1. By: Carlie Guritz

2. Topics Response to Intervention (RTI) Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Individualized Education Program (IEP) Inclusion Services Additional Support Additional Information

3. Response to Intervention RTI Determines whether a student has a learning disability Increases intensive levels (three tiers) of instruction Monitors students change (good or bad) in academic performance or behavior as a result of instruction Helps children who are struggling academically or behaviorally  Information found in Exceptional Learners-an introduction to special education by Daniel P. Hallahan, James M. Kauffman, and Paige C. Pullen (Dickman, 2006)

4. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act IDEA provides individuals with disabilities from 3 to 21 with Free and appropriate education Protection of rights of both students and parents (FERPA) Education in the least restrictive environment Parental involvement in educational decisions Fair, accurate, and nonbiased evaluations Provides a special education plan (IEP)  Information found in Multicultural Education in a Pluralistic Society by Donna M. Gollnick and Philip C. Chinn

5. Americans with Disabilities Act According to ADA National Network, “ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general public.” (ADA, 2013) ADA rights in schools Appropriate and reasonable accommodations in buses, sidewalks, desks, bathrooms, etc. No discrimination  Information found on ADA National Network (ADA Logo, 2013)

6. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act FERPA- “federal law that requires educational agencies and institutions to protect the confidentiality of students’ educational records” (Koch, 2014) Students’ and Parents’ rights under FERPA Inspect, review, and request amendment of educational records Have control over disclosure of information from educational records To file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education  Information found in Teach by Janice Koch

7. What is an IEP? A written plan that defines a child’s disabilities states the current levels of education performance describes a child’s educational needs sets goals and objectives. Included in an IEP Instructional and annual goals Educational services/ accommodations Student’s progress

8. Parents Involvement in an IEP Important Source of Information Child’s interests, strengths, weaknesses, and learning styles. Make suggestions and address concerns Help plan appropriate instruction (Miller-Wilson, 2006)  For more information visit U.S. Department of Education

9. Inclusion Inclusion refers to “the idea of placing students with disabilities in general education classes and other school activities.” (Hallahan, Kauffman, & Pullen, 2015) Full inclusion: receive ALL their instruction in a general education classroom. Partial Inclusion: receive MOST of their instruction in a general education setting, but are pulled out for another instructional setting when needed.  Information Found in Exceptional Learners-an introduction to special education by Daniel P. Hallahan, James M. Kauffman, and Paige C. Pullen

10. Services Different states and schools have different services available Additional information can be found on the schools website Example Assistive technology is a device/equipment that is modified to improve or sustain the functional capabilities of disabled students. (Lynch, 2014)

11. Additional Support Social Support Parent Centers Support groups Internet Resources Blogs Online support groups articles Professional Support Counseling /Therapy Communication with Special Education teacher (Laural, 2014)

12. Additional Information Pacer Center http://www.pacer.org/about/PACERfacts.asp http://www.pacer.org/about/PACERfacts.asp Center for Parent Information and Resources http://www.parentcenterhub.org/nichcy-gone/ http://www.parentcenterhub.org/nichcy-gone/ U.S. Department of Education http://www2.ed.gov/parents/needs/speced/iepguide/i ndex.html#review http://www2.ed.gov/parents/needs/speced/iepguide/i ndex.html#review Parent Support Groups http://www.childrensdisabilities.info/parenting/group s-childrensdisabilities.html http://www.childrensdisabilities.info/parenting/group s-childrensdisabilities.html Ability Path (Support) http://www.abilitypath.org/http://www.abilitypath.org/

13. Remember Importance of parent involvement Communication with Teachers and Administrators Extra Research Support groups  “Every child deserves a champion-an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection, and insists that they become the best that they can possibly be.” – Rita F. Pierson (Staver, 2012)

14. Reflection When searching for topics for this presentation, I ran into a problem. There are tons of important information about exceptional needs that parents need to know. The slides give a summary of both legislative and public influences involved in educating their exceptional learner. They need to know how their child first received what they have now. The acts give them a background of what things should be and what their rights are. I also included the importance of parental involvement in an IEP. I wanted to elaborate on how they can be an important source of information during this meeting. They know their child’s strengths, weaknesses, interests, and how they learn.

15. Reflection I incorporated services, support options, and additional information into my presentation. I talked about the services available for their child in both schools and public places. Along with their child, parents also need some kind of extra support to help them deal with their child. Support groups can help them get with parents living with the same thing. They can share ideas, techniques, and even laughs. At the end of the presentation, I summarized important things for them to remember. I also included a quote that makes them think about their child and what things they should do to help them grow. I told them the importance of being encouraging, loving, and a hero figure. That way their child can have someone who can help them succeed in both their education and life.

16. Reference Page Ada National Network. (2013). ADA logo [Photograph]. Retrieved from http://adata.org/publication/americans-disabilities-act-faq Dickman, G. E. (2006). Atoz_rti [Photograph]. Retrieved from http://www.readingrockets.org/article/rti-and-reading-response- intervention-nutshell Gollnick, D. M., & Chinn, P. C. (2013). Multicultural education in a pluralistic society (9th ed.). Indianapolis: Pearson. Hallahan, D. P., Kauffman, J. M., & Pullen, P. C. (2015). Exceptional learners-an introduction to special education (13th ed.). Indianapolis: Pearson. Koch, J. (2014). Teach (Student ed.). CourseMate. Laural. (2014). Support groups [Photograph]. Retrieved from http://www.mommyedition.com/my-child-has-autism-a-parent- guide-after-the-diagnosis

17. Reference Page (continued) Lynch, M. (2014, July 11). Assistive technology aides accessibility. [Photograph]. Retrieved from http://specialedpost.org/2014/07/11/special-education-is-in-an- adjustment-period/ Miller-Wilson, K. (2006). People-meeting-TS.jpg [Photograph]. Retrieved from http://autism.lovetoknow.com/autism-education/iep-meeting-tips-parents (NICHCY), N. I. C. F. C. A. Y. W. D. (Ed.). (2000, July). A guide to the individualized education program. Retrieved October 4, 2014, from U.S. Department of Education website: http://www2.ed.gov/parents/needs/speced/iepguide/index.html#review Staver, M. (2012, April 12). Special babysitter for a special child [Photograph]. Retrieved from http://mediagallery.usatoday.com/Special+Babysitter+for+a+Special+Child/G3 796,A12321 What is the americans with disabilities act (ADA)? (n.d.). Retrieved October 4, 2014, from ADA National Network website: https://adata.org/learn-about-ada