SPD 200 Topic 1 Template IDEA and the IEP Process

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1 IDEA and the IEP Process Ashley Englert Grand Canyon University SPD-200 Dr. Alicia Kozimor 7-15-23
2 IDEA and the IEP Process Ever wondered what an IEP was or what it can do for someone? An IEP is something that can help students who need extra help in an area as well as help the teacher deliver the best education properly. When creating an IEP there are many factors that are involved such as documentation, communication, observing, laws and regulations, and evaluating the student. Things to think about when creating an IEP would be IDEA and other regulations, collaboration, the IEP, and what you can learn from a facilitated IEP meeting. IDEA Something that you need to understand fully and make sure to follow when working with children who have or need and IEP is the 6 principles of IDEA. IDEA stands for Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and made a law in 2004 to protect students to ensure they receive the proper interventions while governing how states provide early intervention and special education (Parents Reaching Out, n.d.). When considering the 6 key principles of IDEA such as FAPE, appropriate evaluation and LRE you need to make sure to demonstrate the professional practice standards always. Some but not all the professional standards that need to be up held are using individual instruction to target all students at different levels, using appropriate and evidence based practices for students with exceptionalities, doing random assessments to track learning progress, create a safe place for students welcoming all races and cultural backgrounds, using appropriate assessments to make sure that no one is discriminated against, support the use of positive behaviors, avoid using aversive techniques, do not use or engage corporal punishment, report any and all unprofessionalism, and recommend special education services when necessary (Ethical Principles and Practice Standards, 2021). By following these standards, you can assure that you are acting with proper professional practice standards and are giving the students the best education possible while supporting their needs while following rules and regulation in
3 place to ensure proper, fair education for all students. For examples when tailoring your lessons to reach each student individually you are following LRE by making sure that each student is getting the proper education without leaving someone behind because of their special educational needs. Another example is by doing periodic assessments, creating a safe environment, and keeping communication with other teachers and parents you are following the FAPE and giving appropriate evaluation of the student (Parents Reaching Out, n.d.). While holding up professional practice standards and following the IDEA principles one major factor that needs to be completed is collaboration with others from an IEP team and the parents. Collaboration When considering all principles of IDEA and professional practice standards collaborating with an IEP team is critical. Making sure to be in collaboration with others who will help enforce the IEP or offer services to the student will give the best outcome in the IEP meeting and reaching goals to help the student. An IEP team should consist of a general education teacher who works in a general education environment, at least one special needs teacher who has the skills and knowledge to educate the student with disabilities, a representative of the school system who will possibly act as the facilitator, someone who can interpret the evaluation results and describe how this will affect instruction, others with knowledge about the child such as the parent or school system in the parent is unable, and the student when needed (The IEP Team | Center for Parent Information and Resources, 2022). It is optional to have more than one special education teacher and it is also optional to have the student with special needs present it is all depending on the situation. The CEC Ethical Principles and Professional Practice Standards will guide the IEP meeting by helping set guidelines of how things will be discussed, executed, and how they will be communicated to each other making for a positive welcoming meeting that is inviting for all members and helps reach the best plan for the student (Facilitated
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