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After obtaining my Master's Degree in Guidance and Counseling, I plan to secure a position as a middle school counselor, specifically a Special Education Counselor.  The district that I am currently employed is great. However, I am considering moving to an area in which the poverty and disadvantage levels or high for minority students.  After being employed in a counseling position for at least two years, I plan to pursue a doctorate degree in counseling.

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Exploring Legal and Ethical Issues--National Association of Special Education Teachers--Option 2

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Exploring Legal and Ethical Issues--National Association of Special Education Teachers--Option 2

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The National Association of Special Education Teachers provides information and resources on different aspects of education associated with students receiving special education services. One legal issue that is explored in Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act includes Information about the rights of students and parents; eligibility of students to received accommodations and/or other related services.  Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act prevents discrimination of students based on a disability or handicap.

Another legal issue included on the website is the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).  Under FERPA parents and students are given certain rights to obtain and view a student's educational records.  The website provides resources to gather detailed information on the type of information available to parents and students.  Additional information includes information on the consequences if the law is not followed.

https://www.naset.org/index.php?id=naset

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Exploring Legal and Ethical Issues--American School Counselor Association--Option 2

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Exploring Legal and Ethical Issues--American School Counselor Association--Option 2

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The American School Counselor Association provides information on how school counselors may struggle with dual relationships.  The website includes a webinar on boundary issues and dual relationships.  School counselors are expected to keep a professional relationship with clients.

Laws and bills that have been initiated that will impact the role of school counselors are the Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Act and the Perkins V.  The Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Act would provide more staff and reduce the number of student to school counselor ration.   The Perkins V act would require school counselors to provide career readiness activities through a planned framework.

https://www.schoolcounselor.org/

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Exploring Legal and Ethical Issues--Education Week--Option 3

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Exploring Legal and Ethical Issues--Education Week--Option 3

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The article titled "Right-to-Read Advocates Undeterred by Court Setback" discusses lawsuits brought by students that their Constitutional rights were violated because they were not taught to read.  The article further includes information on how the lawsuits may lead to additional court proceedings over the right to education.
https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2018/07/18/right-to-read-advocates-undeterred-by-court-setback.html

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Exploring Legal and Ethical Issues--Education Week--Option 3

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Exploring Legal and Ethical Issues--Education Week--Option 3

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The article titled "4 Practical Steps to Help Immigrant Families in Your School Community", includes information on how the immigration laws and policies impact educators and communities.
https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2018/09/12/4-practical-steps-to-help-immigrant-families.html

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Legal and Ethical Issue--Section 504 Vocational and Rehabilitation Act--Topic Selection

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Legal and Ethical Issue--Section 504 Vocational and Rehabilitation Act--Topic Selection

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My topic selection is students and parents rights with regards to Section 504 Vocational Rehabilitation Act.  I chose this topic because I want to gain a deeper understanding of the counselor's legal and ethical responsibilities in the 504 processes and with students with disabilities.

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Section 504 Vocational and Rehabilitation Act--Academic Resource

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Section 504 Vocational and Rehabilitation Act--Academic Resource

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Article title is "The Role of School Professionals in Implementing Section 504 for Students with Disabilities."
https://easydb.angelo.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=eric&AN=EJ789989&site=eds-live
Madaus, J. W., & Shaw, S. F. (2008). The role of school
professionals in implementing Section 504 for students with
disabilities. Educational Policy, 22(3), 363–378.

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Section 504 Vocational and Rehabilitation Act--Internet Search

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Section 504 Vocational and Rehabilitation Act--Internet Search

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Article title is "The School Counselor and Students with Disabilities".
https://www.schoolcounselor.org/asca/media/asca/PositionStatements/PS_Disabilities.pdf

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This topic is important for school counselors because they are often involved in the 504 processes from the initiation to the implementation of accommodations.  School counselors may be the first contact for parents to report a health impairment that will impact the student's academic success (Bunch, Gysbers, Magnuson, Stanley & Starr, 2011).   Madaus and Shaw (2008), completed a study which the results indicated that there was inconsistency on the determination if a student met the eligibility requirements of Section 504.

Counselors and administrators must be aware of the laws that require the identification of students that meet eligibility criteria for Section 504.  For students that may exhibit ADHD symptoms, the law requires school staff to identify students.  School counselors may provide individual or group counseling to students with special needs.  The responsibilities of the school counselor may also include encouraging parent involvement, consulting with family and staff regarding specific accommodations, and advocating for students through resources and the community ("The School Counselor," 2016).

Bunch, Gysbers, Magnuson, Stanley, & Starr. (2011).  Missouri
comprehensive guidance and counseling: A manual for
program development, implementation, evaluation and
enhancement. Retrieved from https://dese.mo.gov/sites
/default/files/cnsl-504-msca-position-paper-fall-2015.pdf

Madaus, J. W., & Shaw, S. F. (2008). The role of school
professionals in implementing Section 504 for students with
disabilities. Educational Policy, 22(3), 363–378.

The school counselor and students with disabilities. (2016).
The American School Counselor Association. Retrieved
from https://www.schoolcounselor.org/asca/media
/asca/PositionStatements/PS_Disabilities.pdf