Psychology Homework Help

Unit 2 – Asynchronous Class

 

Per the Special Education Parent Guide:

1. In your own words (one paragraph) describe the Special Education Process?
2. How does CPSE differ from CSE?
3. Who can refer a child for an initial evaluation?
4. What are parents’ rights during the special education eligibility process?
5. Identify each timeline for in the special education process (very important for your time management in the practice)?
6. What are due process rights and how does this help a child or student?

 

Think and Apply:

Leandra is in her second-grade class at Mercy Elementary School. Her teacher, Mr. Brooks, notices that she is two levels behind her peers in reading, and often feigns sickness when it is time to read aloud together. By October, he decides that there needs to be a Student Support Team (SST) Meeting. Based on your knowledge from chapters 1-3 in Vaughn & Bos and our first class discussion:

1. What should her teacher do prior to calling an SST meeting?
2. Who should be present at the meeting?
3. What do you think should occur at this meeting?
4. Is it appropriate for the school staff to refer Leandra for an initial evaluation at this time?
5. Can the school team refuse a parent requested initial evaluation at this time?
   1. If yes, why?
   2. If not, why and can something else be done?
6. What should the outcome of the meeting be?
7. When should the next SST meeting be and what should be discussed?