Process Paper

IDEA provides protections and rights to families of students with   disabilities who are receiving special education services, including   due process. Parents/caregivers have the right to due process if they   have a conflict with their child’s school relating to the   services the child receives. It is important that teachers understand   due process as they may be called upon to share data regarding a   student in a due process hearing.

Use the “Analyzing Due Process Decisions Template” to   complete this assignment.

Select three of the due process hearing decisions from this topic's   “Due Process Hearing” readings.  Use this site (http://www.azed.gov/disputeresolution/due-process-hearing/) "Due Process Hearing Decisions-FY 14" and "Due   Process Hearing Decisions-FY 16" to inform the topic assignment.

• Case Arguments: For each side presented, related to     assessment, eligibility, and/or placement with a continuum of   services.
• Case Supporting Evidence: For each side   presented.
• Case Ruling: Including laws cited to support   ruling.
• Decision Position: State whether you agree or     disagree with the decision made and justify your position citing     current education policy and research to analyze specifics from the   case.

Support your summaries with a minimum of 1-2 scholarly resources.

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