SPD 300 Topic 6 DQ 1 & 2

What can educators do to be proactive in avoiding conflicts with families that may lead to due process issues? Describe two strategies to proactively resolve or prevent conflicts and thereby avoid formal due process steps when families and a school do not agree. Rationalize your choices.

Provisions for special education services can be expensive and each state government is tasked with the responsibility for funding all schools. Examine how IDEA supports your state regarding special education funding. Are there situations in which a school district can refuse services or accommodations due to expense? Provide examples.

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IDEA provides protections and rights to families of students with disabilities who are receiving special education services, including due process. Parents/caregivers have the right to due process if they have a conflict with their child’s school relating to the services the child receives. It is important that teachers understand due process as they may be called upon to share data regarding a student in a due process hearing.

Use the “Analyzing Due Process Decisions Template” to complete this assignment.

Select three of the due process hearing decisions from this topic’s “Due Process Hearing” readings.

• Case Arguments: For each side presented, related to assessment, eligibility, and/or placement with a continuum of services.
• Case Supporting Evidence: For each side presented.
• Case Ruling: Including law cited to support ruling.
• Decision Position: State whether you agree or disagree with the decision made and justify your position citing current education policy and research to analyze specifics from the case.

Support your summaries with a minimum of 1-2 scholarly resources.

While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

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