent demographic information about the student you chose. Consider the following: ESE eligibility, cognitive functioning, communication needs, physical/mobility needs.
Identify Key IDEA Components
Using the unit readings, outline three key components of the IDEA that directly impact the student's education.
Assess Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) Considerations
Determine what LRE means in the student's case and recommend an appropriate placement based on IDEA guidelines. Need Assignment Help?
Apply Assistive Technology Policies
Research and propose at least two assistive technology tools from the Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology (FAAST) that the student could use to support their communication and/or mobility needs in the classroom.
Justify how these tools align with federal and state policies and how they support the educational goals for the student.
Submission Format:
2-3 pages (APA format)
Cite at least two unit readings.