Six Principles of IDEA

According to the Central Florida Parent Center (2009), the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA), is grounded in six major principles:

1. Zero Reject,
2. Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE),
3. Nondiscriminatory Identification and Evaluation,
4. Least Restrictive Environment,
5. Procedural Safeguards, and
6. Parent Participation.

This federal law provides guidance and a framework for special education services for students who meet the specified eligibility criteria for one or more disabilities.

Instructions
Using support from your assigned reading, the Instructor Guidance, and the discussions, write a paper intended for an audience of parents, general educators and community leaders who are interested in learning more about the pivotal legislation in the field of special education. Use the following guidelines for creating your written paper.

Content Expectations
Your paper will: 

• In at least three paragraphs summarize the main principles of the IDEA.
• In at least two paragraphs articulate the main purpose of Section 504.
• In at least two paragraphs identify the primary protections of the ADA.
• In at least one paragraph compare how the ADA, Section 504 and the IDEA work in together at the public school level to eliminate barriers.
• In at least one paragraph synopsize the ways the ADA, Section 504, and the IDEA are uniquely different in their protection of students with disabilities in the public school setting.

Written Expectations

• Syntax and Mechanics: Exhibit meticulous use of grammar, spelling, organization, and usage throughout your submission.
• Organization: Use the above listed guidelines for explicit sections/headings within your paper.
• Paragraphs: Write at least nine, well-constructed paragraphs (4 pages) that include a clear topic sentence not including an introductory paragraph and a conclusion.
• Source Requirement: Reference at least four scholarly sources, which may include your course textbook in order to provide compelling evidence to support your ideas.
• Additional Page Requirement: Your submission must include a title and reference page.
• APA format: All in text citations, page format and references must be written in APA 6th edition format.

Instructions
Using support from your assigned reading, the Instructor Guidance, and the discussions, write a paper intended for an audience of parents, general educators and community leaders who are interested in learning more about the pivotal legislation in the field of special education. Use the following guidelines for creating your written paper.

Content Expectations
Your paper will: 

• In at least three paragraphs summarize the main principles of the IDEA.
• In at least two paragraphs articulate the main purpose of Section 504.
• In at least two paragraphs identify the primary protections of the ADA.
• In at least one paragraph compare how the ADA, Section 504 and the IDEA work in together at the public school level to eliminate barriers.
• In at least one paragraph synopsize the ways the ADA, Section 504, and the IDEA are uniquely different in their protection of students with disabilities in the public school setting.

Written Expectations

• Syntax and Mechanics: Exhibit meticulous use of grammar, spelling, organization, and usage throughout your submission.
• Organization: Use the above listed guidelines for explicit sections/headings within your paper.
• Paragraphs: Write at least nine, well-constructed paragraphs (4 pages) that include a clear topic sentence not including an introductory paragraph and a conclusion.
• Source Requirement: Reference at least four scholarly sources, which may include your course textbook in order to provide compelling evidence to support your ideas.
• Additional Page Requirement: Your submission must include a title and reference page.
• APA format: All in text citations, page format and references must be written in APA 6th edition format.

Instructions
Using support from your assigned reading, the Instructor Guidance, and the discussions, write a paper intended for an audience of parents, general educators and community leaders who are interested in learning more about the pivotal legislation in the field of special education. Use the following guidelines for creating your written paper.

Content Expectations
Your paper will: 

• In at least three paragraphs summarize the main principles of the IDEA.
• In at least two paragraphs articulate the main purpose of Section 504.
• In at least two paragraphs identify the primary protections of the ADA.
• In at least one paragraph compare how the ADA, Section 504 and the IDEA work in together at the public school level to eliminate barriers.
• In at least one paragraph synopsize the ways the ADA, Section 504, and the IDEA are uniquely different in their protection of students with disabilities in the public school setting.

Written Expectations

• Syntax and Mechanics: Exhibit meticulous use of grammar, spelling, organization, and usage throughout your submission.
• Organization: Use the above listed guidelines for explicit sections/headings within your paper.
• Paragraphs: Write at least nine, well-constructed paragraphs (4 pages) that include a clear topic sentence not including an introductory paragraph and a conclusion.
• Source Requirement: Reference at least four scholarly sources, which may include your course textbook in order to provide compelling evidence to support your ideas.
• Additional Page Requirement: Your submission must include a title and reference page.
• APA format: All in text citations, page format and references must be written in APA 6th edition format.