Free Appropriate Public Education

The federal government created a law called IDEA. This law is one that provides securities and protections for students with any type of disability. As this came into place, many benefits and opportunities arose for children who were in the public classroom and the children were soon to be entering the public education system. The law exhibits parent involvement and gives them information and assurance that their child will be provided with a public education, at no cost. A nondiscretionary evaluation will be given to the student that will not discriminate their age, race, culture, language, and or background. Each child will receive a written IEP, that will be reviewed and implemented on a continuous basis. Also, the child will be placed …show more content…
The first being, FAPE, Free Appropriate Public Education. Like I stated earlier, EVERY student will have the same opportunity. It emphasized on the fact that students in special education deserves and should have the opportunity for their needs to be met to guide them and prepare them for their future. Their IEP’s should be meaningful and prepare them to live an independent life past school. It is the districts over the public schools that are responsible for making sure every child with any sort of disability is included and has a FAPE. The second principal considers the students’ Learning Environment. In order for this to happen there has to be an IEP team that decides where a student’s least restricted learning environment is and what modifications need to be considered. There are different levels of educational services for students with disabilities. So the IEP, which considers the content knowledge, LRE, and modifications, is extremely important. This is what is considered to be other principals that are core to the IDEA …show more content…
When thinking about inclusion, there are both advantages and disadvantages. Some of the advantages I see from inclusive practices are that the general education students are able to guide others and be models in academics and social and behavioral skills. Sometimes it’s the other way around. Students with disabilities are also able to make friends and feel just like the other students when in an accepting, loving environment. Students that are in inclusion are able to exceed and have higher expectation and skill retention. Finding yourself in a classroom that is full of positivity, motivation, and encouragement, can encourage students to achieve their greatest potential. There are also a lot of positive friendships that form. General Ed students in the classroom can befriend and encourage students with disabilities which will encompass student self-esteem. Students that are receiving inclusion services promotes teachers and all staff members to work together more collaborate with others that they may have not worked with much otherwise. Students are also able to solve problems and learn how to cope with others that may not be just like