WGU D002 Professional, Ethical, and Legal
Practices for Special Education| PA and OA
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D002 Professional, Ethical, and Legal Practices for Special Education| PA and
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,Within 90 calendar days of receiving Within 30 calendar days of the initial
the parent consent or as mandated assessment or as determined by the
by federal guidelines. school board.
Within 60 calendar days of
Within 120 calendar days of the
receiving the parent consent or
referral or as specified by state
within the timeline established
regulations.
by the individual state.
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Definition
• Behavior Does the student's behavior interfere with their own learning
or the learning of others? If yes, the team discusses how to use positive
behavior interventions and supports to address the behavior. An FBA
and BIP may be recommended.
• Limited English Proficiency. What language supports are needed in
addition to services for the disability? LEP is NOT a disability.
• Blind and Visual Impairment. Discussion on appropriateness of use of
Braille and instruction in Braille.
• Communication Needs. This discussion applies to all students. What
skills does the student have? Do they communicate effectively? This is
a very important area for non-verbal students. For students who are
Deaf or Hard of Hearing, the team must discuss opportunities for
instruction in the student's language and communication mode.
• Assistive Technology. Does the student need assistive technology,
devices and/or services?
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What are the rules for eligibility
What does IDEA require for an initial
determination for Specific Learning
evaluation?
Disabilities?
What are special factors that What do IDEA 2004 and the
must be considered in the IEP? regulations say about FAPE?
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Term
Who are the mandatory IEP team members?
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• Parents
• At least one general education teacher
• At least one special education teacher
• Local Education Agency (LEA) representative. This representative must be
knowledgeable of both special and general education and availability of
resources. Often this is a school principal.
• Someone who can interpret the instructional implications of evaluation
results. For initial evaluations, this is often the school psychologist.
Overview: Most impactful, important, and famous court decisions in US history.
Called for Topeka school districts to end racial segregation in its schools.
Ruling: Unanimously ruled that segregation violates the 14th amendment Separate
educational are inherently unequal
Impact: Set the stage for future court decisions regarding students with disabilities.
It determined that ALL students should have an equal opportunity in education. It
became the basis for every SPED court case that would follow.
Practices for Special Education| PA and OA
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D002 Professional, Ethical, and Legal Practices for Special Education| PA and
OA
,Within 90 calendar days of receiving Within 30 calendar days of the initial
the parent consent or as mandated assessment or as determined by the
by federal guidelines. school board.
Within 60 calendar days of
Within 120 calendar days of the
receiving the parent consent or
referral or as specified by state
within the timeline established
regulations.
by the individual state.
Don't know?
, 2 of 127
Definition
• Behavior Does the student's behavior interfere with their own learning
or the learning of others? If yes, the team discusses how to use positive
behavior interventions and supports to address the behavior. An FBA
and BIP may be recommended.
• Limited English Proficiency. What language supports are needed in
addition to services for the disability? LEP is NOT a disability.
• Blind and Visual Impairment. Discussion on appropriateness of use of
Braille and instruction in Braille.
• Communication Needs. This discussion applies to all students. What
skills does the student have? Do they communicate effectively? This is
a very important area for non-verbal students. For students who are
Deaf or Hard of Hearing, the team must discuss opportunities for
instruction in the student's language and communication mode.
• Assistive Technology. Does the student need assistive technology,
devices and/or services?
Give this one a try later!
What are the rules for eligibility
What does IDEA require for an initial
determination for Specific Learning
evaluation?
Disabilities?
What are special factors that What do IDEA 2004 and the
must be considered in the IEP? regulations say about FAPE?
, Don't know?
3 of 127
Term
Who are the mandatory IEP team members?
Give this one a try later!
• Parents
• At least one general education teacher
• At least one special education teacher
• Local Education Agency (LEA) representative. This representative must be
knowledgeable of both special and general education and availability of
resources. Often this is a school principal.
• Someone who can interpret the instructional implications of evaluation
results. For initial evaluations, this is often the school psychologist.
Overview: Most impactful, important, and famous court decisions in US history.
Called for Topeka school districts to end racial segregation in its schools.
Ruling: Unanimously ruled that segregation violates the 14th amendment Separate
educational are inherently unequal
Impact: Set the stage for future court decisions regarding students with disabilities.
It determined that ALL students should have an equal opportunity in education. It
became the basis for every SPED court case that would follow.
