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Exceptional LearnersWhat Should Parents Know?
By: Carlie Guritz
TopicsResponse to Intervention (RTI)Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
(FERPA)Individualized Education Program (IEP)InclusionServices Additional SupportAdditional Information
Response to InterventionRTI
Determines whether a student has a learning disabilityIncreases intensive levels (three tiers) of instructionMonitors students change (good or bad) in academic
performance or behavior as a result of instructionHelps children who are struggling academically or behaviorally
Information found in Exceptional Learners-an introduction to special education by Daniel P. Hallahan, James M. Kauffman, and Paige C. Pullen
(Dickman, 2006)
Individuals with Disabilities Education ActIDEA provides individuals with disabilities from 3 to 21
withFree and appropriate educationProtection of rights of both students and parents (FERPA)Education in the least restrictive environmentParental involvement in educational decisions Fair, accurate, and nonbiased evaluationsProvides a special education plan (IEP)
Information found in Multicultural Education in aPluralistic Society by Donna M. Gollnick and Philip C.Chinn
Americans with Disabilities ActAccording to ADA National Network, “ADA is a civil
rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general public.” (ADA, 2013)
ADA rights in schoolsAppropriate and reasonable accommodations in buses,
sidewalks, desks, bathrooms, etc.No discrimination
Information found on ADA National Network (ADA Logo, 2013)
Family Educational Rights and Privacy ActFERPA- “federal law that requires educational
agencies and institutions to protect the confidentiality of students’ educational records” (Koch, 2014)
Students’ and Parents’ rights under FERPAInspect, review, and request amendment of educational
recordsHave control over disclosure of information from
educational recordsTo file a complaint with the U.S. Department of
Education Information found in Teach by Janice Koch
What is an IEP?A written plan that
defines a child’s disabilitiesstates the current levels of education
performancedescribes a child’s educational needssets goals and objectives.
Included in an IEPInstructional and annual goalsEducational services/ accommodations Student’s progress
Parents Involvement in an IEPImportant Source of
InformationChild’s interests,
strengths, weaknesses, and learning styles.
Make suggestions and address concerns
Help plan appropriate instruction
(Miller-Wilson, 2006)
For more information visit U.S. Department of Education
InclusionInclusion refers to “the idea of placing students
with disabilities in general education classes and other school activities.” (Hallahan, Kauffman, & Pullen, 2015)Full inclusion: receive ALL their instruction in a
general education classroom. Partial Inclusion: receive MOST of their instruction
in a general education setting, but are pulled out for another instructional setting when needed.
Information Found in Exceptional Learners-an introduction to special education by Daniel P. Hallahan, James M. Kauffman, and Paige C. Pullen
ServicesDifferent states and schools have different
services availableAdditional information can be found on the
schools websiteExample
Assistive technology is a device/equipment that is modified to improve or sustain the functional capabilities of disabled students.
(Lynch, 2014)
Additional Support
Social Support Parent CentersSupport groups Internet Resources
Blogs Online support groups articles
Professional SupportCounseling /TherapyCommunication with
Special Education teacher
(Laural, 2014)
Additional Information Pacer Center
http://www.pacer.org/about/PACERfacts.aspCenter for Parent Information and Resources
http://www.parentcenterhub.org/nichcy-gone/ U.S. Department of Education
http://www2.ed.gov/parents/needs/speced/iepguide/index.html#review
Parent Support Groups http://www.childrensdisabilities.info/parenting/groups-childrensdisabilities.html
Ability Path (Support) http://www.abilitypath.org/
Remember Importance of
parent involvementCommunication
with Teachers and Administrators
Extra ResearchSupport groups
“Every child deserves a champion-an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection, and insists that they become the best that they can possibly be.” – Rita F. Pierson
(Staver, 2012)
ReflectionWhen searching for topics for this presentation,
I ran into a problem. There are tons of important information about exceptional needs that parents need to know. The slides give a summary of both legislative and public influences involved in educating their exceptional learner. They need to know how their child first received what they have now. The acts give them a background of what things should be and what their rights are.
I also included the importance of parental involvement in an IEP. I wanted to elaborate on how they can be an important source of information during this meeting. They know their child’s strengths, weaknesses, interests, and how they learn.
ReflectionI incorporated services, support options, and
additional information into my presentation. I talked about the services available for their child in both schools and public places. Along with their child, parents also need some kind of extra support to help them deal with their child. Support groups can help them get with parents living with the same thing. They can share ideas, techniques, and even laughs.
At the end of the presentation, I summarized important things for them to remember. I also included a quote that makes them think about their child and what things they should do to help them grow. I told them the importance of being encouraging, loving, and a hero figure. That way their child can have someone who can help them succeed in both their education and life.
Reference PageAda National Network. (2013). ADA logo [Photograph]. Retrieved
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Gollnick, D. M., & Chinn, P. C. (2013). Multicultural education in a pluralistic society (9th ed.). Indianapolis: Pearson.
Hallahan, D. P., Kauffman, J. M., & Pullen, P. C. (2015). Exceptional learners-an introduction to special education (13th ed.). Indianapolis: Pearson.
Koch, J. (2014). Teach (Student ed.). CourseMate.Laural. (2014). Support groups [Photograph]. Retrieved from
http://www.mommyedition.com/my-child-has-autism-a-parent-guide-after-the-diagnosis
Reference Page (continued) Lynch, M. (2014, July 11). Assistive technology aides accessibility.
[Photograph]. Retrieved from http://specialedpost.org/2014/07/11/special-education-is-in-an-adjustment-period/
Miller-Wilson, K. (2006). People-meeting-TS.jpg [Photograph]. Retrieved from http://autism.lovetoknow.com/autism-education/iep-meeting-tips-parents
(NICHCY), N. I. C. F. C. A. Y. W. D. (Ed.). (2000, July). A guide to the individualized education program. Retrieved October 4, 2014, from U.S. Department of Education website: http://www2.ed.gov/parents/needs/speced/iepguide/index.html#review
Staver, M. (2012, April 12). Special babysitter for a special child [Photograph]. Retrieved from http://mediagallery.usatoday.com/Special+Babysitter+for+a+Special+Child/G3796,A12321
What is the americans with disabilities act (ADA)? (n.d.). Retrieved October 4, 2014, from ADA National Network website: https://adata.org/learn-about-ada