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Case Study Analysis and Action Plan Case Study Aspen Jana Blakely Henderson State University 6313 Special Education Law Dr. Woodall Summer II 2021

Case Study Analysis and Action Plan CASE STUDY ANALYSIS 1. What is the title and citation of the case study you examined? Jodi/Special Education Services 2. What are the ethical issues presented in the case study (e.g., bias issues)? Jodi was forced to do an evaluation that she was not really capable of doing. She was also denied services by the school district because they felt like there was nothing that they could do for her. 3. What legal aspects are present in the case study (e.g. federal law, state regulations, legal rights of stakeholders)? The Individuals with Disabilities Act and The Education for All Handicapped Children Act, FAPE 4. What foundational principles and current issues are embedded within the case study? How did both of these (foundational aspects and current issues) contribute to the scenario described in the case study? [CEC 6.2] The whole process of the evaluation was not ethical because it was like they really did not want to help her from the start. They did not consider the CEC standards. 5. In what ways did diverse perspectives or personalities impact the scenario described in the case study? [CEC 6.3] Mr. and Mrs. Singer seemed to be very frustrated and upset and they did not understand why it would be such an intense evaluation when she had already told them Jodi’s conditions. They can’t understand why Mrs. White is so blunt about the whole situation. It made the situation harder for both parties. ACTION PLAN 1. Assume the scenario described in the case study occurred at the school/district where you are employed. What steps would you implement (or recommend for implementation)? You may elect to create a plan that precedes the case study—detailing steps that could have been in place to avoid the episode, or your plan may specify actions to employ at the conclusion of the case study. The plan should include enough detail to support your responses to items #2 - #7 below. If this is something that occurred at my school I would do whatever it takes to make sure that the students rightfully get the help that they are obligated to get. I would explain to the parents that we can’t just give them services only based on what they have said we still have to go through a process. I will let them know that an evaluation will have to be done even if the student is not really capable of doing so. By law we have a process that we have to go by. The first step will be getting permission to even go through with an evaluation. Secondly, we will gather as a group and decide if the child is considered as a child with a disability as defined by IDEA. I will explain to the parents that there is a certain category of disabilities that will qualify under IDEA. If the kid does not qualify then we can look at other services

Case Study Analysis and Action Plan that we might can help with if the child does qualify we will then proceed to the next step. The next step would be to set up an IEP meeting. During the meeting the IEP will be written. After the meeting is complete services will be provided. You would think that this is the end of the process but it is not. You will then have to monitor the process and make sure that it is working for that child and give an update to the parents. In this case and the severity of Jodi’s disability it is very important that you find out what will work for her. It may not be of much help but anything will be better than nothing. This can be a rough time for the parents. Our school district does not offer mentoring for the parents that have kids with disabilities but I will make sure that I provide them with information about advocates in the surrounding areas. They will also have me and the school LEA to communicate with. Our local Co-op will provide parents with helpful information. 2. Supply a written rationale for the decisions you made within the action plan. How does the plan reflect ethical principles? How does the plan reflect professional practice standards? Is your plan of action legally sound (make appropriate citations) ? [CEC 6.1] According to the U.S. Department of Education’s Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) website The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a law that makes available a free appropriate public education to eligible children with disabilities throughout the nation and ensures special education and related services to those children. When creating this action plan it was definitely the most important thing to me because I have to make sure that this child receives the services that she needs. Although I wanted to give this student services because I felt so sorry for her and her family I could not do that because I have to make sure that I follow the CEC standards. According to the CEC Initial Level Special Educator Preparation Standard 6.1, “ Beginning special education professionals use professional Ethical Principles and Professional Practice Standards to guide their practice. ” It is not about what I want, it's about what we are allowed to do as a special education teacher. 3. Describe how your knowledge of special education foundations and of current special education issues influenced the development of your action plan. [CEC 6.2] According to the CEC Initial Level Special Educator Preparation Standard 6.2, “ Beginning special education professionals understand how foundational knowledge and current issues influence professional practice.” This is my 4th year in the Special Education field. I have seen a lot of different things that have happened in the field of special education. Reading different case studies and putting my knowledge to it makes me want to do things my way but by the law. I also know that I cannot go by my opinions. There are laws that you have to go by. When creating the action plan I had to take all of these things into consideration. 4. How does your action plan reflect your understanding of the complexity of human issues among stakeholders in the special education process? [CEC 6.3] My action plan reflects my understanding of the complexity of human issues among stakeholders in the special education process by showing the parents that I want what is best for their child. In my action plan you can see that I have made sure that I explained things to the parents as thoroughly as I possibly could have. It is one thing that they are having to go through something that is so traumatic but to not know the process of special education will make it worse. So it is very important to make sure that as a Special Education teacher I explain what I know and explain the laws to the best of my ability. I am not expecting it to make them not be upset or worried but I am hoping by explaining it they will have a better understanding.

