Legal and Ethical Project by Brittney Swaringin https://padlet.com/bswaringin/lqer4a64xn9rbxm1 Special Education Expectations en-us 2021-03-10 01:03:57 UTC 2026-02-12 23:36:57 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4da.png #1 Professional Perspective/Audience/Topic: bswaringin https://padlet.com/bswaringin/lqer4a64xn9rbxm1/wish/1290585792 My field of education is elementary school, I teach second grade. This being my first year of teaching I have learned so many important things from my experience. I believe the general education teachers expectation are important to know and be held accountable to especially during a mainstream special education learning platform. My legal guides topic is teacher expectation for specials education and the importance of SPED student learning mainstream. During my first year of teaching experience I am working with students who are in the special education program. I am working with these students by following their IEP's and communicating with the SPED teacher and parents as much as I can. The awareness of expectation and legal obligations to supporting these students is so important in order for them to be successful ]]> 2021-03-10 01:05:40 UTC https://padlet.com/bswaringin/lqer4a64xn9rbxm1/wish/1290585792 #2 Summary of Topic: bswaringin https://padlet.com/bswaringin/lqer4a64xn9rbxm1/wish/1290586266 This Legal Guide topic is important to my field as a general education teacher this is because I still have expectations to uphold for students with disabilities. From my personal experience I am currently working with students within the special education program. These students are learning in the most least restricted environment of a general education classroom with their peers. This environment gives them a fair and equal education but their individual needs and goals still must be met but an educator to support their learning. 
The lack of knowledge and experience general educator have about special education is an issue within this area of education. When there are students who would most benefit from a LRE the classroom education in the general environment they are placed to learn mainstream with their peers. The teacher much be aware of these students, their disabilities, their learning goals, and how to differentiate for their students. ]]> 2021-03-10 01:05:50 UTC https://padlet.com/bswaringin/lqer4a64xn9rbxm1/wish/1290586266 #3 Professional Association: bswaringin https://padlet.com/bswaringin/lqer4a64xn9rbxm1/wish/1290586796 The K12 - ASCD is an association for educators to further their knowledge in a variety of areas. After college and receiving your degree to be a teacher, your learning does not stop their. As teachers we are forever learning from our colleagues, students, and resourceful organizations such as this one. 
This association has all different kinds of trainings one of the important topics provided is "Inclusion and Special Education". This association provide resources to learn more about this topic and its importance through virtual professional developments, articles, and books.]]> 2021-03-10 01:06:00 UTC https://padlet.com/bswaringin/lqer4a64xn9rbxm1/wish/1290586796 #4 Current News Articles bswaringin https://padlet.com/bswaringin/lqer4a64xn9rbxm1/wish/1290587386 Inclusion learning is the best type of environment for students with and without disabilities. "It doesn’t take away from one group to focus on another—quite the opposite. It enhances the ability of non-disabled kids to cooperate, work together, understand and value different perspectives, think critically, and even test well" (Grieco, 2019). When students are collaborating among their peers they are learning together and from each others, this is allowing everyone to be successful in the general education classroom.

