Assignment 1: Placement Options
Conduct research and locate a minimum of five scholarly journal articles regarding the benefits and challenges of self-contained, inclusion, and resource room placement settings for individuals with mild to moderate disabilities. Your research articles should also encompass the effects of these placement options on both individuals with mild to moderate disabilities and individuals without exceptionalities.
In a 650-750-word response:
1. Identify how an individual's patterns of learning and development, interests, and cultural and linguistic factors affect decisions leading to placement; and
2. Analyze specific strategies that facilitate integration of individuals with exceptionalities into the placement options described and how they maximize positive social interaction, create meaningful academic engagement, and increase self-motivation.
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.
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Assignment 2: Case Scenario: Special Education and Related Services
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Using the "Case Study: Bryanna," continue the scenario by describing the student progressing through the 10-step special education process required by IDEA 2004, using "The Basic Special Education Process under IDEA 2004" as a guide. Complete this assignment in 1,000-1,250 words.
Support your essay with 3-5 resources.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin
Assignment 3: Field Experience A: IEP Meetings
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Observe and interview one certified K-12 special education teacher on the topic of the IEP process. Your interview should address the following:
1. Who are the stakeholders are involved in the IEP process? What are the roles and responsibility of each stakeholder?
2. If there are any stakeholders absent, what are the procedures? Can the meeting still take place? Can stakeholders participate via technology?
3. Who leads an IEP meeting and how does an IEP meeting begin? What must be covered?
4. How should an IEP meeting conclude? What must be covered?
5. What are the main components of the IEP?
6. How are IEP goals and an intervention plan for those goals determined?
7. Who are the stakeholders involved in a transition plan?
8. What are the main components in a transition plan (according to the age of the individual with exceptionalities)?
9. What are the next steps for a special education teacher after the IEP meeting takes place?
10. Who receives copies of the IEP? What are the confidentiality rules surrounding these copies?
In 450-500 words, summarize and reflect upon your interview and explain how you will use your findings in your future professional practice.
APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.
This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.
Assignment 4: Discipline Process
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Review the following case scenario and answer the questions that follow in a 700-750 word response. Support your answer with in text references to specific sections of the IDEA as applicable:
Charlie is a 5th grader who receives special education services for a learning disability. Charlie is on grade level in math and two years below grade level in reading. He receives services in a resource setting for one hour each day. Charlie has no history of behavior problems.
Charlie was caught stealing software from the computer lab at his school. His teacher referred him to the assistant principal who issued a three-day suspension and required him to return the stolen materials.
Charlie returned to the classroom to gather his belongings and confronted his teacher. He called her names, threatened to come back to school with a knife to "cut her," and pretended to swing his fists toward her. Charlie's teacher called the principal, who, in accordance with the student code of conduct at the school, issued an additional 10-day suspension for Charlie, bringing his total days of suspension to 13.
1. What happens immediately to Charlie?
2. What services, if any, are provided to Charlie during his removal to an IAES?
3. Who needs to be contacted?
Assume a manifestation determination review is held for Charlie, and it's determined that his behavior was not a manifestation of his disability.
1. What disciplinary actions are permissible?
2. What, if any, services will be provided to Charlie during the duration of the disciplinary action?
3. What happens if Charlie's parents appeal the manifestation determination?
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.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.
Source: Bradley, R. (2007, October). Key issues in discipline. Building the legacy: IDEA 2004 training curriculum. Washington, DC: National
Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities.
Assignment 5: Field Experience B: Advocacy
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Allocate at least 2 hours to complete this field experience.
Visit a local disability advocacy organization and interview an administrator regarding:
1. Relationship of special education to the organization, and function of educational agencies;
2. Continuum of placement and services available for individuals with exceptionalities;
3. Publications relevant to individuals with exceptionalities;
4. Information provided on exceptionalities;
5. Activities relevant to individuals with exceptionalities;
6. Culturally responsive factors that promote effective communication and collaboration with individuals with exceptionalities, families, school personnel, and community members;
7. Roles of professional groups and referral agencies in identifying, assessing, and providing services to individuals with exceptionalities; and
8. Any resources to assist in programming for individuals with exceptionalities.
In 400-500 words, summarize and reflect upon your interview and explain how you will use your findings in your future professional practice.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.
Assignment 6 - Field Experience C: Current Special Education Issues and Policies
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Observe and interview one certified K-12 special education administrator or special education chair about current special education issues and policies. Your interview should address the following:
1. How do you stay up to date on current special education issues and policies?
2. Do you attend regular board meetings or professional conferences? If so, which and why?
3. Do you have an affiliation with any professional organizations outside of the school district?
4. What are the benefits to participating in a professional organization that promotes special education?
5. How do you relay up to date special education issues and policies to school employees?
6. What are the challenges in keeping all employees up to date regarding current special education issues and policies?
7. What are some of the ramifications you have experienced when current special education policies are not adhered to?
8. What are the due process procedures for families of individuals with exceptionalities that are receiving special education services?
9. What steps do you recommend for future special education teachers to take in order to become empowered with knowledge to better support individuals with exceptionalities?
In 400-500 words, summarize and reflect upon your interview and explain how you will use your findings in your future professional practice.
APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.
This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
Assignment 7 - Special Education Policy Case Review
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Locate three court opinions related to special education issues that were published within the last three years. The court decisions should involve applications of special education laws, such as:
1. IDEA 2004
2. FAPE
3. LRE
4. ADA
5. Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act
In 450-500-words per case review, summarize the legal issues and outcome. Include a description about the court's reasoning in reaching its outcome.
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.