Task 1
How do each of the four major components of IDEA Law (individualized educational plan, least restrictive environment, protection in evaluation procedures, and due process) affect assessment practices?
Task 2
Discuss the broad ethical principles of
(a) Respect for the Dignity of Persons
(b) Professional Competence and Responsibility
(c) Honesty and Integrity in Professional Relationships
(d) Responsibility to Schools, Families, Communities, One’s Profession and Society.
Provide examples or illustrations of how each of these can be implemented and/or negated.
This Week’s Reading:
1. From your textbook
Salvia, J, Ysseldyke J E, & Bolt/Witmer. S (2013 or 2017) Assessment in Special and Inclusive Education. 12th Edition or 13th Edition. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.
Read Chapter 3.Laws, Ethical Codes & Professional Standards that Impact Assessment
See Appendix below for Key Concepts and Terms for this Chapter
2. Websites
American Academy of Special Education Professionals
http://www.aasep.org/about-the-academy/code-of-ethics/index.html
This page houses the code of ethics for the American Academy of Special Education Professionals. The code was established to enhance practice and inspire professional excellence.
American Psychological Association: Ethical Principles of Psychologists
http://www.apa.org/ethics/code.html
This website provides the most recent version of the APA’s Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct.
Council for Exceptional Children: Policy and Advocacy
http://www.cec.sped.org/Content/NavigationMenu/PolicyAdvocacy/
This page provides information on relevant policies in special education. There is a copy of IDEA 2004, information about IDEA and similar policies, and CEC’s professional policies involving exceptional children.
U.S. Department of Education
http://www.ed.gov/
This website includes major press releases from the U.S. Department of Education, as well as summaries of laws and policies on the assessment of students with disabilities.
Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy
http://www.wrightslaw.com/
This website has a multitude of reliable information on special education law, education law, and advocacy for students with disabilities. It includes thousands of articles, cases, and resources on everything from IDEA to advocacy.
