Special Educationhttp://www.brighthub.com/education/special.aspxenIDEA: Terms and Acronyms for Special Educationhttp://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/54571.aspxSun, 01 Nov 2009 02:14:37 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54571blcaseybcsyThere are lists of terms and acronyms that define special education programs. In this article, the list will be demystified for frequently used words that can make the difference in providing services and effective instruction for students, teachers and parents. IDEA Terms and Acronyms Defined In the legal mandates of IDEA, there are a list of term...IDEA and Special Education: A Guide For Parentshttp://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/53496.aspxMon, 26 Oct 2009 03:32:20 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:53496WritingBugParents of children with disabilities often have many questions and concerns about special education and IDEA. Once a child is officially identified as disabled, parents should gather as much information as possible about IDEA regulations and policies. This guide outlines the main points of IDEA. Overview of IDEA and Special Education in Public Sch...Liability Issues for Noncompliance of IDEAhttp://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/37209.aspxSun, 31 May 2009 05:17:39 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:37209blcaseybcsyIDEA 1997 has been the legal mandate of educational requirements for students with disabilities for over a decade, yet there are still school communities that are noncompliant in serving the educational needs of students with disabilities. Special Education Students and IDEA Noncompliance The liability issues resulting in school communities that ar...Free Appropriate Education for Students with Hearing Impairmentshttp://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/37065.aspxSat, 30 May 2009 06:04:09 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:37065blcaseybcsyFederal funding under IDEA requires that states provide provisions for “free appropriate education” for students with disabilities. Students with hearing impairments must be provided with resources and services that are specifically designed in the IEP. What is Free Appropriate Education? We all know that public education is free fo...Age Eligibility and Student Coverage under IDEAhttp://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/36708.aspxThu, 28 May 2009 05:01:49 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:36708blcaseybcsySo who's covered under IDEA anyway? What is the age eligibility requirement for IDEA coverage? There are many questions regarding the age of students covered under IDEA. In this article, you will find those answers to those questions and many more, so read on. Age Eligibility Rules and IDEA Federal funding eligibility for states providi...Section 504 or IDEA: Which One is Right for Your Special Child?http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/35924.aspxFri, 22 May 2009 08:25:09 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:35924writermayThe Section 504 and IDEA are federal laws designed to help students with disabilities. These two, however, have significant differences that will make one more appropriate than the other for the special needs of a child. Basic Differences The Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a civil rights law that guarantees free education and spec...IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) and Inclusion - Part IIhttp://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/973.aspxThu, 21 May 2009 06:14:30 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:973blcaseybcsyIDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) and the 504 Act are legal mandates that provide direction and accountability for school communities in educational placement for students with disabilities. Inclusion is not a legal mandate, but an expectation of placement in educating all students. IDEA, 504 and Inclusion Does IDEA (Indivi...IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act): Who's Covered and Who's Nothttp://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/33628.aspxThu, 30 Apr 2009 07:16:24 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:33628blcaseybcsyUnder IDEA, there are children with disabilities who are covered and those who are not. In this article, two cases of children with disabilities will be presented along with two rationales of which child was covered under IDEA and which one was not. Two Cases with Two Outcomes of IDEA Case 1 : Tracy is a vivacious 5th grade student at Madea Element...IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), 504 Plans and ADA for Students with Special Needshttp://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/31045.aspxWed, 01 Apr 2009 03:11:56 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:31045blcaseybcsyIDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) may mandate legal expectations in serving the educational needs of students with special needs, but true conformity must come from the philosophical beliefs of teachers and resource staff who truly believe in the educational worth of the student. IDEA, 504 and ADA: The Legal Powerhouses...Students with Physical Disabilities and IDEA Accommodationshttp://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/29875.aspxTue, 24 Mar 2009 05:13:06 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:29875blcaseybcsyIn school communities, students come in a diversity of physical shapes, sizes and physical disabilities. Students with physical disabilities are provided with accommodations and lesson modifications under IDEA 2004. In this article, teachers can find tips to accommodate students with disabilities. Students with Physical Disabilities Under IDEA (Ind...Eligibility of IDEA for Students with Disabilitieshttp://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/27620.aspxSat, 28 Feb 2009 02:22:53 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:27620rosyIDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) was created to provide full legal rights and services for students with disabilities to receive an appropriate education in school communities. These services are rendered on the basis of a student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) Eligibility for IDEA The Individual with...Individuals with Disabilities Education Acthttp://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/25428.aspxMon, 09 Feb 2009 08:29:08 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:25428dawn m. laughlinIDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) is an act of Congress enacted in 1975 to ensure a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) for students with special needs in school communities. IDEA The Individuals With Disabilities Education Act was adopted by Congress in 1975 to mandate how States should provide education to sp...Assistive Technology in Education: Key Points in IDEAhttp://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/2920.aspxFri, 02 Jan 2009 19:17:19 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:2920writermayThe IDEA ensured that the use assistive technology is carried out in schools. The school administrators, classroom teachers, and the parents should be aware of the role of the school districts regarding the use of assistive technologies. Introduction The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) defines any assistive technology device as a...