Week 4: DBQ2

Analyze the legal issues impacting school operations and management by discussing special education regulated by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA/IDEIA). Answer the Prompt(s): • If the prevention mindset for special education litigation includes avoiding mediation, avoiding state complaints, and avoiding due process, what would be the major mistakes in special education that lead to litigation? Note: Policy influence must be evident in discussions (rules, regulations, school board policy and/or local & state policy as well as federal policy). The Wrightslaw websiteLinks to an external site. is considered a leading resource and reference for special education law. Please refer to various topics listed on the left side; You will need to scroll down to access them all. Guidelines: 1. The following topics must be cited in at least one of the three required posts: • PSEL • Chapter 5 and/or Chapter 6 in your Textbook • Wrightslaw website • Council for Exceptional Children • School Board Policy Manual or other policy (i.e., ESSA, IDEA, VDOE, USDOE, etc.) 5. Don’t forget Faith & Learning (F&L) integration in at least ONE post (1 Point of assignment grade)