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Upon completion of a Texas Principal Certification, I hope to be employed as an assistant principal in elementary education.

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I spoke with the principal of Sanborn Elementary, Sandra Tudon about current legal and ethical issues that are impacting her role as an educational leader.

#1: House Bill 2610 changed the original 180 days of instruction requirement with a change of 75,600 minutes.  This affected the early childhood track.  Kindergarten had a student release before 3 PM.  With the change of the wording, all grades had a dismissal until after 3 PM.  This caused a shift in the school day schedule for all grade levels.
#2: Previously, the school district was out of compliance when it came to the number of minorities receiving ISS.  Because of this, alerts are sent out weekly in respect to student groups identified in ISS.  This has caused a different approach to discipline in some cases.
#3: Consideration of Due process law with students is very important. When encountering a discipline concern, all parties have the right to tell their side of the story, have witnesses and an appeal. Each case must be viewed in its own context reviewing not only the offense that was committed, but also intentions and motivations.
#4: When approaching a concern with an employee, every angle must be perceived.  The principal should make sure that FERPA laws are not being infringed nor should the action taken against the employee be viewed as discriminatory.
#5: The school district must stay abreast in understanding laws affecting the current student population.  Plus, they must provide this information to all needed personnel.  The hot topics currently are Special Education, FERPA, and House Bill 2610 as it pertains to minutes of instruction.

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Exploration Option 2 (www.nea.org) National Education Association

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Exploration Option 2 (www.nea.org) National Education Association

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While researching the site for the National Education Association, Cultual competence was a major component discussed. Cultural competence is a key factor in enabling educators to be effective with students from cultures other than their own. The student population in today's classroom are very diverse. Cultural competence is having an awareness of one’s own cultural identity and views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on the varying cultural and community norms of students and their families.
Another important spotlight was on educational funding. Educational funding has seen an increase.  This has allowed school districts to invest in areas of need more soundly. This was increased when Congress passed the FY2018 Budget Bill. It increased education funding for programs serving the students most in need like Title I, IDEA, 21st Century Community Learning Centers, Career and Technical Education (CTE), and Impact Aid.

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The National Education Association (NEA) is more than 3 million people-educators, students, activists, workers, parents, neighbors, friends-who believe in opportunity for all students and in the power of public education to transform lives and create a more just and inclusive society.

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Exploration Option 2 (www.naset.org) National Association of Special Education Teachers

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Exploration Option 2 (www.naset.org) National Association of Special Education Teachers

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In reviewing the National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET), FERPA was an important issue. The Family Educational Rights And Privacy Act (FERPA) outlines requirements designed to protect the privacy of parents and students. The law requires a school district to  provide parental access to their child's educational records; provide the parent the opportunity to seek correction of records they believe to be inaccurate or misleading; and with some exceptions, obtain the written permission of a parent before disclosing information contained in the student's educational record.
Also, the Section 504 plan for students requires those involved in a manifestation determination meeting need to be knowledgeable about the student and the meaning of the data being reviewed when considering expulsion or long term suspension. It is advantageous to include those who designed the student's 504 plan in the process if possible. When this is not possible, teachers, parents, health professionals, counselors, etc. can serve on the team that makes a manifestation determination provided they have knowledge of the student and the data being reviewed.

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Take a moment to review the various e-Publications, professional development and special education resources.

NASET is proud to offer its' members free access to one of the most extensive and comprehensive sources of Professional Development courses available today. With over 100 courses ranging from 1 to 3 hours each, NASET provides it's members the opportunity for over 100 hours of professional development included with your membership in NASET.

Professional Development Courses (101 courses) - Free with Membership!

Board Certification in Special Education establishes a much needed standard for professionals, across disciplines, who work with exceptional children.

NASET provides the multiple areas with valuable information about IEPs. From a ePublication IEP Components to mutlple articles resources, forms, NASET has a wealth of information for the special education professional.

The online Special Educator e-Journal is published monthly throughout the year and provides timely information on what's current in special education.

This list is provided to all members of NASET to help facilitate the numerous tasks required on a daily basis. All documents are available to view online or download as a PDF file for offline printing.

NASET's Week in Review is a weekly emailed publication that provides members with some of the most interesting stories, topics and issues reported during the week in the field of special education.

NASET News Alerts provide the latest special education news as it happens. News Alerts are emailed, posted and through RSS feeds.

This series provides NASET members with an in-depth look at the step-by-step process of assessing students for eligibility and educational placement in special education.

