Tidbits of information regarding Special Education
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. Wisconsin Department
of Public Instruction - Books on Special Education - For the latest in resources concerning individuals with the disability of Blindness. Department of Educational Administration - Legal Aspects of Special Education and Pupil Services
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Beginning of the Special Education Process:
This stage is optional to the school. Most elementary schools have this many secondary schools do not.
Referral –
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At this stage the educator does not have to be certain a student has a disability they just need to be concerned.
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Referrals are in writing; you have to fill out a specific referral form.
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When filling out a referral form you must be descriptive.
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Avoid absolutes example not use never, always.
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Focus on specific data – state why, put down specific occasions, and describe behavior.
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During this stage there is a team of qualified professionals (TQP) that will determine if a student needs special assistance. Also known as Multidisciplinary team (MDT).
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Parents need to be contacted at this stage.
Tidbits on Special Education:
Of the 12%, 40%-50% of those have a learning disability (LD).
30% of the student body is at risk.
Disabilities can be divided into two groups:
High incidence and Low incidence
High Incidence disabilities make up the majority of students in our schools. Two examples of high incidence disabilities are ADD and ADHD.
This disability is commonly called learning disability (LD)
Low Incidence disabilities are less common in schools. They include
students with visual impairments, hearing impairments, and physical
impairments.
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Cerebral Palsy (CP).
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Spinal Cord Injury.
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Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
Mental Retardation is also grouped into the low incidence disabilities.
60%-75% of students in the schools have a mild retardation.
45%-60% of students in the schools have a moderate retardation.
The Challenge of Advocating for the Rights of Exceptional Students
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