Special education law as well as many other laws in which we function through at times can present terms that bring to question their intent and/or meaning. Chapter 2 titled “IDEA Terminology” attempts to provide the reader a clarification of 19 key terms that are listed in Section 504 and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) 2004. The focus is interpreting the terms within law that Congress proposed as well as the presentation of court cases that further support the definitions presented.
The content presented within the chapter that focused on proving educational benefit provided insightful information. From my fieldwork hours I have gained an understanding that IEP goals must be measurable however I was not aware of the factors that you need to consider in developing these goals to ensure the IEP is providing meaningful educational benefit to the student. The text stated that “teacher observations” and “report cards” do not meet the criteria nor are they defensible in a court hearing. It is suggested that students be assessed through standard scores due to their accuracy in measuring student progress.
This information is imperative when developing goals as a school psychologist as well as when goals are written by other professionals that are included …show more content…
“Stay put” is applicable when a district recommends a change of placement with the inclusion of disciplinary change of placement and the parent disagrees and they request a due process hearing. During this timeframe the child is entitled to their current placement until a resolution is reached. School psychologists often serve as the forefront of implementing and informing other professionals of the laws in special education. Being well informed of the legalities of “stay put” is critical in ensuring that the students in this situation are being provided with all of their legal rights as set forth within their
The content presented within the chapter that focused on proving educational benefit provided insightful information. From my fieldwork hours I have gained an understanding that IEP goals must be measurable however I was not aware of the factors that you need to consider in developing these goals to ensure the IEP is providing meaningful educational benefit to the student. The text stated that “teacher observations” and “report cards” do not meet the criteria nor are they defensible in a court hearing. It is suggested that students be assessed through standard scores due to their accuracy in measuring student progress.
This information is imperative when developing goals as a school psychologist as well as when goals are written by other professionals that are included …show more content…
“Stay put” is applicable when a district recommends a change of placement with the inclusion of disciplinary change of placement and the parent disagrees and they request a due process hearing. During this timeframe the child is entitled to their current placement until a resolution is reached. School psychologists often serve as the forefront of implementing and informing other professionals of the laws in special education. Being well informed of the legalities of “stay put” is critical in ensuring that the students in this situation are being provided with all of their legal rights as set forth within their