1. Copyright (c) 2003 Allyn & Bacon Teaching Exceptional, Diverse and At- Risk Students in the General Education Classroom Third Edition Sharon Vaughn Candace S. Bos Jeanne Shay Schumm

2. Copyright (c) 2003 Allyn & Bacon Chapter One Special Education and Inclusive Schooling This multimedia product and its contents are protected under copyright law. The following are prohibited by law: any public performance or display, including transmission of any image over a network; preparation of any derivative work, including the extraction, in whole or in part, of any images; any rental, lease, or lending of the program.

3. Copyright (c) 2003 Allyn & Bacon IDEA Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) All children with disabilities receive an appropriate education through special education and related services

4. Copyright (c) 2003 Allyn & Bacon Primary Characteristics of IDEA Zero reject/Free appropriate public education Child Find Age (birth to age 21) Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Least Restrictive Environment Due Process Confidentiality of Records Advocacy Noncompliance Parent Participation

5. Copyright (c) 2003 Allyn & Bacon The Vocational Rehabilitation Act Prevents any private organization that uses federal funds or any local or state organization from discriminating against persons with disabilities

6. Copyright (c) 2003 Allyn & Bacon Least Restrictive Environment Students are best served in the settings in which they can learn Most will receive services in the general education classroom, with support services as necessary Placement in a more restrictive environment must be made on a student-by-student basis

7. Copyright (c) 2003 Allyn & Bacon Related Services for Students with Disabilities Speech Therapy Audiology Psychological Services Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy Recreation Early Identification and Assessment

8. Copyright (c) 2003 Allyn & Bacon Related Services for Students with Disabilities (continued) Counseling Medical and school health services Transportation Social Work Recreation Orientation and Mobility Services

9. Copyright (c) 2003 Allyn & Bacon Placement in Special Education Part-time placement Full-time Placement Special School or Residential Facility Homebound Instruction

10. Copyright (c) 2003 Allyn & Bacon The Individualized Education Program (IEP) Developed and implemented by the multidisciplinary team (MDT)

11. Copyright (c) 2003 Allyn & Bacon Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Should Include: Representative of the local education agency Classroom teacher Special education teacher Parents Evaluation specialist Student Professionals from related services

12. Copyright (c) 2003 Allyn & Bacon IEP Must Include Student’s present levels of performance Measurable annual goals Special education and related services to be provided to the student Statement of program modifications or supports An explanation of the extent, if any, to which student will not participate with non- disabled peers

13. Copyright (c) 2003 Allyn & Bacon IEP Must Include Individualized modifications for state or district wide assessments Projected date for the beginning of services How progress towards annual goals will be measured method to inform parents of their child’s progress toward annual goals A transition statement

14. Copyright (c) 2003 Allyn & Bacon Persons Who are Required by law to Attend the IEP Meeting Representative of the local education agency School representative other than the teacher Parents or guardians Student Student’s teacher Others whom the parents or school believe can help develop the IEP

15. Copyright (c) 2003 Allyn & Bacon Responsibilities of Classroom Teachers Participating in the referral and planning process Adapting Instruction Collaboration

16. Copyright (c) 2003 Allyn & Bacon What are Disabilities? Mental retardation Hearing impairments Vision impairments Speech and language impairments Learning Disabilities Serious Emotional Disturbance Orthopedic impairments Other health impairments Autism Traumatic brain injury Deafness and blindness Multiple disabilities

17. Copyright (c) 2003 Allyn & Bacon Prereferral Assistance Team Provide suggestions to classroom teachers Accommodate students’ academic and behavioral needs Reduce the need for referral to special education Assist the teacher with the referral process, if necessary

18. Copyright (c) 2003 Allyn & Bacon Transition: Expanding the Impact of IDEA Early intervention services beginning at birth Transition Services – A coordinated set of activities for a student with a disability – Designed within an outcome-oriented process – Promotes movement from school to post-school activities

19. Copyright (c) 2003 Allyn & Bacon Inclusion Mainstreaming Inclusion Full Inclusion

20. Copyright (c) 2003 Allyn & Bacon Guiding Practices for Educating Students with Disabilities Academic and social progress of students with disabilities should be closely monitored and adjustments made if needed Provide students with disabilities ample experiences with nondisabled peers without abolishing required special education support services