Competency 13 (Becoming An Ec-6 Teacher In Texas)

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acceptable use policy

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expectations for the use of school resources by students and faculty

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Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) committee

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a committee who determines IEPs, who qualifies for special ed and determines the end of special services

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Child Protective Services

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the agency which neglect or abuse of a child is notified

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commissioner of education

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educational officer who is responsible for overseeing the implementation of legistion in the schools and districts

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corporal punishment

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punishing a child physically

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due process

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procedures teachers and schools must follow in regards to disciplinary actions

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Educators' Code of Ethics

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guidelines for the ethical conduct of educators

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excessive force

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using more force than necessary in restraining or disciplining a child

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Fair Use doctrine

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a part of the federal law that regulates copyrights

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Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

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a parent's or child's right to confidentiality of

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Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)

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part of the IDEA that guarantees special education and relates services at public cost

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inclusion

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integrating students with special needs into regular classrooms

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Individual Education Plan (IEP)

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a plan created by the ARD committee to meet the specific needs of a child

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Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA)

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federal law requiring the provision of special services to students with disabilities

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Least restrictive environment (LRE)

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part of IDEA that requires special education students to be educated in regular classrooms

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local school board

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the board elected by the community to oversee the operations of schools

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negligence

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when a teacher neglets his or her duty to keep the child safe

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principal

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the head master of an individual school

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Public Law 94-192

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provides appropriate and free education to children who qualify.

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State Board of Educator Certificaion (SBEC)

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a TEA agency that is responsible for all rules relating to educators (certification, code of ethics, etc)

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State Board of Education (SBOE)

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state-level electees that are responsible for the education in the state

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superintendent

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chief educational leader who is responsible for the provision of quality education from the district

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Texas Education Agency

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the administrative state agency that assists in the develompent and enforcement of education laws