Prepare
Prior to beginning work on this assignment,
- Review Chapter 2 of your course textbook Ethics and the Early Childhood Educator : Using the NAEYC Code.
- Review Chapters 7 and 8 of your course textbook The Law and Special Education.
- Review the Malcom’s Case Study interactive.
- Review the What Is the Difference Between an IFSP and an IEP?Links to an external site. webpage.
- Review the ECD330 Week 2 Assignment Template Download ECD330 Week 2 Assignment Templateand download it to work on your assignment.
- Review Week 1 Discussion Forum: Special Education Timeline.
- Review Week 2 Discussion Forum: A Deeper Dive into Understanding the Law.
Assignment Instructions
- Summarize the purpose of the Individuals with Disability Act (IDEA).
- Explain Part C of the IDEA.
- Describe at least three rationales for the “urgent and substantial need” of the reauthorization of Part C under the IDEA 2004.
- Describe natural environments under Part C of the IDEA.
- Summarize Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP) under Part C of the IDEA.
- Describe Malcom’s history and why he qualifies for Early Intervention Services under Part C of the IDEA.
- Discuss, based on the case study, at least two settings where Malcom’s services will be conducted.
- Share a rationale for each choice that aligns with the history and family report provided within the Case Study.
- Create, based on the case study, a bulleted list of three to five ideas for each category within the family-directed assessment component of the IFSP. These categories are as follows:
- the resources of the family
- the concerns of the family (not to be confused with the concerns identified during Malcom’s evaluation)
- the priorities of the family
- Describe any ethical issues to be considered and how you, as Malcom’s service coordinator, will advocate for Malcom and his family.