Whether you choose to teach young children, adolescents, or those seeking post-secondary education, you will certainly encounter students who struggle to learn. As an elementary educator, you will most likely be the first teacher to provide interventions for a struggling learner, recognize whether they are working, and make a referral for special education evaluation if needed. For this reason, it is important that you understand special education law and be able to explain the federal and state requirements for special education that govern the process involved with determining special education eligibility.
For this assessment, you will research the federal and state legal structures, policies, and principles that govern and guide special education programs and create a reference guide of your findings.
Scenario
Assume you are a veteran teacher in your school district, and you have been asked to attend a career fair and speak with potential new teachers about the requirements for special education and their role in providing special education services.
Preparation
To prepare for this assessment, research the following information related to special education:
* Types of services
* Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
* Process for determining eligibility
Assessment Deliverable
Once you have completed your research, create a 2- to 3-page reference guide for new elementary education teachers in which you communicate important federal and state requirements for special education. Include the following information in your reference guide:
* Special Education Services: Describe the main components of special education services, including:
* Specially designed instruction (SDI)
* Related services
* Supplementary aids and services
* Foundation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): Explain the intent and purpose of the core principles of the IDEA, including:
* Free appropriate public education (FAPE)
* Least restrictive environment (LRE)
* Individual education program (IEP)
* Child Find mandate
* Special Education Process: Explain what occurs during specific stages of the special education process, including:
* Universal screening
* Intervention (RTI/MTSS)
* Referral and evaluation
* Teacher Expectations and Responsibilities: Explain the expectations and responsibilities of an elementary education teacher for providing the following:
* Accommodations
* Modifications
* Differentiation
* Collaboration
Format your references according to APA guidelines.
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