Homework: Identification, Referral, Evaluation & Eligibility for Individuals with Disabilities PPT
For this homework, take on the role of a special education teacher at a K-5 elementary school. Your principal has asked you to prepare a powerpoint to inform new general education teachers about the basics of special education identification and referral, evaluation, and eligibility for individuals with disabilities.
Create 10 to 15 slides digital presentation on the topic of special education referral, evaluation, and placement procedures.
Within your presentation:
I. Review the RTI and MTSS processes and how they support students with and without disabilities who are struggling academically.
II. Describe laws, policies, and procedures regarding referrals, assessments, and placements for students who have, or are suspected as having, a disability. Include which individuals may make such a referral, and distinguish special education identification from a special education referral.
III. Identify rights and responsibilities of students being evaluated for special education services, their parents, teachers, schools, and other professionals within the evaluation process.
IV. Include a title slide, reference slide, and presenter's notes.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, and typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the homework, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.