School Psychologist — Special Education Law & Ethics
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What you'll learn:
- **Description:** Understand the foundational concepts of special education. Learn about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and its core principles. Explore the diverse roles and responsibilities of a school psychologist within the special education framework. - **Resources/Activities:** - **Expected Outcomes:** Understand the basic principles of IDEA, identify the key components of special education, and understand the school psychologist's role.
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What you'll learn:
- **Description:** Deep dive into the specifics of IDEA, focusing on the core principles: Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE), Least Restrictive Environment (LRE), and procedural safeguards. Define and understand critical legal terms. - **Resources/Activities:** - **Expected Outcomes:** Comprehend FAPE, LRE, and procedural safeguards. Define and understand core legal terminology related to IDEA.
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What you'll learn:
- **Description:** Learn about the process of identifying children with disabilities (Child Find), the evaluation process (including assessments), and the determination of eligibility for special education services. - **Resources/Activities:** - **Expected Outcomes:** Grasp the steps of Child Find, evaluation, and eligibility determination. Understand the role of assessments in the process.
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What you'll learn:
- **Description:** Focus on Individualized Education Programs (IEPs): what they are, what they include, and how they are developed. Learn about parental rights and involvement in the IEP process. - **Resources/Activities:** - **Expected Outcomes:** Understand the purpose and components of an IEP. Gain knowledge of parental rights and involvement in the IEP process.
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What you'll learn:
- **Description:** Introduce the ethical principles governing school psychologists, emphasizing confidentiality, competence, and professional boundaries. Explore common ethical dilemmas encountered in special education. - **Resources/Activities:** - **Expected Outcomes:** Understand the core ethical principles for school psychologists. Identify potential ethical challenges in practice.
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What you'll learn:
- **Description:** Explore the importance of collaboration with parents, educators, and other professionals. Learn effective communication strategies for working with diverse stakeholders. - **Resources/Activities:** - **Expected Outcomes:** Understand the importance of collaboration and communication. Enhance communication skills.
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What you'll learn:
- **Description:** Review previous concepts. Engage in scenario-based activities to apply knowledge of special education law and ethics to realistic situations. Discuss resolutions to these case studies. - **Resources/Activities:** - **Expected Outcomes:** Apply the knowledge gained throughout the week. Improve the ability to analyze complex legal and ethical issues. Consolidate learning.
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