I.D.E.A and A.D.A Federal Legislation Directing Special Education for Children with Special Needs Courtney Lapham-Simpson

Objectives Discuss the specific federal laws of I.D.E.A and A.D.A. Discuss the specific federal laws of I.D.E.A and A.D.A. Review the purpose and applications of I.D.E.A. and A.D.A. Review the purpose and applications of I.D.E.A. and A.D.A. Identify for whom I.D.E.A. and A.D.A were designed and why. Identify for whom I.D.E.A. and A.D.A were designed and why. Obtain a clear understanding of how I.D.E.A and A.D.A assist disabled and special education children. Obtain a clear understanding of how I.D.E.A and A.D.A assist disabled and special education children.

Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (I.D.E.A) Created in 1974 insuring all children receive free and appropriate education. Created in 1974 insuring all children receive free and appropriate education. Prior to 1974 children with special needs didn’t have rights to education or special services. Prior to 1974 children with special needs didn’t have rights to education or special services. Reauthorized in June 1997 by the Clinton Administration Reauthorized in June 1997 by the Clinton Administration -Emphasized the importance of parents and educators working as team members. -Meshed special and general education teachers.

Referral Districts have the responsibility to ensure that every child that might need special ed. be evaluated. Districts have the responsibility to ensure that every child that might need special ed. be evaluated. Districts also have the responsibility to create relationships between schools and medical professionals. Districts also have the responsibility to create relationships between schools and medical professionals. Referral in the form of a letter for special ed. can be made by a pediatrician, parent, or educator. Referral in the form of a letter for special ed. can be made by a pediatrician, parent, or educator. After referral a meeting is arranged with parents to discuss the need for an evaluation. After referral a meeting is arranged with parents to discuss the need for an evaluation.

Evaluation Parental consent for evaluation and placement mandatory. Parental consent for evaluation and placement mandatory. Multidisciplinary and comprehensive evaluation. Multidisciplinary and comprehensive evaluation. Assessment of the impact of the disability on child’s learning. Assessment of the impact of the disability on child’s learning.

Individualized Education Program (I.E.P) A method for specifying, monitoring, & revising an individual education plan for children with special needs. Details the impact of the disability on the child. Details the impact of the disability on the child. Lists annual and short term objects tailored to fit each child. Lists annual and short term objects tailored to fit each child. Lists specific ways to over come obstacles. Lists specific ways to over come obstacles.

Implementation of Services 1997-Inclusion made it a priority to place special education students with general education students Inclusion made it a priority to place special education students with general education students. If a child requires special education they are physically moved or services will be brought to them. If a child requires special education they are physically moved or services will be brought to them. Congress strengthened the requirements for special education to be a set of services. Congress strengthened the requirements for special education to be a set of services.

Services for Special Education Speech, language, and audiology services Speech, language, and audiology services Physical, psychological, or occupational therapies Physical, psychological, or occupational therapies Support or learning consultant or aid in classroom Support or learning consultant or aid in classroom Non-academic i.e.-transportation Non-academic i.e.-transportation Recreational opportunities Recreational opportunities Parent counseling and training Parent counseling and training Sensitivity training for non-disabled Sensitivity training for non-disabled

Duration of Services Students with disabilities have academic requirements. Students with disabilities have academic requirements. Re-evaluation must be conducted. Re-evaluation must be conducted. Termination of services can occur for 2 reasons: Termination of services can occur for 2 reasons: -Graduation with a regular high school diploma. -Aging out- 21 years or the age determined by the state. -Aging out- 21 years or the age determined by the state.

Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) Passed on July 26, Passed on July 26, Guarantees Guarantees -employment opportunities -employment opportunities -services provided by state or local governments -services provided by state or local governments -access to public accommodations -access to public accommodations -private and public transportation -private and public transportation -opportunity to use telecommunications -opportunity to use telecommunications “Disabled” defined as a major impairment of major life activities including: “Disabled” defined as a major impairment of major life activities including: -Caring for oneself -Preparing manual tasks -Learning -Walking -Seeing -Working -Hearing -Speaking

Who Must Comply? What are the requirements? Early childhood facilities are part of the definition of public accommodations. Early childhood facilities are part of the definition of public accommodations.-nursery’s-daycare’s The law requires centers to have/do The law requires centers to have/do -physical access to establishment -a continuing obligation for compliance -new construction (when needed) -modifications in polices, practices, and procedures -accommodations shall be free of charge -transportation

Summary I.D.E.A is a standardized way to refer, evaluate, implement specialized learning techniques, and monitor children who qualify for special education. I.D.E.A is a standardized way to refer, evaluate, implement specialized learning techniques, and monitor children who qualify for special education. I.D.E.A emphasizes a close relationship between parent and educator for the best possible outcome for the child. I.D.E.A emphasizes a close relationship between parent and educator for the best possible outcome for the child. A.D.A sets standards that need to be met for peoples with disabilities. A.D.A sets standards that need to be met for peoples with disabilities. A.D.A details the specific requirements for childcare facilities to adhere to for children with disabilities. A.D.A details the specific requirements for childcare facilities to adhere to for children with disabilities.

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