As an elementary-level general education teacher, you are the person most likely to alert other professionals about a student you suspect may have a disability. For this reason, it is impor

As an elementary-level general education teacher, you are the person most likely to alert other professionals about a student you suspect may have a disability. For this reason, it is important that you know and understand the laws and policies that govern the process involved with special education.

This 2-part assignment provides you the opportunity to take a deep dive into the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) as well as the rights of learners and parents, and the responsibilities of teachers. Complete Parts 1 and 2 below.

Part 1: Special Education Resource 

Create a 375- to 525-word informational resource that addresses the following topics in relation to special education:

• Special education process
• Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), to include the Child Find mandate
• Disability categories for special education eligibility

Part 2: Rights, Responsibilities, and Standards of Practice Presentation 

Research the following topics in relation to special education:

• Federal and state involvement
• Legal structures that govern programs
• Laws that address learners’ and parental rights
• Teacher expectations and responsibilities
• Professional standards of practice

Create a 6- to 8-slide presentation using a presentation tool in the Technology Resource Library.

Note: The tool must be approved by your instructor.

Address the following in your presentation:

• Laws or policies related to learners’ and parental rights in special education
• Teacher expectations and responsibilities for working with students with disabilities
• Professional best practice strategies for the following:
• Advocating to meet the needs of all learners
• Promoting learners to meet full potential
• Demonstrating respect for learners as individuals with differing personal and family backgrounds and various skills, abilities, and interests
• Demonstrating collaboration with learners, families, and colleagues

Include the following elements in your presentation:

• Title or introduction slide
• Slide style that complements content
• Minimum of 2 functional components (e.g., audio clip, visual graphic, or link)