This series is devoted to lesser known disorders that you may encounter in special education. While not as prevalent as other disorders experienced by most special education teachers, you should be aware of these disorders in order to become more knowledgeable, and increase your ability to assist patents of children with these disorders if they should appear in your classroom or school. Each month we will present a list of 3 disorders that appear in the special education population. Some of these disorders may contain subtypes which will also be presented.

The NASET LD Report is an education resource that provides NASET members with a comprehensive overview of learning disabilities. The NASET LD Report covers many areas of study in the field of LD.

The Practical Teacher is a monthly education resource that provides NASET members with practical tools, strategies, and relevant information that they can use both in and outside of the classroom.

Parent Teacher Conference Handouts can be given at the end of parent teacher conferences to reinforce concepts and help parents better understand information discussed at the conference. New additions are added monthly.

The NASET RTI Roundtable is an educational resource that provides members with the latest information on RTI.

The NASET Autism Spectrum Disorder Series is an education resource that focused on the research, writing, and practical information that we have obtained on causes, characteristics, eligibility, assessment, and teaching strategies.

NASET's Behavior Management Series is a unique guide for all teachers in helping to understand what their student's behavior really means and how to identify and resolve the issue. This series offers teachers the insight into the inner dynamics, conflicts, fears, symptoms, tension, and so on of students who may be experiencing difficulty learning or behaving in the classroom.

The Classroom Management Series provide teachers with practical guidelines covering a variety of topics and supportive information which may help improve their classroom.

A Journal of Research Based Articles in Special Education are provided courtesy of The Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals (). Each issue contains articles that are derived from multiple authors and are based upon the latest research in our profession.

This series is devoted exclusively to students with severe disabilities. This series will cover all aspects of students with severe disabilities focusing especially on understanding this population and what skills and information are necessary if you are asked to teach this population of students.

At NASET, we get many questions from our members about certain areas of interest. The NASET Q & A Corner provides all members with the opportunities to have access to these questions, and more importantly, answers to them from professionals in the field.

This series is intended to provide teachers, related service personnel, administrators, and other individuals charged with assisting in the development of the paraprofessional workforce with information and strategies to build strong, effective, supportive teams to ensure successful educational services for all students.

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National Association of Special Education Teachers: Teachers Teaching Exceptional Children

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Special Education Web Site - Teachers Teaching Special Education National Association of Special Education Teachers

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Legal and Ethical Issue of Interest for Me -  Discipline of Students With Disabilities 

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Legal and Ethical Issue of Interest for Me -  Discipline of Students With Disabilities 

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Currently in my school, there is a large population of special education students as well as 504 students with discipline issues. I chose this topic to help me better understand this process and legal issues that support it.

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Researching Discipline of Students with Disabilities K-12

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Researching Discipline of Students with Disabilities K-12

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References

Walsh, J., Maniotis, L., & Kemerer, F. R. (2014). The Educator’s Guide to Texas School Law (Vol. Eighth Edition). Austin: University of Texas Press. Retrieved from https://easydb.angelo.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=nlebk&AN=814917&site=e

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Researching Discipline of Students with Disabilities K-12 

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Researching Discipline of Students with Disabilities K-12 

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What I Learned about Discipline of Students with Disabilities K-12

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What I Learned about Discipline of Students with Disabilities K-12

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In review of the information pertaining to discipline of students with disabilities, my attention was sparked by the regulations schools are required to follow in this area. As a teacher, I had always wondered why students with disabilities seemed to be treated differently when it came to discipline. I did not understand the process administrators had to follow.
Students with disabilities can be offered the same discipline as students in regular education.  If a student with disabilities is suspended or put in an alternative education program, they cannot be suspended for more than 10 days.  On the 11th day, a manifestation must be scheduled.

During a manifestation, the participants must determine whether the discipline problem is due to the student’s disability or not.  If it is not due to the disability, the discipline can proceed through regular program.  If it is due to their disability, then whatever the discipline plan is put in place, the student must receive educational services as it pertains to their Individual Education Plan (“Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act”, 2019).

As a future principal, my knowledge of this rule will help me provide the proper support to only students with disabilities, but teachers who have identified students in their classrooms.  Also, not only will have to help teachers differentiate instruction, but offer differentiated discipline options to teachers (Walsh, Maniotis, & Kemerer, 2014).  Students with disabilities must be accountable for their actions, but they should be provided support to help manage their disability.