SPE 300 Wk 1 - Signature Assignment: A Study of IDEA, Rights, and Responsibilities 

As an elementary-level general education teacher, you are the person most likely to alert other professionals about a student you suspect may have a disability. For this reason, it is very important that you know the laws and policies that govern the process involved with special education.

This 2-part assignment provides you the opportunity to take a deep-dive into the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) as well as the rights of learners and parents and the responsibilities of teachers. Complete Parts 1 and 2 below.

Part 1: Special Education Resource 

Create a 375- to 525-word informational resource that addresses the following topics in relation to special education: 

• Special education process

• Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), to include the Child Find mandate

• Disability categories for special education eligibility

APA template: 

APA_Paper_Template_Masters_Level_v1.doc

Part 2: Rights, Responsibilities, and Standards of Practice Presentation 

Research the following topics in relation to special education:

• Federal and state involvement

• Legal structures that govern programs

• Laws that address learners’ and parental rights

• Teacher expectations and responsibilities

• Professional standards of practice

Create a 6- to 8-slide presentation using a presentation tool in the Technology Resource Library. Note: The tool must be approved by your instructor.

Address the following in your presentation:

• Laws and/or policies related to learners’ and parental rights in special education

• Teacher expectations and responsibilities for working with students with disabilities

• Professional best practice strategies for the following:

• Advocating to meet the needs of all learners

• Promoting learners to meet full potential

• Demonstrating respect for learners as individuals with differing personal and family backgrounds and various skills, abilities, and interests

• Demonstrating collaboration with learners, families, and colleagues

Include the following elements in your presentation:

• Title/Introduction slide

• Slide style that complements content

• Minimum of 2 functional components (e.g., audio clip, visual graphic, or link)

Portable Rubric:

Signature Assignment Week 1.docx

Submit your assignment.