include providing grants‚ funds early intervention services‚ and supports research and professional development programs. Once a child is eligible for special education services‚ the individualized education program (IEP) is created by the parents‚ teachers‚ and other school staff. IEP is the basic rights of children with disabilities. It is important that the parents be fully informed and able to make decisions about their child. Right now‚ "Congress is in the process of reauthorizing IDEA‚ and
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The Impact of Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973‚ and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) 2004‚ on the Education of Children with Disabilities Abstract Education is regarded as a fundamental right in the United States. Up until the 1970’s‚ however‚ children with disabilities were being denied this right. Congress passed landmark legislation to redress this injustice‚ beginning with the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973‚ and culminating with the
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Is the Inclusive Classroom Model Workable? One of the most rewarding years in my seventeen year teaching career was the year I had a full inclusion class. The amazing part was that my students didn’t even know that I was their special education teacher. They viewed me as just one of their teachers. The regular education students also had no idea that I was there especially for the ten students that had Individual Education Plans. After having a year like that you would think that my answer
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Running head: EFFECTIVE INCLUSION Effective Inclusion Practices David Cooper‚ University of Phoenix Online January 21‚ 2008 Inclusion describes the development of services to those with disabilities‚ while attending classes in a general educational setting. The IDEA mandates that all children regardless of their disability have the right to a free and appropriate education‚ in the least restrictive environment. Although the IDEA does not require inclusion
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Critically analyse differences between social and medical models of disability Medical model thinking ( disabled children are seen as a "problem" and have to adapt as best they can to fit into the world around them). It is the child’s fault. There is diagnosis and labelling. The disability becomes the centre of attention. The child will be segregated from "the norm". Ordinary needs are not acknowledged or not given priority. The world around the child remains unchanged. Social model
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Nicole Pannella Parent Interview I decided to interview a family friend whose son‚ Christopher‚ was pretty much diagnosed with Down syndrome at birth. Being a family friend‚ I have been around Christopher on occasion for a few years now. His big smiles and hugs or silly dances can brighten up anyone’s day. In fact he is one of the reasons I decided to peruse special education. Christopher was first officially diagnosed with Down syndrome upon being born. Alyssa‚ mother of Chris‚ told that she
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Your Right to Confidentiality The school must inform you of your rights concerning your child’s records; grant you access to your child’s records‚ and have procedures available to your rights to challenge or amend the results you feel may be inaccurate. Schools should also protect you from disclosure of your child’s information to third parties without your consent. Your Consent to get Your Child Services You must give the school your consent before they begin any services to your child.
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advanced or slightly behind‚ these children’s needs are recognized and catered for in 1:1 sessions to help them achieve their individual goals. Some children are given an individual education plan (IEP)‚ which aims to achieve skills in a set time frame with support from their peers. Children given an IEP include children with: * learning disabilities * attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) * emotional disorders * cognitive challenges * autism * hearing
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Final Reflection I have come to learn that we all possess caring minds‚ listening skills‚ sincere attitudes‚ and the utmost willingness to clarify things. I believe that I can develop those effective communication skills further as I work as a teacher. My biggest concern is the parents rejecting my sincere attitude to improve communication in and out of the classroom environment‚ and in doing so‚ refuse to listen or abide to classroom rules. Although I am not sure whether the four characteristics
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