Informative Presentation for Parents

Assessment Description

Students who qualify for an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) have a legal right to the least restrictive environment (LRE) as included in IDEA. Teachers can better meet the needs of their ELLs and bilingual/dual language students with exceptionalities by understanding federal legislation protecting the rights of students with exceptionalities.

Create a 10-15 slide presentation in digital format for parents of ELLs or bilingual/dual language students with exceptionalities that describes the concept of LRE and the IEP process. Your presentation should include:

• An explanation of the considerations regarding of the concept of LRE.
• An explanation of each of the five steps to the IEP process.
• Examples of how aspects of special education law affect students in ELL or bilingual/dual language educational settings.

Include presenter’s notes, in-text citations, and a reference slide.

Support your findings with at least three scholarly resources.

While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.