Overview of laws
Web sites and
Resources for Special Education References online: Education Update Online - Education news today for a better world tomarrow. Consortium for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education - CADRE, the National Center on Dispute Resolution, encourages the use of mediation and other collabrative strategies to resolve disagreements about special education and early intervention programs. The Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates - An independent, nonprofit, tax-exempt organization of attorneys, advocates and parents established to improve the quality and quantity of legal assistance for parents of children with disabilities. Education Law Association -Legal Search Engine Wisconsin Department
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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
(IDEA):
In 1975 Congress passes The Education of the Handicapped Children Act (EAHCA). This law ensured that all children with disabilities would have a free, appropriate public education (FAPE) available to them, which would meet their unique needs.
In 1997 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): became a Law when former President Clinton signed the bill on June 4, 1997. This law took the place of EAHCA
Why did IDEA replace the old law EAHCA?
1. The right to a free appropriate public education (FAPE) for all
children with disabilities, including children suspended or expelled
from school.
2. Parents have safeguards. Through this law schools offer mediation to resolve disputes.
3. Students are included in general education.
4. More focus is placed on improving teaching and learning
for special education.
Adapted Physical Education National Standards (APENS)
Purpose of APENS:
1. To develop national standards for adapted physical educators.
2. Develop a national certification examination to measure knowledge
of the standards.
3. Only a few states have adapted physical education certificate or
endorsements.
Goal of APEN is to ensure that all students who qualify for specially designed physical education services receive them for a qualified teacher.
The APEN exam is for all teachers who believe they are qualified, competent adapted physical educators.
The minimum qualifications to take the exam are:
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a bachelor’s degree in physical education
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200 hours of experience providing adapted PE services
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one three-credit survey course in adapted PE
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Lastly you must have a valid teaching certificate.
Another option is available for individuals who want to become a Certified Adapted Physical Educator (CAPE) without taking the examination.
That option is for general physical educators and other professionals in higher educations, agencies, and/or organizations. These individuals can apply to become a CAPE if they meet the alternative criteria described in section #2 of the applications.
This option will only be available from 2001-2005.
Excerpts
from Washington Code for Services to Students Determined Eligible
for Special Education.
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