In this graphic organizer, you will identify and define several key legislation and case law cases that have shaped special education. As you complete the graphic organizer, please include in the Summary section how the legislation establishes or impacts IEPs, free and appropriate education (FAPE), least restrictive environment (LRE), appropriate evaluation, parent and teacher participation, procedural safeguards, confidentiality, transition services, and/or discipline. You will also define and identify the impact of various professional organizations.
The graphic organizer is to be completed individually or in small groups. Upon completion, the group or individual are to identify which laws they believe to be most influential to the field of special education. The data collected and the three laws selected as most influential will be shared in discussions.
Collaboration Guidelines: Collaboration is encouraged and these guidelines must be followed
Each candidate will submit the assignment to the drop box.
Groups of two – four may work on one assignment together. The groups need to change members for each assignment
A brief summary (100-150) words should be submitted with any collaborative assignment that discusses the collaborative experience and lessons learned.
Resources needed to complete the assignment.
Textbook
wrightslaw.org
Special Education law changes with litigation and other legal interpretations. One source to help keep up with current issues is edsource.org. Here are two interesting recent articles:
org/2015/edwatch-2015-10-issues-to-watch/72145#,VNJOSU10x9D and
edsource.org/2014/california-special-ed-to-get-federal-intervention/64684#VKLmaUABA%20
