Foundations of Early Childhood Education, Part 5
Question 1: Explain the stipulations IDEA outlines for being educating in the least restrictive environment.
Answer 1: IDEA sets out goals for how to achieve an equal education for students with disabilities. One part of it is that students with disabilities are educated in the least restrictive environment, the goal of which is to be educated in a regular classroom. They should be able to participate in regular education programs to the greatest extent allowed. Segregating students with disabilities can be detrimental to their social development, and IDEA feels that educating them is beneficial to all students instead of hiding them away in other classrooms or buildings. Even though social benefits can be strong, they must be based against individual circumstances and the best environment in which a student can be educated can only be judged on a case-by-case basis.
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Question 2: Outline what each Individualized Education Program (IEP) must include by law.
Answer 2: IDEA sets out the steps to ensure that each student with a disability has access to a fair and equal education. One component of this is that each student diagnosed with a disability should have an IEP, which is a written statement made in conjunction with the student, parents/guardians, school officials and teachers. It must include an analysis of the student’s present achievement level, outline goals, both long-term and short term, as well as describe the steps to be taken to assist the student in achieving these goals. It should also specify the extent to which the student will be able to participate in regular education programs. It should be clear about the length and duration of these services and gives the details of how this program will be checked for any necessary revisions and the progress achieved.
Question 3: Describe the most important issues in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Services Act
Answer 3: 1. People with disabilities have the same rights and must receive the same benefits as people without disabilities when they are applying for jobs or when they are employees.2. All medical services and instruction available to the public must be available to people with disabilities.3. They are entitled to participation in any vocational assistance, day care or any other government program on an equal basis as those who do not have disabilities.4. Selection to college, job-training or post-high school education programs must be based on academic records, not by disability. For example, someone with a learning disability can take a modified version of the ACT entrance exam.5. An appropriate elementary and secondary education must be provided for all students with disabilities.
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