SPE 300 Wk 1 – Summative Assessment: A Study of IDEA, Rights, and Responsibilities

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SPE 300 Wk 1 - Summative Assessment: A Study of IDEA, Rights, and Responsibilities
SPE 300 Wk 1 – Summative Assessment: A Study of IDEA, Rights, and Responsibilities
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SPE 300 Wk 1 – Summative Assessment: A Study of IDEA, Rights, and Responsibilities

As an elementary-level general education teacher, you are the person most likely to alert other professionals about a student you suspect may have a disability. For this reason, it is important that you know and understand the laws and policies that govern the process involved with special education.

 

This 2-part assignment provides you the opportunity to take a deep dive into the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) as well as the rights of learners and parents, and the responsibilities of teachers. Complete Parts 1 and 2 below.

 

Part 1: Special Education Resource

Create a 375- to 525-word informational resource that addresses the following topics in relation to special education:

  • Special education process
  • Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), to include the Child Find mandate
  • Disability categories for special education eligibility

 

Part 2: Rights, Responsibilities, and Standards of Practice Presentation

Research the following topics in relation to special education:

  • Federal and state involvement
  • Legal structures that govern programs
  • Laws that address learners’ and parental rights
  • Teacher expectations and responsibilities
  • Professional standards of practice

 

Create a 6- to 8-slide presentation using a presentation tool in the Technology Resource Library.

 

Note: The tool must be approved by your instructor.

 

Address the following in your presentation:

  • Laws or policies related to learners’ and parental rights in special education
  • Teacher expectations and responsibilities for working with students with disabilities
  • Professional best practice strategies for the following:
  • Advocating to meet the needs of all learners
  • Promoting learners to meet full potential
  • Demonstrating respect for learners as individuals with differing personal and family backgrounds and various skills, abilities, and interests
  • Demonstrating collaboration with learners, families, and colleagues

 

Include the following elements in your presentation:

  • Title or introduction slide
  • Slide style that complements content
  • Minimum of 2 functional components (e.g., audio clip, visual graphic, or link)

 

Submit your assignment.