]]> 2021-03-10 01:06:12 UTC https://padlet.com/bswaringin/lqer4a64xn9rbxm1/wish/1290587386 #5 Current News Articles bswaringin https://padlet.com/bswaringin/lqer4a64xn9rbxm1/wish/1290587922 There are beliefs that students with disabilities who are separated from learning with their peers causes a lag in their academic success. "According to the Learning Policy Institute, only 13% of students in special education met or exceeded the state’s math standards in 2018-19, compared to 43% of their peers, even though the majority of students in special education have conditions such as dyslexia, epilepsy, deafness or speech impairments that don’t affect their cognitive abilities" (Jones, 2020). These students are not held at the same standards as the general population. So students with any disabilities are not be challenged and push for academic success. ]]> 2021-03-10 01:06:23 UTC https://padlet.com/bswaringin/lqer4a64xn9rbxm1/wish/1290587922 #6 Original Sources of Law: - Constitutional bswaringin https://padlet.com/bswaringin/lqer4a64xn9rbxm1/wish/1290588718 The law of Individuals with Disabilities Education is constitutional law within the United States it is also known as IDEA. This law is the new and replacement of the Education for all Handicapped Children Act (EHA). This gives individuals with disabilities the rights to intervention services that apply to children born until 2 years old and 3 year old's through the age of 21 for special education services. It will help ensure these children have a free appropriate public education. During that education these students must be provided with intervention services that help meet their individual goals. This education act that was passed in 2004 is known as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; this is the recreated version from the original act in 1990. The President stated, "The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 will help children learn better by promoting accountability for results, enhancing parent involvement, using proven practices and materials, providing more flexibility, and reducing paperwork burdens for teachers, states and local school districts."(Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act 2004, 2015).
This law in the special education program is an important motion of expectations to fulfill. The general and special education teachers have a responsibility to students in the program. These students are serviced through goals known as IEP, these are individualized goals for the students to receive accommodations or modifications that will allow them to be successful in the classroom. These instructors must meet each student's individual needs by law. This is the students in the special education program's rights according to their disabilities. As educators this is one of expectations whether you are a special educator or a general education teacher.


The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), 20 U.S.C. § 1400 (1990).

]]> 2021-03-10 01:06:39 UTC https://padlet.com/bswaringin/lqer4a64xn9rbxm1/wish/1290588718 #7 Original Sources of Law:- Statutory bswaringin https://padlet.com/bswaringin/lqer4a64xn9rbxm1/wish/1290589362 The Americans with Disabilities Act was passed in 1990 as well. This act was put into place to put protection over students with disabilities. These students are ensured to have a fair education so they avoid discrimination during class, activities, and/or with teachers. “The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in several areas, including employment, transportation, public accommodations, communications and access to state and local government’ programs and services” (U.S. Department of Labor, 2020). This law is implemented in school and in the real world such as college and careers. People with disabilities have the right to an education, to holding a job or career, and many more life milestones like all people. In the ADA it helps ensure these peoples fair and equal opportunities in their lives. 

Americans with Disabilities Act 42 U.S.C. § 12101


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In the year 2015 the latest law was created, the judicial law called Every Student Succeeds Act or also known as ESSA. This act is a  reauthorized version of the No Child Left Behind Act. This is the main law used for students who are kindergarten through twelfth grade. This allows educators to differentiate academics for their students' individual learning needs. The educators must provide an equal academic opportunity and the rights to special education services if necessary. This law protects students with disabilities and who have high-needs, this ensures that they will have a fair and equal education. 

Every Student Succeeds Act, 20 U.S.C. § 6301 (2015).
https://www.ed.gov/essa?src=rn

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Students are offered what is called the Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) that allows students to receive a fair and equal education such as their peers do. The Free Appropriate Public Education law protects the students' privacy and educational records. Parents of students who have disabilities and are serviced through special education have the right to their students academic records. The educators must keep updated information and education records in order to have the proper documentation that supports the students abilities. The parents can request to view any of their child’s records at any time and can request a hearing if they have reason to believe that their child’s academic record is inaccurate such as report card grades. 

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99)


]]> 2021-03-10 01:07:29 UTC https://padlet.com/bswaringin/lqer4a64xn9rbxm1/wish/1290591185 #10 Local Administrative Law/Policy/Rule: bswaringin https://padlet.com/bswaringin/lqer4a64xn9rbxm1/wish/1290592167  This local Texas Charter school identifies special education within their student handbook. Acknowledging this education program allows parents and students to be comfortable with the school know their education is supported and protected.  . "TLCA incorporates special needs students into a mainstream environment that encourages inclusion" (TLCA Student Handbook, 2019). Encouraging inclusion for all students to support successful learning for students with special needs was influenced through the Least Restrictive Environment Movement. This important movement influences students to be given a fair education and allow students with disabilities to learn and work alongside their peers in the school.  

Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) Movement 
§300.114-§300.117]]> 2021-03-10 01:07:47 UTC https://padlet.com/bswaringin/lqer4a64xn9rbxm1/wish/1290592167 #11 Ethical Principle: bswaringin https://padlet.com/bswaringin/lqer4a64xn9rbxm1/wish/1290592784 According to the Educators code of ethics here in Texas states "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" ( Educators' Code of Ethics, 2018). This standard is clear how educators must treat all students fair and equally at school. Students who may be apart of the SPED program should still be held to a high standard in their academics and behavior. ]]> 2021-03-10 01:07:59 UTC https://padlet.com/bswaringin/lqer4a64xn9rbxm1/wish/1290592784 #12 Non-Law Source: bswaringin https://padlet.com/bswaringin/lqer4a64xn9rbxm1/wish/1290593560 There are many important reasons for students with disabilities to be placed in a Least Restrictive Environment such as a general education classroom. There are two types of Least Restrictive Environment these are known as inclusion and mainstreaming. "A mainstream classroom is a general education classroom. Mainstreaming means putting your child with special education needs in the general education classroom for some or most of the day" (Morin, 2020). Mainstreaming allows students with more severe disabilities to have the opportunities of learning with their peers. "Inclusion goes beyond placement in a general education class. It also aims to have a child participate in the classroom lessons and extracurricular activities" (Morin, 2020). Inclusion is more including students with disabilities in the general education environment daily, this gives these students an equal opportunity to school with their needs still being met. ]]> 2021-03-10 01:08:11 UTC https://padlet.com/bswaringin/lqer4a64xn9rbxm1/wish/1290593560 #13 Bulleted list of Recommendations / Best Practices for Compliance: bswaringin https://padlet.com/bswaringin/lqer4a64xn9rbxm1/wish/1290595571 -It is important for general education teachers to be educated on the expectations and services they must offers to special education students. 
-Special Education students have the legal rights to a fair and equal education with their peers. 
-Students with and/or with out disabilities can all benefit from collaborating together in the general education environment. 
-Students with disabilities should still be held to a high standard, they can be challenged to achieve academic success. 
-The Least Restrictive environment allows and supports students in the special education program to be taught in a mainstream or inclusive environment. 
-The IDEA law for special education supports students with disabilities to be taught and supported for their individual needs, which may be to be taught in a LRE in the general education classroom. ]]> 2021-03-10 01:08:45 UTC https://padlet.com/bswaringin/lqer4a64xn9rbxm1/wish/1290595571 References bswaringin https://padlet.com/bswaringin/lqer4a64xn9rbxm1/wish/1306204345 About IDEA. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. https://sites.ed.gov/idea/about-idea/.

Americans with Disabilities Act. U.S. Department of Labor Seal. https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/disability/ada.

Ascd. (2021). Inclusion and Special Education. Inclusion and Special Education - Articles, Books, Resources. http://www.ascd.org/research-a-topic/inclusion-and-special-education-resources.aspx. 

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2018, September 14). Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/phlp/publications/topic/ferpa.html.

Grieco, H. (2021, January 22). Students With Disabilities Deserve Inclusion. It's Also the Best Way to Teach (Opinion). Education Week. https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-students-with-disabilities-deserve-inclusion-its-also-the-best-way-to-teach/2019/05.

Jones, C. (2020, November 30). Less siloed, more inclusive: Changes to special education teacher preparation expected to have big impact on schools. EdSource. https://edsource.org/2020/less-siloed-more-inclusive-changes-to-special-education-teacher-preparation-expected-to-have-big-impact-on-schools/644367.

Morin, A. (2020, October 22). Least Restrictive Environment (LRE): What You Need to Know. Understood. https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/special-services/special-education-basics/least-restrictive-environment-lre-what-you-need-to-know. 

U.S. Department of Education. Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) | U.S. Department of Education. https://www.ed.gov/essa?src=rn. 

Vanderbilt Peabody College. (2021). Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). Iris Center. https://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/wp-content/uploads/pdf_info_briefs/IRIS_Least_Restrictive_Environment_InfoBrief_092519.pdf. 
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