Assignment:
After reviewing Parts B and C of IDEA, research one academic article that addresses an issue from one of the 11 topics noted below. The article will need to be applicable to special education as well as early childhood education and allow you to examine the ethics involved, and the application of professional practice.
1. Nondiscriminatory Identification and Evaluation and Appropriate Evaluation
2. Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)
3. Categories of Disabilities
4. Child Find
5. Individual Education Plan (IEP)
6. Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)
7. Related Services
8. Early Intervening Services
9. Due Process and Procedural Safeguards - Parental Rights/Advocacy.
10. Parent and Student Participation and Shared Decision Making
11. FERPA/Confidentiality
In 750 to 1,000 words, write an essay that discusses the following points based on the article and issue you have selected:
• Background information important to the issue and any definitions that are relevant.
• Address the legal and ethical components or violations of IDEA present in the article.
• Explanation on how special education professionals working with early childhood learners could use this information to inform best practices.
Support your essay with a minimum of 3 to 5 scholarly resources
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.