Reference no: EM133800693
Assignment Instructions
Create an informational session which includes the listed sections for the entire educational staff within the workplace using a tool of your choice (Adobe Express, Canva, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Video).
Section 1: Professional Ethical Introduction (1-2 slides or pages)
In this section,
Share your professional ethical statement created within the class as a way for those in the district to understand a little bit more about you after introducing yourself as a member of the special education team.
Please refer to the Ethical Statement created and revised over the weeks in this class.
Section 2: History of Special Education Law (2-3 slides or pages)
In this section,
Summarize the most important laws within special education law that impact the work of all educators in meeting the needs of diverse children while sharing the visual of the Special Education Law Timeline created in Week 1.
Section 3: Basic Overview of the Special Education Identification Process (3 slides or pages)
In this section,
Outline the overall process of the steps involved to identify a child for Special Education.
Consider the audience does not have the same background as you do; provide an understandable but not overwhelming explanation.
Refer to your work from Week 3 to prepare for this section.
Summarize how assessments and evaluations are used to determine placement considerations.
Differentiate between the components of IDEA and Section 504.
Explain how plans are adjusted for the children moving from the preschool program into kindergarten as they transition to IDEA part B from IDEA part C.
Section 4: Least Restrictive Environment (1 slide or page)
In this section,
Explain to the staff what the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) is and the considerations when creating service plans for students.
Section 5: The Individual Education Program (4 slides or pages)
In this section,
Present an overview of the IEP process for the general education staff in a way that helps them to understand how these plans work and important components they could be responsible for. Please refer to the work done in Week 3, especially the IEP Overview interactive to support you with this section.
Distinguish typical members of the IEP team.
Describe how an IEP functions to serve students.
Break down responsibilities that might fall on the regular education teacher.
Elaborate on the reasons for open communication between the general education and special education staff.
Section 6: Recommendations for Preventing and Addressing Bullying (1-2 slides or pages)
In this section,
Explain, using research or data, the prevalence of bullying in the school setting.
Illustrate how bullying of special education children might negate FAPE and LRE.
Propose at least three steps staff can take to prevent and minimize bullying of special education students.
Section 7: Introduction of Malcom (1-2 slides or pages Place Your Order Now!)
In this section,
Create an overview of the plan created for the new special education student, Malcom, for the upcoming school year as he transitions from preschool to the early learning program within the school.
Describe who will be working with Malcom and how he will receive services throughout the school year. Refer to your assignment from Week 3 as you develop this section.
Section 8: Confidentiality (1 slide or page)
In this section,
Present at least three key facts about legal and ethical requirements related to confidentiality of student records and private information.
Section 9: Closing Thoughts on Advocacy (1 slide or page)
In this section,
Compose a closing to your presentation reminding staff of the ethical responsibility of all educators to support student learning and secure needed services for the diverse needs of students.