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Case Study Analysis and Action Plan 5. What opportunities for advocacy or mentoring are present within your action plan? Why did you select those approaches? [CEC 6.5] According to the CEC Initial Level Special Educator Preparation Standard 6.5, “ Beginning special education professionals advance the profession by engaging in activities such as advocacy and mentoring. ” One of the teachers that have been teaching in the Special Education Department is my backbone. I will always go to her for advice or when I need help understanding something. It is important you have someone to talk to and have someone that can help you with situations that you are not sure about. I also have the opportunity to get a lot of help and resources from the Co-Op. They always have good resources and if it is something that they do not have at that moment or if they do not have the answer they will figure it out and get back to you about it. 6. Should the case study scenario occur within your professional practice, what guidance would you provide to those under your tutelage (i.e. paraeducators, tutors, volunteers)? [CEC 6.6] I am always the one that will encourage and motivate the people under me to stay positive. I always let them know that we want what is best for our students. I also will let them know that even when we feel like things should be done the way that we want them to be done, it does not work like that. I explain to them that there are laws that we will have to abide by. Being younger than the para in my classroom I always felt weird explaining things to her and tell her what we can and can’t do but now that I am 4 years in I do not mind doing so. I had to realize and refer back to CEC Standard 6.6 “Beginning special education professionals provide guidance and direction to paraeducators, tutors, and volunteers.” My para works under me and I have to guide them in the right direction. 7. What areas would you target for your own continued professional development based on this assignment? How might you seek this development? [CEC 6.4] After completing this assignment I see that there is always something new to learn. There is always a way that I can further my education when it comes to special education whether it is workshops or adding certifications to my degrees. “Beginning special education professionals understand the significance of lifelong learning and participate in professional activities and learning communities .” (CEC Standard 6.4) This particular standard speaks volume. I never thought I would have the passion and desire to love the field of Special Education, I get so excited when I am dealing with any Special Education situation.

Case Study Analysis and Action Plan Closure CEC Standard Number and listing 6.0 Beginning special education professionals use foundational knowledge of the field and the their professional Ethical Principles and Practice Standards to inform special education practice, to engage in lifelong learning, and to advance the profession. AR Competencies Topic and listing for Special Education Teachers 6.Professional Learning and Ethical Practice CEC: Standard 6 6.1 Know legal foundations for special education including ● Federal/state definitions ● Federal requirements for pre-referral, referral, and identification ● Federal safeguards of the rights of stakeholders ● Components of a legally defensible individualized education program (IEP) ● Roles and responsibilities of the special education teacher ● Roles and responsibilities of the general education teacher ● Roles and responsibilities of other professionals who deliver special education services ● Potential bias issues that may impact teaching and interactions with students and their families ● Manifestation determination review and disciplinary procedures 6.2 Use foundational knowledge of the field and professional ethical principles and practice standards to inform special education practice, to engage in lifelong learning, and to advance profession including ● Using professional Ethical Principles and Professional Practice Standards to guide teaching ● Understanding how foundational knowledge and current issues influence professional practice ● Understanding that diversity is a part of families, cultures, and schools, and that complex human issues can interact with the delivery of special education services ● Understanding the significance of lifelong learning and participation in professional activities and learning communities ● Advancing the profession by engaging in activities such as advocacy and mentoring ● Providing guidance and direction to paraeducators, tutors, and volunteers

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