6305-DS1 Legal and Ethical by Alicia Torres https://padlet.com/agonzales44/e734m5s65gei en-us 2019-07-25 14:12:38 UTC 2025-12-23 03:39:28 UTC hello@padlet.com My professional perspective agonzales44 https://padlet.com/agonzales44/e734m5s65gei/wish/421170143 As a high school teacher in a non-traditional school setting, identifying learning disabilities can be a bit more challenging.  Once disabilities are uncovered, it is easier to modify and help the students in a learning environment such as Premier high school has to offer. After earning my masters degree, I will continue to work with high school students as a home room teacher at Premier High School. The Dyslexia legal ethical guide is to help aide the special education department along with giving my fellow teachers information they can use to help their students that have dyslexia.  Knowing the rights of teachers and the students greatly impacts the classroom.  It is the teacher's responsibility and obligation to maintain the most current laws.  Helping students with dyslexia is knowing what is available to them and the legal part of it is the start.


]]> 2019-12-07 14:15:01 UTC https://padlet.com/agonzales44/e734m5s65gei/wish/421170143 Mrs. Laura Gonzalez Interview agonzales44 https://padlet.com/agonzales44/e734m5s65gei/wish/421175467 Mrs. Laura Gonzalez, the special education teacher at Premier high school, states in her line of education legalities play a huge role in her everyday operations.  She has to pay important attention to dates because laws have a huge impact on scheduling meetings and testings. Mrs. Gonzalez states that having a guide might help her make real sense why she has to do what she does rather than just being told to do it.  
Premier is still mandated to operate within the TEA laws for the State of Texas. However, the rules are a little different when it comes to what paperwork corporate requires from her to maintain.  Working for San Angelo Independent School District (SAISD) and Premier, she states Premier has more paperwork to maintain.  The paperwork takes a lot of time and it seems it is all she does at times.  
Premier is a nontraditional high school. Students work at their own pace and is student driven. Teachers are facilitators and do not teach in front of the class.  A student with learning disabilities, especially dyslexia, may have a harder time to remain on task and stay on schedule to graduate then students who do not have any learning issues. Mrs. Gonzalez has helped the student with dyslexia with some learning strategies that really seem to help them.

  • Having books that are highlighted to help students find main topics and clues.
  • Have a book to follow along with when working on a computer lesson.
  • Having a copy of vocabulary words and quizzes to go along with the book. So students do not have to flip back and forth to write the answers.

Some best practices she has for the legal part of her job is that she maintains a strict calendar and reminders on her laptop and phone to remind her of dates and times of meetings.  She also has a filing system of documents for quick retrieval.  Mrs. Gonzalez also scans things into the computer so she can view documents when she may be at home. Once a year, she attends a meeting with the corporate office about 504.  She keeps updated on any changes that may have happen or is going to happen on the state or federal level. 
The legal guide she states may help her in explaining to other teachers what she has to do to maintain compliance.  She is excited to see what it will contain with knowing her rights along with the student and parent rights when it comes to dyslexia.

Mrs. Laura Gonzalez, Special Education Teacher at Premier High School

]]> 2019-12-07 15:07:59 UTC https://padlet.com/agonzales44/e734m5s65gei/wish/421175467 Scottish Rite Hospital agonzales44 https://padlet.com/agonzales44/e734m5s65gei/wish/421177220 Scottish Rite Hospital is a great source for learning all about dyslexia.  They have been around since 1965 and are internationally recognized for learning disorders. You can learn about the definition of dyslexia, diagnosis, treatment,  and other family and teacher resources. The web site has a wealth of information for teachers to look through.

Link: https://scottishritehospital.org/care-and-treatment/dyslexia

Reference Citation: Dyslexia. (n.d.). Retrieved December 1, 2019, from https://scottishritehospital.org/care-and-treatment/dyslexia.]]> 2019-12-07 15:24:26 UTC https://padlet.com/agonzales44/e734m5s65gei/wish/421177220 TEA- Code of Ethics agonzales44 https://padlet.com/agonzales44/e734m5s65gei/wish/421178009 Ethical Principle (19 TAC § 247.2, § 3(D) Standard 3.4)

Student with dyslexia should not be treated any differently than other students based on the code of ethics. This can be found in the TEA code of ethics Title 19, Part 7, Chapter 247, Rule §247.2, § 3(D) Standard 3.4.

