IDEA___IEP_Process.docx SPD-200 IDEA and the IEP Process The Individuals with Disabil

Document Content and Description Below

IDEA___IEP_Process.docx SPD-200 IDEA and the IEP Process The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was enacted by the Federal Government to make sure that all children that have disa... bilities are provided with equal educational opportunities, independent living, and economic self-sufficiency. The amendment of the law was to reduce problems in education that are associated with not enough focuson those with special needs and low expectations in teaching methods and tools. Professional practice standards are used as aguide forspecial education teachers to implementIDEA. The standards help maintain a high level of integrity, professional competence.The practicing of professional judgment in order tobenefit people with disabilities is more important than anything. (Lipkin & Okamato, 2015).Professional standards promote inclusive and meaningful participation of people with disabilities in their communities and schools. The standards help teachers and families develop relationships with respect.They also help in actively involving people with disabilities and their families in making decisions regarding education. The standards stop teachers from engaging in any practice which may result in the harm of individuals with disabilities (Lipkin & Okamoto, 2015). When the IEP team works together, it helps with building consensus. Each memberof the team workshard to contribute and the implement the individual education program. Working together can help all team members understand their roles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . [Show More]

Last updated: 1 year ago

Preview 1 out of 4 pages