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Unit1AssignmentForum-PublicLawReflection.pdf

Due Dates:

• By Friday of Unit 1, 11:59 p.m. EST – Post assignment to the forum. • By Sunday of Unit 1, 11:59 p.m. EST – Respond to a classmate.

Points: 50 Overview: Knowing the history of special education involves reviewing multiple laws and landmark cases. This will help you have a better understanding of the progress and process that led us to The Individuals with Disabilities Improvement Education Act (IDEIA). Formally known as The Education for All Handicapped Children Act (PL 94-142) in 1975, now named IDEIA, this act supported children with special needs that were denied adequate schooling and equal educational opportunities. In this assignment, you will explore basic federal laws that continue to impact educational programs of children with special needs. Instructions: First, choose a public law or a landmark case from the list below that has impacted special education and/or exceptional students:

• Brown v. Board of Education (Topeka, Kansas) • Sheff v. O’Neil (CT) • Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Children (PARC) v. Commonwealth of

Pennsylvania • Larry P v. Riles • Board of Education of the Hendrick Hudson Central School District v. Rowley • Daniel R. R. v. State Board of Education • Honig v. Doe • Board of Education in Sacramento, CA v. Holland • PL 94-142/ IDEA/IDEIA • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) • No Child Left Behind (NCLB) • Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Special Education Act

Then, write a reflection that includes the following:

1. The information of the case/law, including the name, PL#, title of law/landmark case, and year it became a law.

CHS 208 – Teaching Exceptional Learners

Unit 1 Assignment Forum: Public Law Reflection

2. A brief summary of the law/court case describing the plaintiffs and defendants, reason for the lawsuit, and the outcome of the case.

3. Analyze the public law/landmark case, including specific and convincing examples connecting the impact of the law on special education today. Include at least two (2) specific and convincing examples.

4. Your personal reflection on the law and its importance on the inclusion of all children. Include details from the text, resources, and personal and/or professional experiences.

Requirements:

• Post your response to the Assignment Forum by Friday,11:59 p.m. EST.

• Use at least two (2) references and include citations using APA format.

• Provide at least one (1) peer response to expand upon their personal reflection of the public law or court case by Sunday, 11:59 p.m. EST.

Be sure to read the criteria by which your work will be evaluated before you write and again after you write.

Evaluation Rubric for Public Law Reflection Assignment Forum

CRITERIA OUTSTANDING GOOD FAIR NEEDS IMPROVEMENT (11-12 Points) (8-10 Points) (5-7 Points) (0-4 Points) Evidence-based Summary of Public Law (6d: Integrating knowledgeable, reflective, and critical perspectives on early education.)

Understanding of the public law is fully demonstrated using at least two (2) scholarly resources. Synthesizes in explicit details the main components of the public law with a focus on the plaintiffs and defendants, reason for the lawsuit, and the outcome of the case.

Understanding of the public law is sufficiently demonstrated using at least two (2) scholarly resources. Sufficiently describes the main components of the public law with a focus on the plaintiffs and defendants, reason for the lawsuit, and the outcome of the case.

Understanding of the public law is minimally demonstrated using at least one (1) scholarly resource. Vaguely describes the public law components and/or all components of the assignment are not addressed.

Understanding of the public law is attempted but not demonstrated. Missing a scholarly resource and/or most of the required components.

(9-10 Points) ( 6-8 Points) (4-5 Points) (0-3 Points) Influences of Law on Special Education (6c: Engaging in continuous collaborative learning to inform practice, using technology effectively with young children, with peers, and as a professional resource.)

Thoroughly analyzes the public law/ landmark case. Presents two (2) or more specific and convincing examples connecting the impact of the law on special education today.

Sufficiently analyzes the public law/ landmark case. Presents at least two (2) specific and convincing examples connecting the impact of the law on special education today.

Minimally analyzes the public law/ landmark case. Presents at least one (1) specific and convincing example connecting the impact of the law on special education today.

Lacks analysis of the public law/landmark case. Presents a few insightful comments and/or connection between the impact of the law and special education today is not evident.

(9-10 Points) ( 6-8 Points) (4-5 Points) (0-3 Points) Personal Reflection on Public Law and Inclusion (6b: Knowing about and upholding ethical standards and other

Personal reflection on public law and inclusion is well developed and supported with elaborate details from 1) the text

Personal reflection on public law and inclusion is well developed and supported with specific details from 1) the text

Personal reflection on public law and inclusion is adequately developed with minimal details from 1) the text

Personal reflection may include a few insightful comments on public law and inclusion and/or professional,

CRITERIA OUTSTANDING GOOD FAIR NEEDS IMPROVEMENT early childhood professional guidelines.)

and/or resources, and 2) professional, ethical conduct, and/or personal experiences.

and/or resources, and 2) professional, ethical conduct, and/or personal experiences.

and/or resources, and 2) professional, ethical conduct, and/or personal experiences.

ethical conduct, and/or personal experiences. There are no connections to the text and/or resources.

(9-10 Points) ( 6-8 Points) (4-5 Points) (0-3 Points) Peer Response

Peer response elaborates on classmate’s ideas with further comment or observation; presents a relevant new idea or viewpoint for consideration; raises a question or politely offers an alternative perspective.

Peer response elaborates on classmate’s ideas with further comment but does not raise a question or offer an alternative perspective.

Peer response provided, though minimal and lacking depth by restating or summarizing what was already expressed, details, and new ideas missing or lacking.

No response post made to a classmate’s post.

(4 Points) (3 Points) (2 Points) (0 Points) Posting Due Dates

The assignment and response were posted by the due dates of the unit.

The assignment was not posted by the due date of the unit.

The response was not posted by the due date of the unit.

The assignment and response were not posted by the due dates of the unit.

(4 Points) (3 Points) ( 2 Points) (0 Points) Grammar, Spelling, and APA Formatting (SS3: Students have effective skills in written and verbal communication. Students are technologically literate.)

Project is professional and highly polished: Writing and format are clear; error-free. APA compliant: All sources are properly cited and referenced.

Project is adequate; maximum of two grammar and/or spelling errors. APA compliant: All sources are properly cited and referenced.

Clear and professional writing and format Project has three or four grammar and/or spelling errors. APA compliance attempted: Not all sources are cited or referenced.

Errors impede professional presentation; guidelines not followed. Project has many grammar and/or spelling errors. and/or not APA compliant.

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