Legal Considerations | Origin: ED201
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Students with Disabilities in the Classroom --> Legal Considerations
Post what you've learned about this topic and how you intend to apply it. Feel free to post questions and comments too.
I learned that : No accommodations are provided retroactively; no consideration of accommodation requests will be honored until and unless the student comes forward.
Students need to to identify ther disability with the instructor so they can find away to accomadate in a lawful manner.
A student needs to self-identify with his/her disability.
Disabilities usually require accomodations which are handled differently at times but are important for the success of both parites the student and the teacher. It comforting to know that the US has taken the lead on this.
Students need to advocate for themselves (initially) so they are able recieve the services and accomodations necessary required by law. Once notification has been made, the instructor should meet with the student(s) to find the best way to assist them in being successful in each course they take.
Those learners with disabilities should not to feel discriminated against. That decrease the learning process and the self esteem of the learner.
I learned there is a written policy and protocol in order for a student to be eligble for protection under law and accommodations
A student must self identify as having a disability. Accommodations must be reasonable and need to be approved before putting them in place.
It's important to understand the full array of legal considerations for students with disabilities, and our roles as educators to ensure we are compliant in meeting those standards and laws.
I LEARNED THAT COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE STUDENT, TEACHER AND RESOURCE STAFF IS IMPEERATIVE IF WE ARE TO SERVE AND ACCOMODATE THE STUDENT IN THE BENEFICIAL MANNER THEY DESERVE - AND AS REQUIRED BY LAWS ENACTED OVER THE PAST 50 YEARS.
I have learned that it is important that the educator and student take the time to meet and discuss the needs of the students. It is also important that educators understand that, while they are required to modify content based on a student's need, they should not fundamentally alter the curriculum.
I plan to make a valiant effort to have one on ones with all of my students that are identified as having disabilities on a regular basis.
From this section I have learned that schools should provide a professional to be sure that students with disabilities are being accommodated properly and in accordance with the law. I have also learned that teachers should sit with the student to determine the best way to accommodate them in the classroom.
Good evening, from this section, I learned that institutions have to wait for a student to come forward and provide documentation prior to any adjustments. I also learned that adjustments should not interfere with the program curriculum. With this new information, I plan on meeting with our program advisory board to dictate what we would consider as reasonable accommodations for students with special needs. This way we are fair across the board.
Samantha
