Imagine you are a special education teacher. You have been asked by your principal to prepare a presentation for the general education teachers in your school on learner rights and teacher responsibilities related to special education.
Research the following topics related to special education:
Federal and State laws Issues Policies Learner rights Teacher responsibilities Codes of ethics Professional standards Professional expectations Create a 12- to 15-slide presentation.
Use a presentation tool from the Technology Resources Library. Click on Web Tools in the Table of Contents. Next, click on Presentation Tools in the body of the section. You may also use PowerPoint to create your presentation. Include the following in your presentation:
Introduction to special education At least 3 relevant laws and policies at the state and federal level Review “About IDEA,” including the Child Find mandate. Review “Education of Students with Disabilities : Federal and State Laws: 50 State Survey of Special Education Laws & Regulations” from the Franklin Law Library for state laws and policies. Expectations of the profession Codes of ethics Professional standards of practice, including: Practices for advocating to meet the needs of all learners Practices to promote learners meeting their full potential Practices to demonstrate respect for learners as individuals with differing personal and family backgrounds and various skills, abilities, and interests Practices to demonstrate collaboration with learners, families, and colleagues Support your findings with 3 references.
Include references and in-text citations for all sources used to support your work.