Inclusion of students with disabilities into the regular education classroom, is an important component of IDEA. Read arguments regarding inclusion (both pros and cons) from both of the websites listed below and write a response regarding inclusion and whether you believe it is practical or not.
Including Students with Disabilities in General Education Classrooms
Part two- The topic we will have this week and in the coming weeks is advocacy. I have included a case study. It is a real 504 plan. Briefly- what happened was this student received a D in his English class, the first D ever. The problem is there are safeguards in the 504 that were not followed. You can read along in the narrative and see just how long it takes for an advocate to get things addressed (Yes, this is an actual narrative from emails and meetings).
/content/enforced/29364-452743/Week 2 case study part one 504 Plan..docx
/content/enforced/29364-452743/Week 2 case study part two.docx
What are your thoughts about what happened? Was the procedure followed? If you were the parent, what are your options? Any surprises?
THURSDAY morning I will be posting what happened and the second part of the story. Don't be late in your initial post this week! I would like to hear your thoughts on the rest of this story!
Important note: Posts are accepted only in the week in which they are due. Early or late posts to the discussion are not accepted for grading. While you may prepare a post ahead of time, you may only submit it during the actual week of the discussion.
