Special Education Law Help

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Course: EDU 3340-Special Education Law Assignment Title: Special Education Law Case Study; A Comprehensive Study of Special Education Law By Means of Writing a Journal Focusing on a Special Education Students and Their Family. Scoring Rubric:

Exceeds

Expectations Meets

Expectations Emerging Does Not Meet Expectations Outcome

Outcomes – Candidate will: 4 3 2 1 Score

1) Understand the historical, legal, and ethical foundations of the field of special education. (OAE#043- 0009#1,2) (CAEP/CEC 6.0) (InTASC#4) (OSTP#7)

The Journals are credible and rich in detail.

The Journals is credible.

The Journal provides minimal detail.

The Journal is not credible.

2) Apply knowledge of the historical and philosophical foundations of special education and contemporary issues (e.g., the identification of students with disabilities, factors influencing the overrepresentation of students from various cultural and linguistic backgrounds in programs for students with disabilities) in the field of special education. (OAE##043- 0009- 1) (CAEP/CEC 6.0) (InTASC#4) (OSTP#7)

Each historical and philosophical foundation of special education and contemporary issues indicated in this course is addressed.

Most historical and philosophical foundation of special education and contemporary issues indicated in this course is addressed.

Not all historical and philosophical foundations of special education and contemporary issues indicated in this course are addressed.

None of the historical and philosophical foundations of special education and contemporary issues indicated in this course are addressed.

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3) Apply knowledge of federal laws and policies (e.g., IDEA, ADA, Section 504) and ethical guidelines related to the education of students with disabilities (e.g., related to behavior management, confidentiality, rights and responsibilities of all stakeholders). (OAE##043- 0009- 2) (CAEP/CEC 6.0) (InTASC#4) (OSTP#7)

Laws, policies and ethical guidelines related to the education of students with disabilities are completely addressed.

Laws, policies and ethical guidelines related to the education of students with disabilities are addressed.

Laws, policies and ethical guidelines related to the education of students with disabilities are incompletely and superficially addressed.

Laws, policies and ethical guidelines related to the education of students with disabilities are not addressed.

4) Unit Writing Outcome. Genre and Disciplinary Conventions. APA formatting (Formal and informal rules inherent in the expectations for writing in particular forms and/or academic fields.) (CSU- WAC)

Demonstrates detailed attention to and successful execution of a wide range of conventions particular to a specific discipline and/or writing tasks(s) including organization, content, presentation, formatting, and stylistic choices. APA formatting used correctly.

Demonstrates consistent use of important conventions particular to a specific discipline and/or writing tasks(s) including organization, content, presentation, formatting, and stylistic choices. APA format is used.

Follows expectations particular to a specific discipline and/or writing task(s) for basic organization, content, presentation. APA format is used with errors.

Attempts to use consistent system for basic organization and presentation. APA format is not used or is used with numerous errors.

5) Unit Writing Outcome. Control of Syntax and Mechanics. (CSU- WAC)

Uses graceful language that skillfully communicates meaning to readers with clarity and fluency, and is virtually error free.

Uses straightforward language that generally conveys meaning to readers. The language in the portfolio has few errors.

Uses language that generally conveys means to readers with clarity, although writing may include some errors.

Uses language that sometimes impedes meaning because of errors in usage.

Average of outcome scores