 (D) Standard 3.4. The educator shall not exclude a student from participation in a program, deny benefits to a student, or grant an advantage to a student on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, national origin, religion, family status, or sexual orientation.

Link: https://tea.texas.gov/Texas_Educators/Investigations/Educators__Code_of_Ethics

Reference Citation: Texas Education Agency. (n.d.). Educators' Code of Ethics. Retrieved November 28, 2019, from https://tea.texas.gov/Texas_Educators/Investigations/Educators__Code_of_Ethics.]]> 2019-12-07 15:31:04 UTC https://padlet.com/agonzales44/e734m5s65gei/wish/421178009 Region XV- Education Service Center agonzales44 https://padlet.com/agonzales44/e734m5s65gei/wish/421179159 Region XV has provided a copy of the the 2018 Dyslexia Handbook online. The web site also has the TEA resources hyperlinked.

Link: https://www.esc15.net/Page/400

Reference Citation: Dyslexia / Resources. (n.d.). Retrieved November 28, 2019, from https://www.esc15.net/Page/400.]]> 2019-12-07 15:40:26 UTC https://padlet.com/agonzales44/e734m5s65gei/wish/421179159 Administrative Law agonzales44 https://padlet.com/agonzales44/e734m5s65gei/wish/421180383 This administrative law requires school districts to adhere to the “Dyslexia Handbook” and provides procedures and guidelines for identifying dyslexia and instructional strategies for teachers.

This law benefits teachers, because students are tested early enough that will help them plan for the accommodations the student will need to be successful in their school career and in life. 

About the Law: (only part (c))
  • School districts or charter schools must provide :
    • State Board of Education (SBOE) screenings 
    • Individualized evaluation.
    • Techniques for treating dyslexia . 
  • School districts or charter schools must follow the "Dyslexia Handbook".

Link: http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter074/ch074c.html

Reference Citation: Students with Dyslexia and Related Disorders, Texas. Administrative Code 19 § 74.28(c)
]]> 2019-12-07 15:51:08 UTC https://padlet.com/agonzales44/e734m5s65gei/wish/421180383 Statutory Law agonzales44 https://padlet.com/agonzales44/e734m5s65gei/wish/421180398 This statutory law gives students the right to use technology to help bridge the learning gaps. It mandates the schools are to provide the technology to the students. 

This law benefits the students in many ways. Students who are slow in taking notes or that may have poor handwriting can us a chrome book to keep up. Teachers also benefit from this because they can now read students writings and allows the student to demonstrate their abilities.

About the Law:
  • Schools are to provide visually impaired and students with dsylexia, audio format or digital text when needed.
  • Schools in higher education must provide electronic format within 15 days of written request.

Link:
https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/80R/billtext/html/HB03382F.htm

Reference Citation: Instructional Material For Blind and Visually Impaired Students and Students With Dyslexia, (80(R) HB 3382 § 51.970)
]]> 2019-12-07 15:51:17 UTC https://padlet.com/agonzales44/e734m5s65gei/wish/421180398 Judicial Law agonzales44 https://padlet.com/agonzales44/e734m5s65gei/wish/421180415 Endrew vs. Douglas County- students with autism were falling behind in public school. Parents took him to a private school and sued for tuition reimbursement because public school did not support FAPE. Court ruled in favor of the student.  

This Law can help teachers understand the importance of "free appropriate public education," or FAPE.  Students with dyslexia or any learning disability should not be  treated any different and are entitled to a free education. 

About the Law:
  • The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
    • Does not mean: De Minimis education to a special needs student.
    • Does mean: to give special needs students equal educational opportunities.
  • Defining standards for students and disabilities.
  • Defending students with disabilities have the right to public schools and should not have to pay to get an education.

Link:
https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/580/15-827/

Reference Citation: Endrew v. Douglas County, 580 U.S. (2017)
]]> 2019-12-07 15:51:25 UTC https://padlet.com/agonzales44/e734m5s65gei/wish/421180415 Constitutional Law agonzales44 https://padlet.com/agonzales44/e734m5s65gei/wish/421180441 U.S. Const. Amend XIV

This constitutional law helps special needs students who may have disciplinary actions and due process.  The student is still  allowed their special needs services during this time. 

