Textbook1. Essential Concepts and School-Based Cases in Special Education Law
Read chapters 6 and 7 in Essential Concepts and School-Based Cases in Special Education Law.
https://gcumedia.com/digital-resources/sage/2007/essential-concepts-and-school-based-cases-in-special-education-law_ebook_1e.php
Electronic Resource1. CEC Special Education Professional Ethical Principles
Review the "CEC Special Education Professional Ethical Principles."
https://www.cec.sped.org/~/media/Files/Standards/Professional%20Ethics%20and%20Practice%20Standards/Ethics%20Translations/CEC_Ethics_English.pdf
2. Christopher's Story Video
View the video "Christopher's Story" from the Special Quest Multimedia Training Library.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEty6-c0cfQ
Discipline Process
Review the following case scenario and answer the questions that follow in a 500-750 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 returnthe 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.
What happens immediately to Charlie?
What services, if any, are provided to Charlie during his removal to an IAES?
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.
What disciplinary actions are permissible?
What, if any, services will be provided to Charlie during the duration of the disciplinary action? 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.
Clinical Field Experience B: Christopher's Story - Video Analysis
Allocate 1 hour to complete this part of the Clinical Field Experience.
Using the "Christopher's Story" video respond to the following in 250-500 words:
What are your thoughts about inclusion based on the video?
What is the significance of inclusive services in "natural environments" for individuals with disabilities, their families, and providers?
Who were key collaborators in providing services to Christopher?
What are strategies that were utilized to provide coordinated, comprehensive, and family-centered services?
APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
Submit this assignment to your instructor in LoudCloud by the end of the topic.
You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.
Submit the completed Clinical Field Experience Verification Form along with this assignment to your instructor in LoudCloud. You will also submit the completed Clinical Verification Form to Taskstream with your Benchmark Assessment in week 6.
Standards assessed in the field experience:
Discussion Questions Topic 3 DQ 2
After reviewing case No.14 in your text, are you for or against parents proceeding on behalf of their children in an IDEA case without an attorney? Defend your position.
Topic 3 DQ 1
Compare the CEC ethical code with an ethical code from one of the following organizations:
American Academy of Special Education Professionals Code of Ethics
National Education Association Code of Ethics
National Association for the Education of Young Children Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment
National Association of School Psychologists Principles for Professional Ethics
Discuss ethical standards that are the same or similar between the two codes as well as those that are different.