IDEA Outline
Federal Statue: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Introduction of the Federal Statue
Children with severe disabilities had very few rights in the educational setting until the adoption of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EAHCA). Congress enacted the act in 1975, which required all schools receiving federal funds to provide disabled children an equal access to public education and mandated they be placed in the least restrictive environment (IDEA, 2004). In 1990 the EAHCA is currently enacted as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The amendment to the EAHCA requires school districts to assist disabled students with transitioning from high school to postsecondary life. IDEA was amended again …show more content…
in 2004, and allows school districts to provide adequate instruction and intervention for students to help keep them out of special education.
Major Provisions
1. Definitions
a.) Children with Disabilities- List of students with disabilities who need special education services including; deafness, visual impairment, and many other conditions
b.) Free Appropriate Public Education- Provides students with services which are at no expense to parents and meets the standards of State education agency.
c.) Special Education- Includes specially designed instruction to parents at no cost.
d.) Related services - Services required to assist children with disability to benefit from special education.
2. Individualized Education Program (IEP)- An IEP is a written statement specialized for each student with a disability developed in an annual meeting. The IEP includes an educational performance of students, annual goals of the student, and much more.
3. Procedural Safeguards- These safeguards include the rights of parents to examine educational records, opportunity for parents to present complaints, right to obtain an independent educational evaluation, and many more safeguards.
4. Due Process Hearings- Parents may have counsel from outside sources with special knowledge and have fair treatment through due process.
5. Early Intervention Amendments- Covers children from birth to three who are showing signs or are diagnosed with delayed development.
6. Least Restrictive Environment- Students with disabilities must be educated with nondisabled students to the most maximum extent.
Discussion
The passing of EAHCA which would later become IDEA was a major advancement for students with disabilities in the educational setting.
Before the passing of this act children who were severely disabled were not able to receive a quality education. The education that they received was in complete isolation of other students. These new sets of laws required schools to develop programs that would assist the educational needs of these students. Individualized Education Plans or I.E.P.s were created to help assist students and teachers in obtaining state and federal academic requirements. The I.E.P. needs to be clear and concise so the teachers and students can understand the effectiveness of the document. Not only were schools required to assist special needs students, but federal funding was increased to help make sure schools have the necessary resources to help these students. The act also opened up the doors to parents of these students. It allowed the decision making of parents to be fairer and focused on the best solution for the child. Since the implementation of EAHCA and later IDEA children with disabilities are achieving at higher levels that would have never been thought of in past decades. IDEA has been changed since 1975 but the bottom line of the act is the fair treatment for all students in …show more content…
education.
References
Appendix F: Key provisions of the individuals with disabilities education act. (2006). Ojjdp.gov. Retrieved from https://www.ojjdp.gov/pubs/walls/appen-f.html
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1400 (2004)
State Statue: Youth Suicide and Bullying, H.R. 1386, 82nd Legislature. (2011).
Introduction of the State Statue
Children are experiencing significant health problems in the early adolescent years.
The pressures facing the youth of America include a myriad of different problems including; adapting to puberty, succeeding academically, and making college and career goals. These pressures if left unaddressed can lead to violence and eventually suicide. House Bill 1386 was passed during the 82nd Legislative session in 2011 and became effective on September 1, 2011. The bill is a direct amendment of the Texas Education Code Chapter 11.252 relating to district improvement plans which intend to help student performance. The bill requires schools to have a suicide prevention plan on campus to help counteract the pressure of adolescents. As well as having a suicide prevention plan, the bill states the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and the Texas Education Agency (TEA) will work in unison to provide a best practice list of early health
interventions.
Major Provisions
1. District improvement plans must consist of a needs assessment that gauge student performance.
2. The district must measure performance objectives for all student populations including special education.
3. The district must have strategies in place to help student achievement, including instructional methods for students not performing at high levels and dropout reductions.
4. Provide parents and teachers more information on how to improve student knowledge of higher education.
5. Resources to help implement the strategies in place.
6. Hire staff to ensure the strategies work
7. Monitor the success of the strategies
8. Evaluate if the strategies in play are successful.
Discussion
One in every five children will experience some type of mental health problem during their educational career. During the adolescent years of life students are faced with many different pressures. These pressures if left unattended can lead students to be depressed, have increased anxiety, and can lead to violence or thoughts of suicide. It is the responsibility of school campuses to make safe environments for students. Section 11.252 of the Texas Education Code and the House Bill 1386 try to counteract the issue of mental illness and suicidal thoughts by making a plan of action for all school districts. School districts are now required to have a suicide prevention plan in place to help students that may be experiencing mental illness. The prevention plans are designed to address the risk factors of suicide. If school faculty members understand the risk factors associated with suicide, they can help identify students with mental illness more rapidly. Not only are there prevention plans, but teachers are now required to take training courses to recognize the early signs of mental health problems. Better training for staff members allows teachers to have a better understanding of the mental conditions which students may bear. Prevention plans combined with more training for staff will hopefully save lives of students in need.
