A Comprehensive Study of Special Education Law Using Writing a Journal Focusing on a Special Education Student and Their Family.

A Comprehensive Study of Special Education Law includes all of the topics included in the textbook chapters enhanced by an understanding of the Ten Step Special Education Process. Discussing the issues encountered by a Special Education Student for each of these topics in a journal format will serve as the focus for the key assessment for this course.

All topics are included in the chapters of the textbook.

The Ten Step Special Education Process is as follows:

Step 1. The child is identified as possibly needing special education and related services; Child Find, Referral, or request for evaluation.

Step 2. The child is evaluated.

Step 3. Eligibility is decided.

Step 4. The child is found eligible for services.

Step 5. IEP meeting is scheduled.

Step 6. IEP meeting is held, and the IEP is written.

Step 7. After the IEP is written, services are provided.

Step 8. Progress is measured and reported to parents.

Step 9. IEP is reviewed.

Step 10. The child is reevaluated.