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Introduction
"Special Education" is the general term used to describe the educational
services provided to children with disabilities. Federal law entitles
every child to a free and appropriate education (FAPE)
designed to meet their unique needs. Special education centers around
a process for evaluation of those needs, development of an individualized
education program (IEP),
and provision of the resources needed to successfully implement that
program. There are clear guidelines that must be adhered to in the special
education process
Objectives
As you read the objectives for this unit, think about and rate your current
knowledge using the following scale.
- I do not understand this.
- I do understand this.
- I understand this well enough to use in my work.
- I could teach others about it and use it in my work.
In
this unit you will:
- Recognize and understand the laws that protect the rights of individuals
with disabilities.
- Recognize and understand the various plans that are used when developing
services for individuals with disabilities.
- Understand the rights and responsibilities of parents or guardians
of students with disabilities.
- Learn what the paraprofessional's role is in the individualized
planning process.
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