Introduction of the Federal Statue
Children with severe disabilities had very few rights in the educational setting until the adoption of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EAHCA). Congress enacted the act in 1975, which required all schools receiving federal funds to provide disabled children an equal access to public education and mandated they be placed in the least restrictive environment (IDEA, 2004). In 1990 the EAHCA is currently enacted as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The amendment to the EAHCA requires school districts to assist disabled students with transitioning from high school to postsecondary life. IDEA was amended again …show more content…
in 2004, and allows school districts to provide adequate instruction and intervention for students to help keep them out of special education.
Major Provisions
1. Definitions
a.) Children with Disabilities- List of students with disabilities who need special education services including; deafness, visual impairment, and many other conditions
b.) Free Appropriate Public Education- Provides students with services which are at no expense to parents and meets the standards of State education agency.
c.) Special Education- Includes specially designed instruction to parents at no cost.
d.) Related services - Services required to assist children with disability to benefit from special education.
2. Individualized Education Program (IEP)- An IEP is a written statement specialized for each student with a disability developed in an annual meeting. The IEP includes an educational performance of students, annual goals of the student, and much more.
3. Procedural Safeguards- These safeguards include the rights of parents to examine educational records, opportunity for parents to present complaints, right to obtain an independent educational evaluation, and many more safeguards.
4. Due Process Hearings- Parents may have counsel from outside sources with special knowledge and have fair treatment through due process.
5. Early Intervention Amendments- Covers children from birth to three who are showing signs or are diagnosed with delayed development.
6. Least Restrictive Environment- Students with disabilities must be educated with nondisabled students to the most maximum extent.
Discussion
The passing of EAHCA which would later become IDEA was a major advancement for students with disabilities in the educational setting.
Before the passing of this act children who were severely disabled were not able to receive a quality education. The education that they received was in complete isolation of other students. These new sets of laws required schools to develop programs that would assist the educational needs of these students. Individualized Education Plans or I.E.P.s were created to help assist students and teachers in obtaining state and federal academic requirements. The I.E.P. needs to be clear and concise so the teachers and students can understand the effectiveness of the document. Not only were schools required to assist special needs students, but federal funding was increased to help make sure schools have the necessary resources to help these students. The act also opened up the doors to parents of these students. It allowed the decision making of parents to be fairer and focused on the best solution for the child. Since the implementation of EAHCA and later IDEA children with disabilities are achieving at higher levels that would have never been thought of in past decades. IDEA has been changed since 1975 but the bottom line of the act is the fair treatment for all students in …show more content…
education.
References
Appendix F: Key provisions of the individuals with disabilities education act. (2006). Ojjdp.gov. Retrieved from https://www.ojjdp.gov/pubs/walls/appen-f.html
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1400 (2004)
State Statue: Youth Suicide and Bullying, H.R. 1386, 82nd Legislature. (2011).
Introduction of the State Statue
Children are experiencing significant health problems in the early adolescent years.
The pressures facing the youth of America include a myriad of different problems including; adapting to puberty, succeeding academically, and making college and career goals. These pressures if left unaddressed can lead to violence and eventually suicide. House Bill 1386 was passed during the 82nd Legislative session in 2011 and became effective on September 1, 2011. The bill is a direct amendment of the Texas Education Code Chapter 11.252 relating to district improvement plans which intend to help student performance. The bill requires schools to have a suicide prevention plan on campus to help counteract the pressure of adolescents. As well as having a suicide prevention plan, the bill states the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and the Texas Education Agency (TEA) will work in unison to provide a best practice list of early health
interventions.
Major Provisions
1. District improvement plans must consist of a needs assessment that gauge student performance.
2. The district must measure performance objectives for all student populations including special education.
3. The district must have strategies in place to help student achievement, including instructional methods for students not performing at high levels and dropout reductions.
4. Provide parents and teachers more information on how to improve student knowledge of higher education.
5. Resources to help implement the strategies in place.
6. Hire staff to ensure the strategies work
7. Monitor the success of the strategies
8. Evaluate if the strategies in play are successful.
Discussion
One in every five children will experience some type of mental health problem during their educational career. During the adolescent years of life students are faced with many different pressures. These pressures if left unattended can lead students to be depressed, have increased anxiety, and can lead to violence or thoughts of suicide. It is the responsibility of school campuses to make safe environments for students. Section 11.252 of the Texas Education Code and the House Bill 1386 try to counteract the issue of mental illness and suicidal thoughts by making a plan of action for all school districts. School districts are now required to have a suicide prevention plan in place to help students that may be experiencing mental illness. The prevention plans are designed to address the risk factors of suicide. If school faculty members understand the risk factors associated with suicide, they can help identify students with mental illness more rapidly. Not only are there prevention plans, but teachers are now required to take training courses to recognize the early signs of mental health problems. Better training for staff members allows teachers to have a better understanding of the mental conditions which students may bear. Prevention plans combined with more training for staff will hopefully save lives of students in need.