Applying this law to teachers educating a dyslexic student, it helps the teacher understand that the student are allowed due process. While the student is in disciplinary punishment, they are still entitled to the free and public education and  should still receive special education services.

About the Law:  
  • Equal protection of the laws
    • Regardless of disability.
  • Due process (§1)
    • No one should be deprive of equal protection of the laws.
Link:
https://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/amendmentxiv

Reference Citation: U.S. Const. Amend XIV
]]> 2019-12-07 15:51:38 UTC https://padlet.com/agonzales44/e734m5s65gei/wish/421180441 Education Dive: 3 ways educators nationwide are working to disrupt dyslexia agonzales44 https://padlet.com/agonzales44/e734m5s65gei/wish/421251405 A number of states and districts are embracing more research- and science-based approaches to literacy instruction amid growing awareness of this reading disability.
  • A change in support to dyslexic students requires teachers to be retrained.
  • Not all states are on board for the change in reading instructions.
  • Pilot programs using multi-sensory approach in Virginia.
  • State of Maryland uses one-on-one instructions to dyslexic students.
  • Arkansas- structured literacy approach ( Science of Reading)

Link:
https://www.educationdive.com/news/3-ways-educators-nationwide-are-working-to-disrupt-dyslexia/557019/

Reference Citation: Barack, L. (2019, June 19). 3 ways educators nationwide are working to disrupt dyslexia. Retrieved December 1, 2019, from https://www.educationdive.com/news/3-ways-educators-nationwide-are-working-to-disrupt-dyslexia/557019/.
]]> 2019-12-08 02:47:46 UTC https://padlet.com/agonzales44/e734m5s65gei/wish/421251405 The Times: Dyslexia is more common than you think agonzales44 https://padlet.com/agonzales44/e734m5s65gei/wish/421252332 The article covers how dyslexia is defined and how to address it.
  • A list of actors that have dyslexia and statistics of how many people have dyslexia.
  • Dyslexia definition
  • Dyslexia symptoms
  • Public schools and awareness
  • Busting the myths

Link:
https://www.mywebtimes.com/2019/10/28/dyslexia-is-more-common-than-you-think/anygolb/

Reference Citation: Reynolds, K. (2019, October 31). Dyslexia is more common than you think. Retrieved December 5, 2019, from https://www.mywebtimes.com/2019/10/28/dyslexia-is-more-common-than-you-think/anygolb/.
]]> 2019-12-08 02:57:32 UTC https://padlet.com/agonzales44/e734m5s65gei/wish/421252332 International Dyslexia Association agonzales44 https://padlet.com/agonzales44/e734m5s65gei/wish/421261078 This website helps teachers find up to date information about dyslexia.  It also has information to help find local resources near you, along with a self assessment test. The site has current news articles and social links to keep teachers involved with the dyslexia up dates.

Link:
https://dyslexiaida.org/

Reference Citation: ...until everyone can read! (n.d.). Retrieved December 6, 2019, from https://dyslexiaida.org/.]]> 2019-12-08 04:37:08 UTC https://padlet.com/agonzales44/e734m5s65gei/wish/421261078 Below are brief summaries of the most recommended topics to gain an incite and to know your rights about dyslexia. agonzales44 https://padlet.com/agonzales44/e734m5s65gei/wish/421267644
  • Professional Association: International Dyslexia Association is a great resource for both teachers and parents to get educated on dyslexia. It has several resources hyperlinked within this one resource.
  • Administrative Law: Schools are required to test for dyslexia and follow the Dyslexia Handbook.
  • Statutory Law: Dyslexic students are allowed technology to bridge the gap and give equal educational opportunity.
  • Constitutional Law: Students who have dyslexia and are in disciplinary punishment is still entitled to free public education and allowed due process.
  • Education Service Center/RegionXV: Online Dyslexia handbook and other TEA resources for teachers about trainings and updates on dyslexia.
  • TEA- Code of Ethics: Texas Code of Ethics for students with disabilities.
  • Scottish Rite Hospital: Find information about training and resources available to teachers.
    • The best practice for teachers is the earlier we can identify learning disabilities, the better off our students will be for a successful life. Get familiar with the laws and know where to look for references. Get plugged into support groups and associations when possible. Create a network of teachers that will support one another and exchange information and strategies. Do not be afraid to ask for help from your special education teachers.




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