August 2023 - Special Educator e-Journal

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Special Education Legal Alert

By Perry A. Zirkel

© July 2023

This month’s update identifies a pair of recent court decisions that illustrate unusual issues that arise in school districts’ implementation of their IDEA obligations.  For related publications and earlier monthly updates, see perryzirkel.com.

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    The results of the Parent Center data collection for 2021-2022 are now posted on CPIR’s website, and we invite everyone to take a detailed look at the impact that Parent Centers have. We also share with you:

    An Action-Packed Year for Parent Centers | Here’s the infographic CPIR produced with the data Parent Centers submitted. It’s 2 pages (designed to be printed front/back to become a 1-page handout or mini-poster). It’s a stunning portrait of what can be achieved by a few, extremely dedicated people for the benefit of so many.

    Adaptable Infographic for Parent Centers to Use | This infographic is designed so Parent Centers can insert just their Center’s numbers, data results, and branding into key blocks of information. Adapt the PowerPoint file, and shine the spotlight on the work of your Center!

    Quick Guide to Adapting the Infographic | This 2-page guide shows you where to insert your Center-specific information, just in case having such a “checklist” would be helpful.

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    Public K-12 Education Response to Serving Special Education Students During COVID: A Content Analysis

    Cheryl L. Burleigh, EdD

    Andrea M. Wilson, PhD

    Walden University

     

    Erik Bean, EdD

    University of Phoenix

    ***Adapted from the 2023 Spring/Summer edition of JAASEP

    Abstract

    From the onset of COVID-19, public K-12 schools were scrambling to keep classrooms open virtually providing all students with meaningful learning experiences. This study provides a synthesis of insights gained about K-12 special education service provision during COVID.

    A content analysis benchmarking approaches to serving special education K-12 students during COVID-19 included a review of current literature, government, state documentation, and public advocacy data revealed the complexities of this issue. When services are not provided, the school is out of compliance, directly affecting students’ educations and the funding the school district receives to support special education programs. Furthermore, when school districts lacked the forethought to anticipate the unexpected or address how to serve students remotely, students were left to fend for themselves. This disruption in legally mandated services detrimentally affected these students and their special education teachers, paraprofessionals, parents, as well as caregivers. 

    Keywords: Special education services, COVID, compliance, public K-12 schools, regions, special education teachers and caregivers

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    IDEA Part B Regulations on Disproportionality

    On December 12, 2016, the U.S. Department of Education released final regulations under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), aimed at promoting equity by targeting widespread disparities in the treatment of students of color with disabilities. The regulations address a number of issues related to significant disproportionality in the identification, placement, and discipline of students with disabilities based on race or ethnicity. The Department also released a new Dear Colleague Letter addressing racial discrimination.

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    Acknowledgements

    Portions of this or previous month’s NASET’s Special Educator e-Journal were excerpted from:

    • Center for Parent Information and Resources
    • Committee on Education and the Workforce
    • FirstGov.gov-The Official U.S. Government Web Portal
    • Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals (JAASEP)
    • National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth
    • National Institute of Health
    • National Organization on Disability
    • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
    • U.S. Department of Education
    • U.S. Department of Education-The Achiever
    • U.S. Department of Education-The Education Innovator
    • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
    • U.S. Department of Labor
    • U.S. Food and Drug Administration
    • U.S. Office of Special Education

      The National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET) thanks all of the above for the information provided for this or prior editions of the Special Educator e-Journal

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