Padlet Legal Guide by Jordan Massey https://padlet.com/jmassey41/cu2fipc40imhllp9 Special Education Students en-us 2020-09-25 14:02:58 UTC 2020-09-28 01:35:35 UTC hello@padlet.com #1 Professional Perspective/Audience/Topic jmassey41 https://padlet.com/jmassey41/cu2fipc40imhllp9/wish/779286532 As a first year teacher, this Padlet contains very useful information. This is a great beginning for those new to working with Special Education students. As a current 5th grade ELA inclusion teacher, I am focusing this Padlet toward other new professionals. Ensuring that students get the services they deserve is important, so this topic was chosen to assist teachers in assisting students. ]]> 2020-09-25 14:06:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jmassey41/cu2fipc40imhllp9/wish/779286532 #2 Interview jmassey41 https://padlet.com/jmassey41/cu2fipc40imhllp9/wish/779287813 I interviewed Mrs. Autumn Thorpe who is the current dyslexia teacher at Schertz Elementary School. As a Dyslexia teacher, Mrs. Thorpe is very familiar with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. This topic is impacting elementary educators, because many educators do not fully understand their legal obligations. ]]> 2020-09-25 14:06:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jmassey41/cu2fipc40imhllp9/wish/779287813 #3 Professional Association jmassey41 https://padlet.com/jmassey41/cu2fipc40imhllp9/wish/779288758 Dr. Gaab's research about Dyslexia screening is crucial to educators abiding by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. If a student is suspected of having a disability they should be tested immediately regardless of their age. Instead of waiting for children to "fall" they should be tested when signs of dyslexia begin to emerge.
Gaab, N. (2018, July 10). It's a Myth That Young Children Cannot Be Screened for Dyslexia! International Dyslexia Association. https://dyslexiaida.org/its-a-myth-that-young-children-cannot-be-screened-for-dyslexia/. ]]> 2020-09-25 14:06:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jmassey41/cu2fipc40imhllp9/wish/779288758 #4Current News Articles jmassey41 https://padlet.com/jmassey41/cu2fipc40imhllp9/wish/779290313 The author of this post recently published a book about "getting the most bang for your buck" with education. Choosing to use higher cost programs usually means rationing services to students. When going with a equally effective alternative can save money and lead to more students receive those resources.
Blogger, G. (2020, September 24). Improving Special Education While Managing Its Cost. Education Week - Rick Hess Straight Up. https://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/rick_hess_straight_up/2020/09/improving_special_education_while_managing_its_cost.html. ]]> 2020-09-25 14:07:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jmassey41/cu2fipc40imhllp9/wish/779290313 #5 Current News Articles jmassey41 https://padlet.com/jmassey41/cu2fipc40imhllp9/wish/779290766 The author of this article is trying to show the importance of IEP's. The IEP is a crucial part of IDEA, and everyone involved ultimately wants the same thing, student success. Ensuring that all parties are heard is the best way to meet student success goals.
Jacobson, L. (2019, October 15). 'Free and appropriate': Special ed stakeholders work to make IEP meetings less one-sided. Education Dive. https://www.educationdive.com/news/free-and-appropriate-special-ed-stakeholders-work-to-make-iep-meetings-l/564423/. ]]> 2020-09-25 14:07:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jmassey41/cu2fipc40imhllp9/wish/779290766 #6 Original Sources of Law jmassey41 https://padlet.com/jmassey41/cu2fipc40imhllp9/wish/779292432 (Judicial)
In this court case a student filed a law suit against his old school district. The students family alleged that the district did not provide an adequate IEP for their child. The court ultimately ruled in favor of the student and they were to receive the private school tuition costs from the district.
Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District (2016)]]> 2020-09-25 14:07:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jmassey41/cu2fipc40imhllp9/wish/779292432 #7 Original Sources of Law (Statutory) jmassey41 https://padlet.com/jmassey41/cu2fipc40imhllp9/wish/779293243 Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act in 2004 schools must identify and evaluate students suspected to have a disability (IDEA 2004, 20 U.S.C. § 1412(a)(3)]]> 2020-09-25 14:08:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jmassey41/cu2fipc40imhllp9/wish/779293243 #8 Original Sources of Law jmassey41 https://padlet.com/jmassey41/cu2fipc40imhllp9/wish/779293553 (Constitutional)

The 14th amendment in the United States Constitution protects the right to a public education.
(U.S. Const. amend. XIV)]]> 2020-09-25 14:08:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jmassey41/cu2fipc40imhllp9/wish/779293553 #9 Original Sources of Law (Administrative) jmassey41 https://padlet.com/jmassey41/cu2fipc40imhllp9/wish/779294043 Chapter 19 of the Texas Administrative code is focused on adaptations for special populations.If a parent submits a written request to a school district's director of special education services or to a district administrative employee for a full individual and initial evaluation of a student, the school district must, not later than the 15th school day after the date the district receives the request provide the parent with prior written notice of its proposal to conduct an evaluation consistent with 34 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), §300.503.( TAC, Title 19, Part II, Chapter 89)]]> 2020-09-25 14:08:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jmassey41/cu2fipc40imhllp9/wish/779294043 #10 Local Administrative Law/Policy/Rule jmassey41 https://padlet.com/jmassey41/cu2fipc40imhllp9/wish/779294910 Parents of students enrolled at a BISD school may request an evaluation for special education or 504 services at any time. If the request is made in writing the school district will respond within 15 days time. If the request is made verbally it will still be honored, however the school district is not held to the same 15day response window.
(BISD Student Handbook, 2020)]]> 2020-09-25 14:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jmassey41/cu2fipc40imhllp9/wish/779294910 #12 Non-Law Source jmassey41 https://padlet.com/jmassey41/cu2fipc40imhllp9/wish/779295801 With the recent move of a mostly online education, special education students are getting the short end of the stick. Trying to ensure that they have the appropriate resources through a computer screen can be difficult. Educators are becoming even more innovative with the ways that they are reaching their special population students.
Nadworny, E. (2020, April 15). Educators Get Creative To Serve Students With Disabilities. NPR. https://www.npr.org/2020/04/15/826798583/educators-get-creative-to-serve-students-with-disabilities. ]]> 2020-09-25 14:08:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jmassey41/cu2fipc40imhllp9/wish/779295801 #13 Bulleted list of Recommendations / Best Practices for Compliance jmassey41 https://padlet.com/jmassey41/cu2fipc40imhllp9/wish/779297639 1. ALWAYS start with identifying your special population students.
2. Have a system where all accommodations are in an easily accessible location. 
3. Have a system in place to notify the appropriate personal of all requests for special education evaluations.
4. Although students may have an IEP or 504 accommodations they should not be held to lesser standards  for educational success. This could be seen as discrimination. 
5. Keep an open line of communication with parents. This will help to ensure that you know how they are feeling about their child's services and success.
6. Consider all parties feelings during an IEP meeting. If parents are not feeling that they are being heard they may be more likely to file a law suit. ]]> 2020-09-25 14:09:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jmassey41/cu2fipc40imhllp9/wish/779297639 #11 Ethical Principle jmassey41 https://padlet.com/jmassey41/cu2fipc40imhllp9/wish/779304940 Standard 1.7 of the  Educators Code of Ethics states 
  1. The educator shall comply with state regulations, written local school board policies, and other state and federal laws (19 TAC §247.2).
This is abdicable to teachers who serve special education populations. There are several federal and state policies and laws regarding the equality of special education students.
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